Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Spring Thing 2011!

It was a fantastic evening on Friday night, April 29 when about 90 JPL staff members enjoyed an evening of games, food, live entertainment, and fun at the Staff Development Committee’s First Ever Spring Thing.

Kathleen Brunner entertained us with a lovely flute solo. Kema Desagrada amazed us all with her yoga expertise. Cathy Currier impressed us with the short horror film that she produced called The Attack. Eric Simmons’s band, Formatta, had the whole library rocking, and treated several audience members to free copies of one of their CDs.

We were treated a terrific Tidbits picnic dinner that included some of the best potato salad ever. We enjoyed Cindy Chism's delicious chocolate chip cookies. Amber Holley made some of her world famous homemade cookies and Mia Brack scored with some very colorful marshmallow treats. Katie Holmes, Diane Alexander, and Jamie Sanborn brought some of their favorite cookies to share with everyone. Hazzel Sutton treated everyone to fantastic chicken wings and a lovely cake.

Other notable distinctions from the evening include:

· Best Paper Airplane Design and Flight: Michael Sullivan

· Bravest Karaoke Performance: Mark Hohnadel

· Best Tabletop Flower Decorations: Laurie Mills

· Best Ping-Ponger: Barrett King

· Most Underrated Event that Was Truly Spectacular: Coffee and Cookies in the Courtyard

It was truly an evening of fun activities and good times with co-workers that we just don’t get to see enough. If you missed out on the on the fun, don’t despair. Start planning now to attend the Holiday Extravaganza Staff Party!

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Hootie Award Winners!

2011 Hootie Award Winners include:

-Most Likely to Charm the Grumpiest Customer-

Ron Block

- Most Likely to Bring the Best Home Cooking to Work:

Stephanie Harley

- Most Likely to Make You Feel Like a Million Bucks:

Margo Crafton

- Most Likely to Talk to Puppets:

Eve Harm

- Most Likely to Tell It Like It Is:

Gretchen Mitchell

- JPL’s Most Unsung Hero:

Cranston Burney

- Most Likely to Suffer a Breakdown When Finding a Customer Shelving-

Janet Ducat

- JPL’s #1 Fan:

Ron Block

- Most Likely to Crack Up Co-Workers:

Linda Smith

- Most Likely to Forgive a Fine for a Good Sob Story:

Howard Williams


Friday, April 22, 2011

Ticket Prices now $15

THRILL JPL staff with your vocal stylings as we karaoke the night away

OR, if you are more of a thrill seeker--


IMPRESS onlookers with your daring avionics as you design and fly paper airplanes


Not to mention:


* Great food by Tidbits


* Awesome Desserts


* Live Entertainment


* Wii, Playstation 2, and other fun games


* Ping Pong, Texas Hold ‘em and other classic games

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

See Old Friends!

Spring Thing has lots of great ways to spend time with friends!

ENJOY:
----Awesome picnic-style dinner prepared by Tidbits, declared by Metroguide.com to be "healthy and delicious"
----Fabulous desserts provided by your very own Staff Development Day Committee

----The opportunity to see which of your friends and co-workers will win the coveted Spring Thing! Awards.

DON'T FORGET: Only 2 weeks left to purchase your tickets!

Friday, April 8, 2011

Entertainment

Spring thing is packed full of entertainment options!


FEATURING:
Formatta, with Eric Simmons (CW Library Clerk)
Performance in the Auditorium
Formatta, an indie/alternative rock band, has performed in venues all over Jacksonville, from the Landing to the Murray Hill Theatre. Check out photos and get a sneak peak of their performance with music samples at their MySpace page (
http://www.myspace.com/formatta)


ALSO PERFORMING:
Kathlene Brunner (DU Children’s Librarian)
-----FLUTE SOLO
Kema DeSagrada (Main Popular, Librarian)
-----YOGA PERFORMANCE
Cathy Currier (Main Speciall Collections, Library Associate)
-----SHORT FILM

Monday, March 28, 2011

Spring Thing FAQ

Spring Thing FAQ

1. What is Spring Thing?
Spring Thing is an after hours celebration for JPL employees and a guest of their choice that includes games, karaoke, food, and entertainment.

2. Does it cost anything to attend?
Yes. Tickets are $15.00 and can be purchased through Paypal (see box on the right). Arrangements for ticket purchases can also be made by contacting Amber Holley, Argyle Branch Manager at aholley@coj.net

3. Will there be food?

Tidbits will be providing fare for the event. The menu will include sandwiches, pasta or potato salad, chips, and desserts.

4. Can I bring my kids?
No. Spring Thing is intended to be an opportunity for adults to relax and have fun.

5. Am I required to attend?

Attendance is not required. Spring Thing is just for fun.

6. Will I receive training credit?
No. Spring Thing is not a training event. It is intended to be a time for all of us to spend time catching up and enjoying good food.

7. Will I have to pay for parking?
Parking validation for the garage will be provided. Additional parking on the street will be free.

8. What kind of activities will there be?

In addition to the paper airplane contest, there will be karaoke, a wide selection of Wii and Xbox Kinect games, and live entertainment.

9. Live entertainment, you say?!

Here is your chance to see some of JPL’s very own talented performers, including:
Highlands Children’s Librarian and Flautist Kathleen Brunner
Pablo Creek’s Librarian and dancer Kurt Beadell
Main Fiction Librarian and yogi Kema Desagrada
Main Special Collections Library Associate and producer Cathy Currier
Webb Wesconnett Clerk and guitarist Eric Simmons and his band, Formatta