Behlen Newsletter Published for our Partners in Progress the f ocus Volume 30, Issue 11 • December 2015 Leadership PAGE 4 Christmastime Fun in Baker City Kathy Gover-Shaw The Children’s Christmas party was held at the front office of the Baker City plant on Friday, December 18th. The kids were kept busy with face painting, a ring toss, cookie walk, bingo, etc. Santa and his Elf had a great time catching up with all the little Partners in Progress. Again this year, Santa gave out tree ornaments to each of the kids. Cathy Perkins made a ton of goodies for the kids and parents to enjoy. The Activities Committee would like to thank all the families who helped make the kid’s party a success! Message from Phil (2) AIM, Congrats, Events (3) 100/Zero, DTM article (4-5) Continued on page 8 A Christmas to Remember Jen Giroux On December 12th, the Annual Adult Christmas Party was held at the newly renovated Ramada Inn in Columbus. Nearly 700 Partners in Progress, retirees, and guests enjoyed a delicious meal of prime rib, chicken, and side dishes. Entertainment for the evening was provided by Complete Music out of Lincoln. Not only did they provide music, but also a photo booth which was a first for us, and enjoyed by many. Door prizes were given away every hour, including (2) Keurig coffee makers, a Go-Pro camera, an Omaha Steaks package, a Kindle Fire, Fit Bit, and Cabela’s gift package, to name a few. At the end of the night, there was a grand prize drawing for a 50” Vizio TV. We tried something a little different this year as table gifts were replaced with gift card drawings and a poinsettia give-away. Christmas Parties PAGE 6 Columbus Xmas Parties (6-7) Plant Xmas Parties (8-9) Wellness PAGE 10 Holiday Travel (10) Blood Mobile, Challenge (11) New Positions PAGE 12 Retirees Xmas Lunch (12) New Positions (13) Wealth Building PAGE 16 Retirements (14) Driver of the Month (15) Wealth Building (16) Continued on page 7
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Behlen Newsletter Published for our Partners in Progress
the focusVolume 30, Issue 11 • December 2015
LeadershipPAGE
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Christmastime Fun in Baker CityKathy Gover-Shaw
The Children’s Christmas party was held at the front office of the Baker City plant on Friday, December 18th. The kids were kept busy with face painting, a ring toss, cookie walk, bingo, etc. Santa and his Elf had a great time catching up with all the little Partners in Progress. Again this year, Santa gave out tree ornaments to each of the kids. Cathy Perkins made a ton of goodies for the kids and parents to enjoy. The Activities Committee would like to thank all the families who helped make the kid’s party a success!
Message from Phil (2) AIM, Congrats, Events (3) 100/Zero, DTM article (4-5)
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A Christmas to RememberJen Giroux
On December 12th, the Annual Adult Christmas Party was held at the newly renovated Ramada Inn in Columbus. Nearly 700 Partners in Progress, retirees, and guests enjoyed a delicious meal of prime rib, chicken, and side dishes. Entertainment for the evening was provided by Complete Music out of Lincoln. Not only did they provide music, but also a photo booth which was a first for us, and enjoyed by many.
Door prizes were given away every hour, including (2) Keurig coffee makers, a Go-Pro camera, an Omaha Steaks package, a Kindle Fire, Fit Bit, and Cabela’s gift package, to name a few. At the end of the night, there was a grand prize drawing for a 50” Vizio TV. We tried something a little different this year as table gifts were replaced with gift card drawings and a poinsettia give-away.
16Retirements (14) Driver of the Month (15) Wealth Building (16)
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Phil RaimondoCEO & President
A Message From The
Leadership Team
This issue highlights our Christmas parties. We would like to recognize the Activities Committees in all of our plants for doing a great job of planning and hosting these events. Please consider joining the Activities Committee and get involved in having fun.
We started our year of Celebration and Change off on a positive note in November. Orders set a record for the total company and Behlen Country. We ended with our second best November for our bottom line. Due to the great orders, we need more direct labor to make our products. We asked Partners in Progress to work New Year’s Eve in order to take care of customers.
