Newest Addition to the W+P Family

Because we love her so much:

We wanted to make sure everyone knows our new Business Development Manager - Tracy Librea-Asunto. Don't let her sweet temperament and perfect pearly white smile fool you... she's a lean-mean-marketing machine. When she's not whipping W+P into shape, you can find her rangeling the likes of her 3 boys... (husband included). Meanwhile back at the office, (as W+P's offical cat-herder), she's performing marketing miracles, pulling proposals from thin air on a daily basis.

If you haven't run into her out in the community yet, feel free to pop in @ W+P to introduce yourself! We promise, she doesn't bite! As long as you TRIPLE CHECK your spelling.

And now... a little something we like to call, The Many Faces of Tracy...    See why we love her!?!

Below, is pulled from the official press release...

Williams + Paddon Architects + Planners welcomes New Business Development Manager

Roseville, CA – Williams + Paddon Architects + Planners has brought Tracy Librea-Asunto aboard as business development manager. Her responsibilities include responding to RFQs/RFPs, coordinating the development of new business and client relations, and public relations. Tracy is also the current programs committee vice-chairperson of the SMPS (Society of Marketing Professionals) Sacramento Chapter. Tracy started her career in Southern California over ten years ago with Swinerton Builders. In Sacramento, she has worked with Rudolph and Sletten, and most recently, RMC Water and Environment.

Williams + Paddon Architects + Planners was established 31 years ago and provides creative planning and design services for Workplace Environments, Lifestyle Environments, Learning Environments, Interior Environments and Community Planning. The firm is headquartered in Roseville, California.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Tracy Librea-Asunto

Business Development Manager

Librea-Asunto@williamspluspaddon.com

Phone: 916.786.8178

Fax: 916.786.2175

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Greg the Roadie

Greg made the plunge. True Roadie. Still had his since of humor even after some good climbs.
-Terry

[side note] Greg made the entire ride, all 40+ miles of hill after hill. If he could have caught Terry at any point I'm sure he would have pummeled him for convincing him to do a "nice, easy, and not too hilly" ride. Way to go Greg!... but everyone knows real men only ride with one gear.

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Who's In Charge?

Early on a Friday morning those of us in the office looked around and noticed that Eric was the most senior member of our staff that was in the office. Eric found this rather funny that he was now "techinally" in charge and decided to play the part...

Eric playing the part of Greg. Although, come to think of it... I have never seen Greg with his feet up. I have however seen Eric with his feet up many times. So, I think Eric is playing himself here... just in Greg's office.
Amber playing Terry. This is more accurate as to feet placement.


Brian being Jack. Why is he so close to the computer screen? Well, Jack is getting up there (59 this week!)... and his eyes aren't what they used to be.

Kim as James. James is our fearless quality control leader. Kim is 'green' marking some drawings... she's only inches away because like Jack, James's eyes aren't what they used to be either.

Joey the dog sitting in for Dan. If you know Dan you have heard his love for dogs. What started as "let's get a dog for the kids" has now turned into an obsession and now Dan looks after 4 dogs. It was only fitting that Joey take over Dan's spot.

Brian playing Robi. If you know Robi you've already laughed at the picture.

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50 dollars well spent

Kim grilling up the burgers... YUM!

All the people that ate the yummy burgers.

Kim was the most recent recipient of the random 50 dollars to spend on something fun for the office. Well, when you have a backyard special built for entertaining then it would only make sense to entertain. So, Kim fired up the grill for some delicious burgers accompanied by some ice cold beverages. Only Jim and Joey were brave enough to take a swim but everyone enjoyed relaxing and hanging out for a few hours on a gorgeous Friday afternoon.

Thanks Kim!!

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Who Ate My Lunch?

Let me set the scene... It's around 12:15 and Jodie walks back to grab her leftovers for lunch. Since I sit within earshot of our break room I heard her stunned laughter as she says "somebody ate my lunch". She couldn't believe it. About the same time an email goes out to the entire office from one of our newest employees.

