GRAPEVINE LORDCONEWS
ISSUE 268 | OCTOBER 2023
Red Deer is on the Horizon!
We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all staff who showed their support for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation by wearing an orange shirt. Your participation speaks volumes about your commitment to honouring the indigenous peoples of Canada. Additionally, we extend a special thanks to our dedicated Human Resources team for their tremendous effort in providing shirts for everyone. Their thoughtful gesture ensured that every member of the Lordco family could join in this important commemoration.
“I would like to personally thank everyone who wore orange for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Seeing the amount of support across the Lordco community is always so amazing to see.”
– Candace Gottschalk, Vice President, Human Resources.
Your participation exemplifies the unity and empathy that this day embodies. Together, we stand united in our mission to promote understanding, respect, and reconciliation, not only today but in the days to come. Thank you all for embodying the true spirit of community and passion. Your contributions are invaluable to our collective efforts to honour and uplift the indigenous communities of Canada.
In anticipation of the grand opening of our Red Deer store (#115), we spoke with Shaun Wheater, the Regional Manager overseeing the dynamic growth of our Alberta region. Here’s what he had to say!
Why is Red Deer a great spot for a new Lordco store?
- Red Deer is a great spot because it's a very central location for the province and Red deer is growing, affordable and welcoming.
What do you like about the people in Red Deer?
- The people in Red Deer are down to earth, family oriented and respectful of one another.
What can you tell us about the success of expanding Lordco into Alberta?
-We have been here for four years and are coming up to opening our sixth store, we have grown our name brand through customer service and we are at just the beginning of being as successful as our BC locations. Success in Alberta comes from our reputation in BC... Before we came to Alberta, we had customers asking when we are coming and once, we arrived they are saying "thank God you are here."
Winter Holiday Parties
FOR EACH REGIONS PARTY LOCATION ALONG WITH DATE. READ INSIDE ALSO CHECK OUT THE GROUP ORDER FOR PURDY'S CHOCOLATE FOR THE SEASON
STARS OF SAFETY
LOCATION: Enderby
POSITION: Store Manager
LOCATION: Newton
POSITION: Assistant Store Manager
OHS is shining a light on the Parksville Warehouse.
POSITION OPENINGS
LOCATION: Edmonton POSITION: Assistant Store Manager
LOCATION: Langley POSITION: Assistant Store Manager
LOCATION: Port Coquitlam
LOCATION: Port Coquitlam
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
POSITION: Assistant Store Manager
POSITION: Call Centre Associate
LOCATION: Valemount
POSITION: Store Manager
LOCATION: Port Alberni
POSITION: Outside Sales Representative
If interested, please apply through jobs.jobvite.com/lordco-internal/jobs
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CAN YOU FIND THE 5 DIFFERENCES? CAN YOU FIND THE 5 DIFFERENCES?
Circle the Differences!
Congratulations To:
Jari Layegh - #104 Bridgeview
Kirsta MacKintosh - #50 Salmon Arm
Justyn Palm - #6 Port Coquitlam
Each winner will receive a GIFT CARD. Thank you to everyone who participated!
CONTEST ENTRY FORM
Find the Cornucopia
Name Branch
Fill out the contest entry form and send it in to Liam Klassen at Lklassen@lordco.com for a chance to win a gift card. Good Luck!
CONTEST ENTRY FORM
Name
Branch Answer
Find the Pencil
Remember to cut out your entry forms before sending them to Liam Klassen LKlassen @lordco.com at #98 Head Office.
Congratulations to the following gift card winners selected by a random draw. Thank you to everyone who participated.
Roxan Garandza - #60 Kamloops
Christopher Cimaco - #104 Bridgeview
Marcus Neves - #82 Delta
Name
Branch Photo
Photo of the Month
Find the Cornucopia
We have hidden a Cornucopia somewhere in the Grapevine. Find it and fill out the entry form for your chance to win a gift card!
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September Winner
BORN: SEPT 21, 2023
Please
Galen March
Jonathan Sheldon
Joey Reid
Cheryl Cooper
PHOTO of the MONTH
send your pictures with a title, your name, and store to Liam Klassen at Head Office or e-mail them to LKlassen@lordco.com. The Photo of the Month winner will receive a gift card. One person will also be drawn to win a gift card just for voting for their favourite photo!
Parent: Amanda Goodwin Branch: L8 Abbotsford
NEW INSIDE SALES REP OUTSIDE SALES
3 OCTOBER 2023 | Issue 268
This photo was send to us by Mark Sheeley from #98 Head Office Congratulations to Jennifer Dickie from #35 Cranbrooke on being drawn to win a gift card just for voting on her favourite photo. Enjoy!