Here is a look ahead by Business Unit:
Behlen Country is in the middle of building inventory this winter. We believe February will be a record setting month for shipments. More work will be done on the Texas paintline in January. The laser for 3-point will be operational in February. November orders and profit set records.
Building Systems has booked steady orders during the past few months and is working with customers to ship faster. Shipments are below last year’s pace, but they will ramp up this spring. The downspout and elbow machines will be producing in January. The new pull-through welder will also be installed in January.
International and Diversified Products is being affected the most by the stronger U.S. dollar and soft ag economy. Ag orders and shipments are expected to stay below last year at least until spring. The Omega bin sweep has been successfully installed and tested. Product development on a temporary storage system looks promising. Presses is off to a good start with steady business levels continuing. Custom Fab started this year below last year’s pace. However, there are some big projects being quoted that will shift everything into high gear, when they become orders.
Distefano Technology & Manufacturing has adjusted to a change in customer demands. Turf care and foundation business is strong, while ag equipment continues to stay soft. More of the same is expected. There also is good interest from potential new customers which could help DTM have its best year ever.
Hilton International Industries has three machines in the shop to be shipped early in calendar year 2016. New technology is being used that will establish Hilton on the leading edge of machine building in the industry. Quote activity is softer than we would like to see, but we continue to be optimistic about 2016.
Our diversity is one of our strengths as you can see from our outlook. While some Business Units are strong, others are actively searching for more orders. We need to move to where the work is, just like we have many times before. Let’s stay focused on taking care of customers better than ever to earn their next order. We are striving for 80 hours of Profitsharing in our 80th year in business. This is our year of Celebration and Change!
Year of Celebration and Change
November – Profitsharing Checks & Turkey Distribution
December – Christmas Parties, Christmas Card & Calendar
January – Partner in Progress Surveys & Introduction of Global Values
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Shaunda Volkmer - Columbus
A.I.M. Idea of the Month
Shaunda's idea is to run part #62609790 on the Twister. Get rid of the shear and punch steps and do both steps on one machine. This would save a lot of time in setups on both machines.
COLUMBUSIdeas Submitted: 15
Ideas Accepted: 17
Ideas Implemented: 14
Estimated Savings $4,800
BAKER CITYIdeas Submitted: 38
Ideas Accepted: 5
Ideas Implemented: 5
Estimated Savings $55,780
$1,550
CONGRATULATIONSNewlyweds and New Arrivals
Congratulations to John & Tara Obrist on the birth of their daughter, Elizabeth Jean, born December 18, 2015. She joins sister Kimberly. Tara is the Safety Director in Columbus.
Mike and Stephanie Jensen welcomed their baby girl – Sophia Marie on December 14, 2015. Mike is in the 3-Point Welding department in Baker City.
UPCOMING EVENTSBEHLEN WELLNESS COMMITTEEJan. 9 - Brooks No Frills Racing, 5M - Bellevue, NE
Jan. 23 - Brooks No Frills Racing, 5M - Bellevue, NE
Feb. 6 - Empyrean Trail 5k Run, 5k - Ashland, NE
Feb. 7 - Norfolk Family YMCA Indoor Triathlon - Norfolk, NE
Feb. 13 - Brooks No Frills Racing, 5M - Bellevue, NE
RELAY FOR LIFE FUNDRAISING
RAFFLE -- Win a 2016 Family Pass to the Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium
Drawing will be Friday, January 22, 2016.
Tickets are $1.00 each or $5.00 for 6
Purchase tickets from any Behlen Relay for Life Team Member.
BEHLEN EVENTS
Jan. 16 - BMCT Safety Awards Banquet
Jan. 21 - Bloodmobile
Feb. 20 - Service Awards Banquet
$1,500
Greg Boruch - Baker City
Have a set of oval tubing dies made here locally. The cost is half of what we have been getting them for, ($1,500 instead of $3,000).