"Hello all, I just ate someone’s lunch box due to the same food in the lunch box. I am sorry about that. Please let me know if your lunch box has been eaten by me. I would like to buy you lunch at your convenient time. Thanks"

I couldn't stop laughing and when Jodie read that she couldn't either. Apparently they cooked the same thing the night before. This is a true story... you can't make that up!

As you may imagine, responses to the "free lunch" were quick to come in from everyone wanting a free lunch.
"Hey, that was my lunch. I’ll take Sushi tomorrow for lunch thank you." - Dan
"Jacky… No problem.. that was my lunch. Replacement lunch tomorrow at Ruth Chris’s works for me." - Greg
"Wait a minute, I think that was my lunch!!!!" - James

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WP Employee Art Gallery

Two original pencil drawings by Jack Paddon circa 1975

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Half Day Fridays

Before summer was officially here and the weather was still nice... a small group of us headed to a local watering hole for a few Friday afternoon drinks and some food. Jack and I rode our bikes in an attempt to burn the calories that we would no doubt be taking in. I was wiped out trying to keep up with Jack who, of course, was barely breaking a sweat. All in all... a pretty nice way to spend a Friday afternoon.

-Brian L.

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Venus de Maui

The Blue Line Gallery in Downtown Roseville held its annual summer fundraising event known as the “Beach Bash Party” this June. WP made a donation and in return we received a surfboard to design for an auction that would take place at this event. Seeing as we are a creative bunch, we decided to turn the surfboard in the a Hawaiian decoupage hula girl. Brett, Paul and myself banded together to create what is now known as the Venus de Maui.

- Brian

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Tike Races - 2011

Another successful Trike Race is in the books. Although there is never a clear victor as everyone cheats by ignoring the cones, wrecking other riders, cutting corners, etc... It's always fun to be kids for few minutes. Thanks to WP for the food and our neighbors Voit Real Estate Services and Valley Commerical Contractors for the cold beverages and popsicles.

Jason showing off the new adult sized trike... the hot rod of the day

Brian thinking..." why am I even going to try this..."

Joey and Cigi look like they're playing bumper cars more than racing trikes.

And they're off... Eric and Mark go head to head.

I have no idea how, but Jim made it one lap pedaling that little tricycle. Well done sir.

- Brian L.

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Random Acts of Fun

WP has started a fun new tradition of encouraging random acts of fun. Once a month an employee is selected at random and given a small stipend of dollar bills to spend however they choose on doing something fun for the employees. My name was the first to be pulled from the hat and being first came with great expectations. So, I decided to BBQ... because who doesn't like BBQ? And to keep the interest of everyone I printed out a bunch of sometimes funny (sometimes not) jokes. Everyone was good sports and read whatever they picked up, no matter how much it made them blush. Round one... Success.

Brian W. was the next contestant and he bought some games for the lobby. Because sometimes you just need something mindless to do to keep your brain from meltdown. The puzzle is almost complete. Round two... Success.

The latest addition was contributed by Sarah. You might think that she is an expert dancer or has a great natural rhythm. This couldn't be further from the truth. She admittedly bought this game to watch everyone in the office make fools of themselves trying to dance. If you know Sarah then you know that what I just said is the absolute truth! She has an odd yet endearing sense of humor that we all love. And because this is her gift, lets all gather around and watch her take the first dance.....

Brian L.

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April Fools

"How funny would it be to post Terry's precious time trial bike on craigslist?" That was the question traveling around the office Friday morning... and the unanimous response was "HILARIOUS!!!" So it was done, Tom posted it on craigslist and within minutes Terry was getting calls. At first he was baffled, then pissed!!! But he eventually was able to laugh it off and said "I got PUNK'd bad!" Well done to all involved.