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ANNIVERSARY DATES
Striker, Darcy F 10/21/1989 Jackson, Colleen 10/1/1990 Lenders, Dwayne 10/1/1990 Mortell, Randy D 10/15/1991 Warren, Michael J 10/4/1993 Beairsto, Ed 10/6/1993 White, Steve S 10/3/1994 Sharma, Ashwani K 10/4/1994 Whiteside, Ross 10/17/1994 Sheets, Brian J 10/24/1994 Coates, Heidi 10/28/1996 Mistry, Arun 10/27/1997 Dobslaff, Carl 10/26/1998 Szabados, Janine 10/29/1998 Engel, Rita 10/2/1999 Schwarze, Gary 10/4/1999 Cundy, Joseph 10/18/1999 Rebagliati, Randy 10/17/2001 Hugh, Kelly 10/4/2002 Ellerton, Liam 10/25/2004 Ward, Sherri-Lynn 10/28/2005 Deptuck, Farren 10/31/2005 Macleod, Karla 10/10/2006 Lievers, Heather 10/11/2006 Tamboline, Andrea 10/11/2006 Kavanagh, Niall 10/23/2006 Gilecki, Joseph 10/30/2006 Charlie, Courtney 10/31/2006 Surina, Joel 10/6/2007 Petrick, Sean 10/9/2007 Colley, Mellissa 10/12/2007 Roth, Ryan 10/25/2007 Sweet, Shaylene 10/29/2007 Sloan, Robert 10/1/2008 Ram, Shalini 10/7/2008 Ouimet, Dianne 10/10/2008 Alaric, Susan 10/27/2008 Mclean, Karyssa 10/19/2009 Ly, Andrew 10/2/2010 Callender, Raymond 10/4/2010 Davis, Craig J 10/15/2010 Lothian, Lawrence 10/12/2011 Garrels, Nicholas 10/20/2011 Wakefield, Robin 10/24/2011 Au-Duong, Vincent 10/1/2012 Dodds, Allan 10/16/2012 Bochon, Justine 10/17/2012 Jamshidi, Gholam 10/22/2012 Chaudhry, Mustansar 10/15/2013 Bowman, Richard 10/22/2013 Partridge, Carley 10/23/2013 Profitt, Andrew 10/28/2013 Lundrigan, James 10/2/2014 King, Jay 10/3/2014 Cloosterman, Laura 10/8/2014 Pausch, Trevor 10/9/2014 Bowell, Kyle 10/22/2014 Digby, Dawn 10/23/2014 Kilberg, Cara 10/30/2014 Coates, Aaron 10/7/2015 Callsen,
10/19/2015 St. Onge,
10/21/2015
Heaven-Leigh 10/26/2015 Clark, Kyle 10/26/2016 Lalonde, Tara 10/2/2017 Gulliman, Shelby 10/5/2017 Leger, Chris 10/16/2017 Whyte, Taryn 10/23/2017 Derish, Eric 10/28/2017 Brake, Noel 10/30/2017
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Alejandro 10/30/2017 Ek, Kurt 10/3/2018 Rowlett, Eric 10/11/2018 Chiatto, Gabriel 10/15/2018 Burton, Devon 10/17/2018 Gareau, Jessica 10/27/2018 McIntyre, Katharine 10/30/2018 Watts, Nathaniel 10/1/2019 Salmon, Richard 10/7/2019 Cavers, Dakota 10/15/2019 Fuchs, Matthew 10/28/2019 Myers, Barry 10/28/2019 Schaus-Leger, Connor 10/29/2019 Tulip, Nicholas 10/29/2019 Scarr, Jessie 10/30/2019
Christopher 10/13/2020 Ahola, Conor 10/14/2020 Stevens, Aliyah 10/19/2020 Shirlaw, Christopher 10/26/2020 Davies, Paul 10/26/2020 Galves Bueno, Gilson 10/26/2020 MacBeth, Abigail 10/1/2021 Malkoc, Samir 10/1/2021 Bertelsen, Jacob 10/4/2021 Ellis, Kayla 10/4/2021 Johnson, Daniel 10/4/2021 Marconato, Marko 10/4/2021 Marr, William 10/4/2021 Simpson, Brendan 10/4/2021 Henderson, Erin 10/4/2021 Baker, David 10/4/2021 Bennett, Sydney 10/5/2021 Matheson, Isaiah 10/5/2021 McFarlane, William 10/5/2021 Klassen, Liam 10/6/2021 Gentles, Grayson 10/8/2021 Chua, Deborah 10/12/2021 Patterson, Richard 10/12/2021 Modaber Nia, Rouzbeh 10/12/2021 Danysh, Brian 10/13/2021 Roman, Joseph 10/13/2021 Beckett, Breanna 10/14/2021 Gentry, Stephen 10/18/2021 Sambrook, Landrew 10/18/2021 Fox, Andrew 10/18/2021 Shridhar, Amar 10/18/2021 Shogan, Carrie 10/19/2021 Webb, Helen 10/19/2021 Wirtanen, Terry 10/20/2021 Rowan, Christopher 10/22/2021 Kemp, Meghan 10/24/2021 Hoang, Khanh 10/25/2021 Neale, Peter 10/25/2021 Hillier, George 10/26/2021 Saunders, Stuart 10/26/2021 Begg, George 10/29/2021 5 OCTOBER 2023 | Issue 268
Darci
Tyler
Taylor,
Gyoerick, Kayley
Godoy,
MacKinnon,
Kudos
Chris Saunders- #42 Lake Country
Bought wheel bearing kit with the help of Chris. He went over and beyond with great service and knowledge of what I needed. Searched out all the parts at lightning speed while being very courteous and smiling the whole time . Work places need more people like him to give the customer a great buying experience .