$35,000
Mike Crane and Vern Madison, Sr. - Baker City
Use one of the satellite units for clear coating our Clinton Anderson penny vein product. The old way was: After penny vein was painted, we would use two shaker box spray-to-waste units at 6 feet per minute. The
new way, we can run at 14½ feet per minute cutting our cost in half at an estimated $1,000 per hour x 70 Clinton Anderson round pens per year = $70,000. Half of that if we paint two per hour.
Mike Crane Vern Madison, Sr.
EOPLEOWER
Pathways To Success
100/Zero - Hilton, SarasotaScott Jackson, Hilton’s Materials Manager, has been instrumental in seeking out new sources and creating strong working relationships with all our suppliers, significantly reducing costs and turn-around time. Scott’s negotiating savvy has resulted in over $7,000 in savings from a single source, MSC Industrial Supply.
Scott has surpassed our expectations by assessing and implementing much needed improvements in Hilton’s processes and procedures, particularly those related to our quoting, forecasting and safety program. His seven plus years of JD Edwards experience has been invaluable in helping us better understand and utilize this software.
Team Power - ColumbusThanks to: Carlos Espiritu Reyes and Fernando Gil
Michele and Dan Broekemeier, in recognition of Team Power, submitted the following:
“Thank you to Carlos and Fernando for taking
the lead and for their hard work in improving the flow and organization of the lagoon building. All the extra work is truly appreciated."
Thanks to: Juan Hernandez, Adrian Caballero, Cirilo Reyes, Fidel Perez, Martin Diaz, Roberto Coria
Corey Bruce, in recognition of Team Power, submitted the following:
“The Galvanizer crew has been working Sunday nights for 12 hours and Friday nights for six hours. I was going to give these Partners in Progress Friday night off, but we needed to get some panels dipped for a truck Saturday morning. I want to THANK these Partners for coming in to help us out.”
Julian Ortiz Damian Burress Shawn McIlnay
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100/Zero - DTM, Omaha
Eddy Martinez - Designed and built, from scrap, a safer and more ergonomic tumbler workstand to replace the deteriorated, old one.
Nicolle Hoover - Caught and reworked $6500 in bad product prior to shipping out.
Chad Skinner - (Part-time Maintenance) Stepped up to help short-handed Laser Team Leader called in to address issues on 2nd shift.
Julian Ortiz, Damian Burress, Shawn McIlnay - Saved $1275 by modifying an old tool instead of purchasing new.
Jim Banks - Taking the initiative to resolve bin-sweep print issues before they became production issues and having the solution in hand before it became a topic of discussion.
Carlos Espiritu Reyes Fernando Gil
DTM Hosts Dream It. Do It. Explorer ProgramBrian Turner
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On Tuesday, December 1st, DTM hosted a group of local area high school students participating in the Dream It. Do It. Explorer Program. Also present were representatives of the local DIDI program - John Vyhlidal, Dwayne Probyn, and Patrick Boyle.
DTM has participated in this Explorer Post/DIDI program for high school students who are interested in careers within the trades and machinery areas for the past few years.
This year, a demonstration of design engineering using CAD, a CNC machining presentation, and a hands-on welding experience were provided for the students. Of course, the hands-on events were the fan favorites. During the weld portion, we were even able to get one of the parents to grab the welding gun. Unfortunately, after seeing his skills we will not be hiring him for a welding position in the near future, unless of course he takes a welding class either here or at Metro Community College.
Many thanks to Rex Woods, Jim Banks, Gene Prokop, and Gene King for taking time out of their evening to host these folks.
As you all know, Behlen is deeply interested in encouraging our youth to invest time in finding their future career. And, as we have discussed many times, whose is not always a four year path. Here is a quote worth reading, “We have a skills gap in America and in Nebraska. We need to do a better job of equipping students with the skills they need – particularly the STEM skills – to succeed in the economy of the future,” said TR Raimondo, Chairman of the Nebraska Advanced Manufacturing Coalition (NAMC) and Behlen Mfg. Co.
That is why the Nebraska Advanced Manufacturing Coalition Dream It. Do It. organization and their corporate partners participate in the STEM Exploring Post program. What is the Explorer Program about?
