Weekly workplace humor #5.1

Rule #5.1 - Passing the Blame.

The corollary to “never accept blame for failure…especially if you had something to do with it” is…”always be quick to take credit for success…especially if you had nothing to do with it”.

-???

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Deltek Convention – May 19-22

Joey, Cigi and Jodie attended the Deltek User Conference in Nashville, May 19-22. The Conference was focused on learning new ways to apply Deltek software technology to our business and make our operations more efficient. All of them attended a variety of classes, and Jodie was invited to participate on a panel for one of the sessions.

The conference was held at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Convention Center which use to be an amusement park. It’s now a domed hotel with over 3000 guest rooms and a huge conference center, all connected under several large domes that are truly an architectural and engineering marvel. Be sure to check it out next time your in Nashville.

While there was lots of great sessions and work to be done, there was also time to see the sights and take in the sounds of Nashville, know as Music City USA. The photos are of Joey and Jodie at the Wednesday night party in Downtown Nashville along the river overlooking LP Field, home of the Tennessee Titans.
- Jodie

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Tye Brown is a star!!!

Our very own Tyler Brown was quoted in the Sacramento Bee this week.

“At Williams + Paddon Architects in Roseville, 45 of 50 employees rode their bikes in May and combined to rack up 9,240 miles.
The company played a role in drumming up enthusiasm, including making a three minute video, “Blazing Saddles” (available at YouTube) and offering incentives from T-shirts to custom cycling jerseys for those who rode.
Tye Brown, a graphic designer at the firm, said the experience has lifted the mood around the office.
“It takes you back to your childhood,” he said, noting that the three of the six partners have purchased bikes in the past year.
“It has been a great thing for us and it has really become part of the culture of who we are.”
The firm provided space for employees to keep clothes, arranged companywide bike outings and created a car-sharing program for those who had to attend meetings away from the building.
The major emphasis was on well-being, not politics. “We are not trying to solve the world’s problems by riding a bike,” Brown said.

For the full story click here.

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Weekly workplace Humor #4

Rile #4: Voice Mail

Never answer your phone if you have voice mail. People don’t just call you just to give you something for nothing – they call because they want you to do work for them. That’s no way to live. Screen all of your calls through voicemail. If someone leaves a voicemail message for you and it sounds like impending work, respond during lunch hour when you know their not there – it looks like your hardworking and conscientious even though your being a devious weasel.

-Trish

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Bike Commute Month Facts

Commute Miles - 472,338
Errand miles - 50,164
Recreation miles - 695,729
Work Trip miles - 11,099

Total Miles - 1,229,330

Air Quality Impact
-We saved 483,641 pounds of global-warming CO2
-We saved 6,719 pounds of other air pollutants
-We saved 24,877 gallons of gas (worth $96,772)

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The Bike Month 'Clubs'

700 mile club: Jack and Chris Jaggers
500 mile club: Brian L., Andrea, Nancy Paddon
400 mile club: Renee Green
300 mile club: Kim S., Terry, Robi, Robert, Eric, Jim, Paul, Tye
200 mile club: Mark
100 mile club: Will, Dorel, Shannon, Linda Green

Last year we had 12 people ride 100+ miles, this year had 23!!! Job well done.

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SHARE: Visionary Ideas and Projects from the Membership of the AIA Central Valley

The AIA Central Valley asked it's members to submit work to display in their new gallery space. The exhibition celebrates visionary ideas and projects-ranging from built work, work imagined, images, models, words and /or compositions. As JTW said, "Don’t you think the premier design firm in the valley should have a few things in the new AIA office?" I agreed...so we decided to submit the Avalon at Palm Springs project.

-Brian L. and Terry

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Violators claim sole ownership of 1st Place!

With the Ball Busters bye this week and the Violator’s win of 13-3 last Friday, THE PAGE 13 VIOLATORS ARE IN FIRST PLACE!!! The only nail biter about this game was whether or not I’d have to forfeit due to a lack of women on my team (only three confirmed for the game). As the final minutes ticked before the first pitch I was able to plead with two women, Sharon Strickland and Nicole Ferrera, from the previous game to stick around and play for us. I’m glad they did because they played great. The rest of the night was business as usual this season. The Violators shut down Vertigoz in dominating fashion and immediately got started by scoring 3 to 5 runs per inning. We had outstanding hitting from the return of our self-inflicted captain, James Engler, who actually hit to right field for first time in his Violator career. James caught everyone off guard and was able to squeeze a triple out of it with a little help from Vertigoz. Some of the standard highlights this season are the long hits from Matt Rudolph, (he does that to give himself some trotting room as he rehabs his leg back to health), the juggling infield plays from James Engler, the dainty curtsies from Amber as she makes her spectacular play in the field or a nice hit, and the Looney Tune like fashion in which we are able to score runs this season (Bugs would be proud). I want to thank all of my fellow Violators as I am having so much fun with our W-L record inverted from years past. Let’s take it all and continue the great sportsmanship that I’m seeing out there.

- Coach Sandusky

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