Bank Turned Burger Joint?

I spend a huge portion of my week at work. No wonder I have so many interesting stories to tell about that blessed place.

Our manager Tim had the idea that our branch needs a Social Committee. We tested the water to see what interest we could get from the branch. Everyone LOVED the idea of the committee and so it was decided that we would try to have monthly social events... we would need people to volunteer for the committee but we didn't think it would be a problem since there was such a positive response from the people. Democracy rules after all.

So those who were interested would email our greeter (Cindy) to put their name in. Guess what? 3 people are currently on the Committee: Tim (manager), Cindy (greeter), and me. Oh well, the smaller the group the more nimble we can be in our planning. Hahahaha....

Cindy and I were discussing SC event#1: In-branch Barbeque. We were tired of winter and wanted to get into the summer spirit! We arranged to have a few George Foreman grills brought in and everyone in the branch signed up for an item that could be put on a burger (or enjoyed with a burger in the summer spirit). When the event came, we had burgers that were so stuffed full of little goodies that many of us could not complete our meals. We were a branch of waddlers that day... Also, potato salad, root beer floats, chips, veggies... you name it, we had it.

Anyways, the burger smell wafted out of the kitchen. And wafted. And wafted until it filled the whole branch. All of our members were coming in and asking, "Why does it smell like White Spot in here?"; "It smells like the PNE"; "I'm suddenly craving burgers. I wonder why that is?", etc. It was actually quite hilarious to hear people's responses. The power of suggestion... I think at least 4 of my members said they were so inspired that they were going to go home and fire up the grill for a burger for dinner.

Actually, many of the staff mentioned that the smell stuck to their clothing. Leslie (my boss) went home to her 4 Daschunds and they practically accosted her at the door because of the meat smell that resonated on her outer garb.

All in all, a fun event. Cindy and I feel that SC event #1 was a success. I highly recommend it for any team building you may want to do with your co-workers, even in a professional environment.