The Explorer Program is a career/education program for young men and women who are 14 through 20-years-old. The purpose of the program is to provide experiences which help young people mature and to prepare them to become responsible
and caring adults. Exploring is based on a unique and dynamic relationship between youth and organizations in their community.
Local community organizations, such as DIDI, initiate an Explorer post by matching their people and program resources to the interests of young people in the community. The result is a program of activities which help youth pursue their special interests, grow, and develop.
By participating, the student will learn about career options, career paths, and tuition assistance programs. During the program he or she will experience informal presentations, tours, and hands-on activities. I have to tell you there is nothing more fun than watching a young person watch a welding robot or laser for the first time or grab a welding gun and strike that first spark.
Do you have a son or daughter who are not sure what to do after graduation? Interested in learning more? Then check out the website: www.dreamitdoitnebraska.com or the next time you see TR in the hall, stop and ask him about DIDI/STEM.
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Christmas Joy Lights Children’s FacesJen Giroux
“Santa Claus is Coming to Town” and one of his first stops was Behlen Mfg. Co. for the Kid’s Christmas Party on December 5th. The Lil’ Partners greeted Santa at the door with excitement and then lined up to tell him what they wanted for Christmas this year. The children were also able to have their faces painted by a few volunteers from the Girl Scouts, getting various shaped balloons from the Shriners, making crafts in the craft room, coloring pictures for the coloring contest, and trying to win a plate of goodies from the cakewalk.
The weather was also cooperative enough to allow families to take a horse drawn wagon ride around the parking lot. The Lil’ Partners and their parents also enjoyed a wonderful variety of cookies, punch, and coffee.
Many thanks to all who helped make this year’s party a success!
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Columbus Christmas PartyContinued from page 1
One of the highlights of the evening was a special award by K.C. Belitz, Columbus Chamber President. He presented Behlen Mfg. Co. with a large commemorative picture celebrating Behlen’s part in shipping a Higgins boat which eventually made its way to Normandy Beach in France to honor the men who died at the D-Day landing in June of 1944.
The Activities Committee would like to thank everyone who made this event possible. We had a great turn out, and hope to see you all again next year!
Christmas Party Winners:
Go-pro camera – Scott Lauterbach
Keurig k350 – Seth Hopwood
Omaha Steak package – Chance Hughes
Cabela’s gift card/ Camo gear –
Jason Ehlers
Fit Bit – Austin Kocina
Kindle Fire HD – Alan Miller
Keurig K40 – Dale Lauterbach
Portable DVD Player – Doug Coughtry
Sony MP3 player – Josh Fricke
Bluetooth speaker – Judy Showen
Denali tool kit – Randy Garcia
Kindle Fire – Stan Rinkol
Kindle paper white - Luann Waak
Grand prize 50” TV winner -
Jeff Boicourt
Christmastime Fun in Baker Citycontinued from page 1
The Sunridge Inn was the location for this year’s Christmas party on Saturday, December 19th. A wonderful meal of Prime Rib and Chicken Cordon Bleu with all the fixins was served. Everyone was excited to spend time with each other.
Matt Schumann made the trip from Columbus and Rick Smith and Tom Moxon from California joined in the fun. Partners in Progress and their guests enjoyed an evening of prize drawings for gift cards from Barley Browns, Ace Hardware, D&B Supply, and a Sunridge Inn Restaurant and overnight stay.
Safeway gift cards were given out to the tables with the most seniority combined for the Partners in Progress at those tables. The table of Steve Ritter, Greg and Angi Boruch, Lori Lien and Jerry Mothershed was the first place table with more than 80 years of combined seniority! Clint Morrison thanked everyone for their support this year. In return, Clint received a can of green beans from each Partner – to help with his lunches over the next couple months!
Thank you to the Activities Committee for
putting on a wonderful party. It was called
“the best” so far!
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McGregor Celebrates ChristmasGary Lewis
The McGregor, Texas plant had their annual Christmas party on December 5th at The Rodeo in McGregor. Incredible Texas BBQ, awesome door prizes, fun and fellowship were enjoyed by a very good showing of Partners in Progress and vendors alike.