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WP Employee Art Gallery

Brett -untitled

Brian - Napa 29

We have a space in our break room that has been blank since the office was built. So, we turned it into a little art gallery. Here’s the idea. I thought it would be interesting to showcase our employee’s lesser known artistic talents. Everyone at WP is creative in one way or another. Painting, sketches, scrap booking, knitting, quilting, writing, photography… and so on and so forth. To kick things off, Brett (left) and I (right) put up two of our pieces in the break room. This little gallery is intended to be changed on a regular basis…. so stay tuned for the next display.

-Brian L.

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St. Patrick's Day - Morning

Thanks to Naaz, Paul, Greg and Jim for waking up extra early and cooking the office a 'green' breakfast. The menu included green eggs and spinach, kiwi, grapes, green Irish soda bread, and green pancakes. Everything was delish... Thanks!!!

Paul manning the griddle... he was most proud of the fresh green whipped cream

No, nothing was spoiled or rotten... just green

Robi and Brian W. in a pancake eating contest. Brian 15, Robi 3.

What a way to start the day.

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St. Patrick's Day - Afternoon

One for everyone

Everyone watching Brett do an Irish jig.

Someone really likes green beer!

Mark's Green Mustache

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“And in the mornin’, I’m makin’ waffles” [said like Donkey from Shrek]

Kim Navarro, Jeff Navarro, Brian Lefholz and myself wanted to do a little something special for our co-workers for one of our Town Hall breakfasts… After a bit of brainstorming we decided that filling up the office with the delectable smell of freshly made Belgian waffles and bacon would be a perfect way to start the work week! Kim wo-manned the waffle maker, Jeff watched Kim wo-man the waffle maker, Brian fried up the bacon and maple sausage, and I took charge of getting the toppings and drinks ready. After 45 solid minutes of torturing the office with the tantalizing smell we finally invited everyone in to partake in the tasty goodness… and of course welcomed them with a little tasty tune: CLICK HERE

-Amber

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Celebrate!...

Last week Kim Navarro turned 29 for the 2nd time. So we celebrated the only way we know how... with happy hour! After all...who needs a birthday cake when you have tequila!?!

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Hi. I'm Jeff.

The office is now a little closer together so we have decided to get rid of all intercom paging and go back to passing messages grade school style by playing "telephone". One to two people is fine... but when the message has to go across the office it can get a little interesting...

-Brian L.

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Pumpkin Carving Contest

Sara, Brian, and Amber locked in battle
Regina meticulously carving

Aerie even more meticulously carving

Kim's creation

Sara carved a "W+P"...in an attempt to suck up to the judges in hopes of victory. She lost.

The Judges. The $20 in the winning pumpkin may have swayed the judging just a bit.

We had a great turn out this year... as compared to the two participants in years past. One thing that didn't change was the winner. Yes, Amber won AGAIN. Thanks to Kim, Aerie, Sara, Amber, and Regina for participating!

-Brian L.

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WP Holiday Boutique

The Sierra Forever Families Boutique was a total success!! Kim, Naaz and I had a blast teaming up on the task and would like to THANK all of the other volunteers so very much for their time and effort. A few quick shout-outs to some great helpers: thanks Aerie for staying late the night before to help with pricing; thanks Brian L. for helping to set up the event; thanks Jessica and Rose for the food set-up; thanks Dan for bar tending; thanks Jodie for the Costco run for supplies; thanks Kim Tonello for helping us run the event; and to all the people who helped pack up the boutique a great big thanks!!!! Also, THANK YOU so much to everyone who took the time to make/donate/purchase items. We were overwhelmed with the amount of talent and generosity we have in this firm: from handmade table runners and birdhouses to the donated wine and food, we were so pleased by the amount of support we received. I guess what we’re trying to say here is: *thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you*

And now, the news we’ve all been waiting for… the final tally (drum roll please). After all of the sales, cash donations, and blood, sweat & tears, we have raised over $3,400! A record with this event. We rock!!

-Amber

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