Great job Chris
-Clay Shapitka
Johnathan Eaton - #35 Cranbrook
Was in need of a double check on part for my car and Johnathan at the service call desk was very informative and answered all questions I needed:) I would tell people to ask for Johnathan for he will give the best and clear solutions to your car problems.
-Lukas Taylor
Connor
Park - #6 Port Coquitlam
Connor at the parts desk was honestly the best kindest person. I was very stressed and needed help finding some spark plugs and he helped me and made it so much easier than I could’ve imagined. I hope he gets some recognition from his employers. They are very lucky they have his help!!!
-Vy Pham
Xanthe Barber- #47 Sidney
I always receive good service from Lordco Sidney, but today was exceptional, young lady name of Xanthe went out of her way to locate an air filter for a generator. She was cheerful, polite, efficient. She is an asset to your company, and I just want to thank her and you for the good service.
-Jon Heaney
#8 - Abbotsford
On September 11, 2023 I stopped at this location to pick up an item. The young male working behind the parts counter greeted me and asked if I needed any assistance in finding the product that I was looking for, within a couple of minutes of walking into the store. He showed me the product and explained the difference between my two options, and then rang it up and also did the payment at the cashier desk. Very friendly, knowledgeable service.
I then hopped into my car to leave, only to find out that my starter had decided to stop working, so I called for a tow truck to tow my van to the repair shop. However, I had parked adjacent to the front doors, which meant my van needed to be pushed out of its space and then turned in a different direction to be picked up by the Stinger on the tow truck. So as the tow truck driver was pushing my van, I was trying to turn the wheel which was difficult without the usual power steering.
The female driver of the Lordco parts vehicle returned from her deliveries, saw our predicament, hopped out of her car and helped push the van which aided in being able to turn the steering wheel.
Considering there were several construction workers very nearby who could have assisted, it speaks volumes of the type of employees that Lordco hirers as both individuals were extremely helpful.
Thank you to both of you for being so helpful.
-Susan Maxie
6 OCTOBER 2023 | Issue 268
World Arthritis Day
October 12th is World Arthritis Day! World Arthritis Day aims to raise awareness for musculoskeletal conditions such as arthritis and support those affected by musculoskeletal disorders. This day is all about spreading information about prevention, support, and treatment.
What is Arthritis?
Arthritis is part of a larger group of musculoskeletal disorders that affect the joints. There are more than 200 different types of musculoskeletal disease, but the most common in Canada is arthritis, which affects an estimated 6 million Canadians.
The two most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis causes the tissue between the bones to break down. Osteoarthritis can be caused by injury, overuse, or repetitive stress on the joints. Rheumatoid arthritis on the other hand, happens when the immune system attacks joints in the body, breaking down the lining of the joints. This type of arthritis can be caused by many factors such as genetics and other environmental factors. Arthritis generally causes pain and stiffness in the joints.
Reducing Your Risk of Arthritis
Unfortunately, there is no sure way to prevent arthritis, but luckily, there are things you can do to reduce your risk. Maintaining mobility and function in your joints is one of the best things you can do! Stay active and incorporate a range of strength, aerobics, flexibility, and balance exercises into your fitness routine. Another way to reduce your risk of arthritis is to prevent injuries. Repetitive movements at work, in sports, and during daily life can lead to early wear and tear on your joints.
At work, make sure to avoid musculoskeletal injuries (MSI). These are often caused by repetitive activities, forceful exertion, lifting and lowering, or awkward postures while working. These types of injuries most commonly affect the neck, shoulders, back, arms, elbows, wrists, fingers, and knees, which are also the most common places for arthritis. To keep yourself and your co-workers safe, encourage proper body mechanics and posture, proper rest and recovery, and proper nutrition and hydration. If you’re concerned about MSIs, visit the Health and Safety page on Lordco Connect or contact OHS@lordco.com for tips to keep your joints safe!