There was a rodeo going on right outside the meeting hall for those who wished to enjoy it after the party. Paul Kilpatrick was a little tired and showed up in his Nebraska Cornhusker pajamas. Jen Miller was quite impressed.
Special thanks goes to Mary Rodriquez and Casey Major for their hard work in preparation for the adult and kid's party alike. Joining the McGregor Partners in Progress from Columbus were: Jen & Mike Miller, Michele Broekemeier, Mike Spulak, Dave Ludwig, and Chad Johnson.
Avery Shanks was the grand prize winner of a Samsung TV.
It was a great night of fun with the McGregor Partners in Progress and their guests!
According to AAA, roughly 30% of all Americans will travel to see family and friends this holiday season. This means about 100 million people will be driving or flying more than 50 miles over a two week period. That can have a lot of consequences, and can make staying healthy a tough task! This may be a great time to use a step counter or other fitness device so you can see exactly how much you are moving.
Simply taking extra steps and making an additioinal stop to get out of your seat and move your body can make your holidays much better!
Don’t get discouraged. It is never too late to start your day over! If you find yourself finishing off a bottle of soda, a candy bar, and a bag of chips all before noon in the car, make your best effort to get to your destination and make the rest of your day healthy! Start by having a big glass of water when you arrive where you’re going. Once you finish, go for a 20 minute walk. Within 30 minutes, those two steps alone can set the rest of your trip up for success!
Stay healthy and enjoy your trip!!!
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Staying Healthy and Safe During Holiday TravelBrandon Hays
Drive Safely: It is estimated 90% of holiday travelers will drive this year. That translates to about 90 million drivers on the road. Unfortunately, the holidays can often times be accompanied by bad weather and driving conditions which are not ideal. AAA expects to rescue 900,000 motorists this season.
Stay safe and follow a couple simple rules.
* Make sure your car is ready for the winter * BUCKLE UP * Don’t text and drive * Don’t drink and drive * Stay well rested * Be flexible in your travel plans
Illness: Traveling can mean being around lots of people, this is particularly true when you are flying. That means you will be exposed to germs and other things which can put you at a high risk to get sick, especially when you include stress and possible lack of sleep!
Keep hygiene in mind and take these steps to health.
* Drink water * WASH YOUR HANDS * Carry and use hand sanitizer * Carry sanitizer wipes and clean surfaces you use * Keep your diet consistent * Don’t over use caffeine * Get some sleep
Diet and Exercise: Everyone gets hungry on the road. During some trips, you don’t have a choice but to stop for a quick bite to eat. For most of us, this makes eating healthy and staying active feel impossible. This is a time when it is important to remember, little efforts can have a big impact.
When possible, try a few of these tricks.
* Stop at grocery stores, not convenience stores * Eat small snacks instead of heavy meals * Pick high protein foods * Get bottled water instead of other beverages * Bring snacks from home * Wash your windows while fueling for a little extra activity * Walk around paths at rest stops
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WELLNESSCHALLENGE
TAKE THE 2016
MAKE IT HAPPEN
Eat Healthy!
Be Active!
6 Week ChallengeSTARTS Jan. 11th and ENDS Feb. 19th
$10.00 Entry FeeTeams of 2 to 5
Weigh IN and OUT at the nurses station without shoes.
Stop in weekly for weigh in's. Not mandatory.
Report exercise amounts weekly to Cindy Determan at ext. 7231 or [email protected]
SIGN UP BY: January 11that the Nurse's Station.
Activity and Lunch and Learn Classes will be provided weekly.
JANUARY WEIGHTLOSS AWARENESS MONTH
It makes sense January is a good month to have a weight loss theme. With gyms being busier than any other time of the year, and people making their strongest efforts to start the year strong, January is a great time to focus on a healthy weight. Want some help in your own focus on weight loss? Check out some area gyms, this time of the year it is very common for them to have big discounts!
Behlen Mfg. Co. has even partnered with a couple gyms in Columbus to help provide discounts, free trials, or waived fees. Behlen also provides multiple treadmills and ample space to walk around so there is the option to be active 24 hours a day.
