There is a LOT going on in our world, coun-
try, communities, and homes that is contrib-
uting to a heavy mental load, but the Sur-
prise team knows how to lift spirits. At the
end of April, the branch decided to put to-
gether a Spirit Week to bring a little fun to
the office. The idea originated in the mind of
Becca Cossey, but the whole team contrib-
uted their brilliant suggestions to come up
with an outrageously fun mash-up of spirit
day themes.
Yasmine Cornejo said, “At that time we
found ourselves with an excessive amount
of opinions, negativity and stressful news
everywhere we looked. Being one that be-
lieves in the importance of having not only a
healthy body, but also a healthy mind, I de-
cided that I would flood the Surprise Face-
book page with laughter, light and a little
fun to wrap up the month for our real estate
community. Think of it as a little shock ther-
apy that would make someone do a double
take and make them happy they did.”
Because of COVID-19 procedures, not all of
the Surprise Team is working in the office
and this was a way people in the office and
at home were able to dress up and share
their spirit and smiling faces with one an-
other and their community.
The team did not let the opportunity to en-
gage their community go to waste. On Nerd
Day, they made it all about educating their
customers on important topics like Wire
Transfer Fraud, including trivia questions
and all! In fact, they hosted trivia questions
every day and turned it into a giveaway for a
gift basket that included a lot of goodies,
but perhaps most coveted, rolls of toilet
paper!
Overall, the team and customers both found
the week a refreshing jolt of positivity. Yas-
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SURPRISE SPIRIT WEEK
THEMED DAYS: Western Day Team Spirit Tuesday Nerd Day 80’s Day (a nod to
PTA’s birthday in 1985)
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mine continued, “It reminds us that WE control how we feel, how we
work, and it’s ok to be human. It is a privilege to be employed during
these abnormal times, and a blessing to have a little family at work like
this. Having fun and laughing is great, but making others share in the joy
and laughter is so much sweeter.”
Spirit week is not the only example of the Surprise team getting creative.
Check out this funny Tik Tok video they put together showcasing the vari-
ous array of Pioneer Title branded swag they have available.
The creativity, positivity, and the individuals that make up the Surprise
team and all our branches across the state make Pioneer Title a little
different. The willingness to use those differences, play to strengths, and
share unique perspectives is the reason the PTA (and YTA!!!) family is so
special!