To further reduce your risk of arthritis, make sure to warm up, stretch, and cool down when playing sports and exercising. Reducing repetitive movements in your daily life can also help decrease the strain on your joints. However, if repetitive or exerting movements are required in your job, sport, or life, ergonomic and safety equipment can help. Additionally, you can talk to your doctor about ways to reduce injury if you have concerns or a family history of arthritis.
How Can You Help?
On October 12th, help spread awareness about musculoskeletal diseases and injuries. Spreading awareness can help others receive a diagnosis, proper treatment, and find a support system. Help make a difference this National Arthritis Day!sure to refer them to their doctor.
HEALTH & WELLNESS CORNER OCTOBER AWARENESS
Attendees
8 OCTOBER 2023 | Issue 268
Staff trip to duncanby lodge Raybestos Daytona Trip
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Lordco Invitational 2023
LOWER MAINLAND FORT LANGLEY GOLF COURSE
9 OCTOBER 2023 | Issue 268
VANCOUVER ISLAND FAIRWINDS GOLF COURSE
OHS is shining a light on the Parksville Warehouse.
OHS was recently visiting our Island warehouse, conducting a safety audit. While reviewing their forklift pre-shift \inspection sheets, another board caught our eye. This special project board listed a variety of other safety tasks necessary for the smooth running of the warehouse, (first aid kits stocked, eye wash station refilled and clean, keeping product off the floor and all work areas tidy). Each task was assigned to a more senior staff member for overall responsibility. This helps ensure tasks get done timely, they don’t fall onto one person and allows the senior members to buddy with a new co- worker to show them the ropes. They keep track of when the tasks are completed, who completed them, then management and JHSC committee member’s review. This takes Planning for Safety to a whole new level. In talking with the staff, they appreciate helping, find they stay engaged and motivated and most importantly keep staff safe.
Way to go Team Darci and staff for keeping up physical and mental health and safety. Both are key to safety success.
Learning from our past.
You’ve heard the phrase hindsight is 20/20…... well, that is often the case in the world of safety. After someone has been hurt, we think of all the steps we should have done differ ently; the PPE we should have worn, a missed opportunity for refresher training, a process that isn’t working but still used. Most of the time, it is a series of actions that contribute to an incident. Below is a story from an actual Lordco employee. Our hope is that their story will help you and your coworkers learn from their experience so that a similar incident can be prevented at your Lordco site.
We had two bigger product spills in our Lordco locations in September. In both cases, staff needed to be evacuated from the area, specialized gear and equipment used for cleaning up and spill kits replenished after use. No doubt this has happened in your location…. Do you have a plan? Do you pull the SDS? Do you know if the product is hazardous? Who should you call for larger spills? Stay tuned for a revamp of the Lordco Spill Response Plan and how you will play a part.
STARS OF SAFETY FEBRUARY RECOGNITION
If you have any questIons surroundIng Workplace vIolence and Its preventIon, please contact krIstIn st claIr- ohs 604-476-4231
LOOK OUT FOR THE LORDCO HOLIDAY PARTIES!
West Kootenays Friday, November 17
Prince George Friday, November 17
East Kootenays Saturday, November 18
Kamloops Saturday, November 18
Vancouver Saturday, November 25
Kelowna Saturday, December 2
Vancouver Island Saturday, December 2
Calgary Friday, December 8
Edmonton Saturday, December 9
Valley Saturday, December 16
DISCOUNTS FOR
Hume Hotel, Nelson
Coast Hotel, Prince George
Royal Alexandra Hal, Cranbrook
Delta Hotel, Kamloops
Croatian Cultural Centre, Vancouver
Parkinson Rec Centre, Kelowna
Beban Park, Nanaimo
Marriot Airport Hotel, Calgary
St.Michaels Hall, Edmonton
Chilliwack Heritage Park, Chilliwack
Christmas
LORDCO Staff have the opportunity to purchase Purdy’s Chocolates at 25% off regular price.
Go to group.purdys.com, click the BOX STEP 2 – SPREAD THE WORD, Scroll down to the bottom of the page where you will find Support & Materials.
You will then find the Group Savings Catalogue – Christmas 2023. Make sure to note the special product numbers and pricing offered. Once you have chosen your favorites, email your order along with your staff account and store number to Brianna Middleton at Bmiddleton@lordco.com Orders need to be in no later than November 27th, 2023.
No orders accepted after cut of date, would be greatly appreciated. The chocolates will be sent to you in early December, just in time for Christmas.
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