Educate yourself about healthy living and then get out there and do it!!!
PRIZES FOR:Top 3 Teams in Exercise and Weight Loss
The Wellness Challenge is sponsored by the Behlen Wellness Committee to encourage a healthy, active lifestyle.
Behlen Retirees Annual Christmas LuncheonNina Nelson, Activities Director
Smiling faces and friendly conversation seem to fill the room every time the Behlen Retiree group meets each month, but in December the atmosphere is more festive than ever. For many, this event marks the opening of the holiday season.
On December 2nd, 2015, eighty-five Behlen retirees, spouses and special guests gathered for a delicious noon meal at Duster’s. It is always of great interest to hear a review of the business year and what’s new with Behlen Mfg. Dick Casey and Steve Becker provided a most interesting overview and answered questions.
The Behlen Retirees wish to thank the staff at Behlen Mfg. for its ongoing support of our group. It is truly a blessing to still be thought of as valuable members of the Behlen family during our retirement years.
A reminder to all -- our group meets the first Wednesday of each month at 11 a.m. for a luncheon meeting. We would love to welcome more new members. Feel free to call one of the officers for further information.
Behlen Mfg. Co. is proud to announce Roy Reinke has accepted the position of Production Drafting Team Leader for Behlen Building Systems. In his new role, Roy will, “Provide day-to- day operational leadership to the drafting Partners in Progress.” He will also be involved in the training and evaluating of his team. Roy
wants to work with his team instilling the Building Blocks as well as Continuous Improvement.
Prior to becoming a Team Leader, Roy worked as a Drafter for the past eight years and is a member of Leadership Behlen Class of 2012 where he says he learned about the other Business Units.
When asked what he’s looking forward to in his new role, Roy responded, “I’m looking forward to improving employee/leader interaction and communication.” He is hoping to gain a better meshed and productive Drafting Department, providing an error-free, quality building.
Roy and his wife, Darci, have two children and live in Columbus, Nebraska. He is the past Director of Platte Valley Cattlemen and in his spare time enjoys traveling, tractor pulls and four-wheeling.
CONGRATULATIONS ROY REINKE
Behlen Mfg. Co. would like to announce the hiring of Bobby Harrington as the Kitchen Manager. Bobby oversees quality, cleanliness, budgeting and staffing for the Behlen Break Inn Cafeteria.
Bobby brings with him 15 years of experience in the food industry. He has worked for catering companies as well as several Country Clubs.
Bobby also worked as a Sales Rep for radio.
When asked what he’s looking forward to the most, Bobby said, “Being able to cook professionally and enjoy family at the same time.”
What Bobby hopes to gain from this new experience is the, “Lifelong enjoyment of a great, new job”, while giving Behlen Cafeteria patrons a fresh new perspective from all his past culinary experiences.
Bobby and his wife Kari have three daughters (7,4,3) and a son (20 months).
WELCOME BOBBY HARRINGTON
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Behlen Building Systems is proud to announce Jay Wetsch has accepted the position of Manufacturing Manager. In his new position, Jay will monitor BBS shop production.
Jay brings 20 plus years of experience in metal building fabrication. He has several
certificates in management/supervisor skills and communication. Jay also holds many welding certifications.
Jay is a 2012 graduate of Leadership Behlen. He feels the most important thing he has learned about is the culture at Behlen.
Jay states he is looking forward to continuing to build on the relationship he has developed over the past five years. “I want to give them the tools they need to produce the best product in the market and build up all around morale on the floor.”
When asked how he intends to provide top-level customer service and build relationships Jay said, “When it comes to metal building fabrication I’ve done it all, from fabrication to design. I believe with my knowledge and the knowledge of the Partners in Progress at Behlen we can overcome all obstacles and be a winning team in all aspects; safety, quality, and production, which results in happy Partners in Progress and happy returning customers.”
CONGRATULATIONS JAY WETSCH
Behlen Building Systems is proud to announce Gwen Reinke has accepted the position of Production Drafting Team Leader. As Team Leader Gwen will provide operational leadership to the drafting team to develop their technical skills, effectively process work assignments and produce quality deliverables meeting or
exceeding expectations.
Gwen has been with Behlen Building Systems since 2002. She has an Associates Degree in Computer Aided Drafting and Design from Southeast Community College-Lincoln.
When asked what she’s looking forward to the most, she said “I am looking most forward to growing our team to become the best it can be through better training, reducing E#’s, and less shop and field errors.”
In this age of global competition, she intends to provide top-level customer service by “Training and giving the team the right tools to be successful will get our product back to the customer in a timely manner with less errors so they reorder.”
Gwen loves spending time with her husband Ken and their two year old son, Korben. In her spare time she likes doing genealogy and tracing her family history.
CONGRATULATIONS GWEN REINKE
CONGRATULATIONS JON FALTYS
Please join Behlen Building
Systems in congratulating Jon
Faltys on his new position as
Production Drafting Team Leader.
Jon has been with Behlen for eight
years. He started with BBS on
the Drafting Team and also spent
time on the Process Improvement
Team. Jon has an Associates
Degree in Mechanical Drafting.
When asked what he’s looking forward to the most,
Jon said, “Helping to share my knowledge with others and
continue to learn and grow by working with others in my department."
When asked how he intended to provide top-level
customer service and building relationships, Jon said, “I intend to use my knowledge to help others in every way I can. When I am unable to assist them, I will always make sure to help point them in the right direction to get their answer.”
Jon hopes to gain valuable experience in working with
others and team building in his new position.
Jon and his wife, Nicki, live in Columbus with their
two daughters, Sophia and Ellie. Jon’s hobbies include
bowling and softball.
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RETIREMENTSOn July 15, 1963, Gary Sedlacek started at Behlen Mfg. Co. He left for a few years and then came back to Behlen on April 4, 1977 as a Mechanic. Throughout Gary’s years with Behlen Mfg. Co., he has worked as a Machine Service Technician and a Mechanic. Gary retired on November 30, 2015 as a Master Mechanic in the Maintenance Department. Congratulations on your retirement Gary! We wish you the best!
Carrol Jakub started with Behlen Mfg. Co. on July 18, 1966 as a General Helper. He left to join the military and returned to Behlen on November 12, 1973 as a General Helper. He was also a Welder/Assembler, Team Leader, Punch Press Operator, CNC Operator, Sheetmetal Worker, and a Set-Up Operator. Carrol retired as a Brake Operator working in the Press Department on December 18, 2015. Best wishes Carrol! Enjoy retirement!
Attendance, Tardies, Pay Rates & Review Dates
Teresa Black X4115Address & Phone Changes, W-4 ChangesLeave of Absence & BereavementJob BidsSafety Shoes & Glasses401(k) & Doctor Slips
Sue Jaixen X7482InsuranceVacation & Vacation Hours Left
Jean Gentry X7322Verification of EmploymentPayroll & Hours
Carri Mowrey X7224Garnishments & Child SupportEducation & Training Cindy Sohl X7313Blue Cross Blue Shield 1-800-642-8980Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 1-800-316-2796
Human Resources - Contacts
Welcome New Hires
11/09/2015 Eroll Potter ........................... Columbus
12/11/2015 Scott Lauterbach................... Columbus
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100/Zero - Columbus
Thank you to Dan Harris
Submitted by: Corey Bruce
Dan Harris called me at home and wanted to know when the Galvanizer crew was going to work on Sunday (12/27/15). I told him they were coming in at 6 pm to galvanize fence. He said the Ammonium Chloride machine had been taken apart so they could work on it. He came in on Sunday at 1 pm to reassemble it. I want to thank Dan for coming in and putting it back together so we didn’t lose any more time. Thanks again, Dan!
November Driver of the MonthBMC Transportation selected Roger Fretwell for Driver of the Month for November. Roger has been a member of the BMCT fleet for 11 years and has set a great example for new and existing owner-operators among our fleet. Roger is a past recipient of Driver of the Month, has achieved more than one million miles and is a three year member of the President’s
Safe Driving Award. Roger is known for his hard work, high miles and his respect for everyone, as well as his regard for safety. Congratulations, Roger!
Behlen Country Loader of the MonthIn recognition of dedication and a high level of performance as documented by the drivers of BMC Transportation, Robert Williams has been awarded Loader of the Month. Congratulations!
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Awarded Career/Growth OPPORTUNITIESCOLUMBUS
Alltra Operator, Dept. 9, 3rd, Mark Dodson
Buildings Manufacturing Manager, Dept. 30, 1st, Jay Wetsch
BAKER CITY
Tankline Operator, Dept. 6331, 1st, Chris Patrick
Welding / Fab Lean Floater, Dept. 6326/6327, 2nd, Kira Jones
December Driver of the MonthShane Rizzuto received the award for Driver of the Month for December. Shane has been part of the BMCT fleet for just over three years and has proven he has what it takes to be a successful owner-operator. Shane is a past recipient of Driver of the Month and sets the bar high. Known for being very business conscious, safe and respectful, Shane has worked very
hard for his Driver of the Month award. Great job, Shane!
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Behlen Mfg. Co.P.O. Box 569Columbus, NE 68602-0569
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WEALTH BUILDINGWords of Wisdom to Make Retirement WorkDick Casey
FINANCIAL RESOLUTIONS FOR A NEW YEAR – 2016
1. Save a portion of any increase in “wages” to your 401(k): Lower gasoline prices is a wage increase! “Wage increases” count too. This is a chance for you to save more money. Just do it.
2. Just say “No!” Peer pressure is a big reason why we buy. Sometimes the hardest word to say is “No.” Guess what? Your neighbors are in debt too. Just tell your good friends you are on a budget or you are saving to send your children to college.
3. Make a budget: Maybe this should be first. Making a budget is so important to your financial success it may merit two entries on our list of resolutions. If you don’t know where to start, keep a tally of what you spend in January and go from there.
4. Find friends who are savers: Don’t go it alone. Find two to four friends at work, in the neighborhood or online who have the same goals. Brown bag it or share volume discounts.
5. Reward yourself: Starvation budgets are like starvation diets, they end up in a binge. As you meet your financial goals month to month, reward yourself. You will most likely succeed in the long run if you treat yourself (within reason) along the way.
6. Use cash: If you use debit and credit cards, you likely will spend more. Using cash turns money into a physical “thing” with physical limits. If you are feeling especially daring, leave the cards at home, altogether. This is a winning strategy.
7. Find a way to generate additional income: Picking up extra income can be a wonderful New Year’s resolution. In a tough economy, the peace of mind and additional income that comes with a second job or side business (hobby) can be a great buffer against economic stress. Start thinking of this one now and let this year be the year you do it.
8. Make a fitness resolution: To give you the energy to do all the above, find a way to fit 30 minutes a day of physical activity into your busy schedule. Go for a walk after dinner. If you decide to join the family YMCA, make plans for when you’ll go and what you’ll do when you get there.
9. Rebalance your 401(k) investment portfolio: Your 401(k) may have fluctuated during the year with some sectors over-performing and some underperforming. By rebalancing your portfolio to its original or updated asset allocation, you take steps to lock in gains from the sectors with the best returns and purchase shares in the sectors which have lagged behind last year’s leaders.
THE BOTTOM LINE: Be cautious about setting too many unrealistic financial goals. The above is enough. Otherwise, you may be unable to accomplish any of them. It may be a good idea to maintain a checklist to keep track of how you’re doing throughout the year. Keep the list on the refrigerator. HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Money Wisdom: No one's ever achieved financial fitness with a January resolution that's abandoned by February.
Definition: New Year's Resolution (a repeat) - is a tradition, most common in the Western Hemisphere but also found in the Eastern Hemisphere, in which a person makes a promise to do an act of self-improvement, financial and / or something slightly nice, such as opening doors for people, beginning with New Year's Day.
Question: What does FDIC insured mean?
Answer: Typically, a bank account that meets the requirements to be covered or insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). The different accounts that can be FDIC insured are NOW, checking, savings, Certificate of Deposits (CD) and money market deposit accounts.
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