The summer- like weather (at least in Ottawa)
last week certainly helped to kick start our SummerActive challenge – lots of walking, running and biking logged.
We have 49 players this year (so far, we usually we get some stragglers who join in week 2). We even have a few of our remote national staff participating this year, as well as some family members. Welcome ALL!
Results from week one can be found here.
This week’s highlights/observations...
Well, we have a new Sheriff in town... Chris G has taken down Manny for the
“Most Punctual “ player. Manny has held this elusive honour for years...but his new hire has just taken over...yes, Chris’s form was emailed in Sunday night, a few hours before Manny. Other Sunday evening submissions were Mark B and Sandra Z so they get an honourable mention.
You would think our long distance submission would have come from our colleagues in BC (Gene, Stacey, Julie) but no, Caroline E. sent hers in from CALIFORNIA while she was on vacation! And it made it in on time! Sue, do you see where she wins here?
Rick B added quitting smoking to his form, which gives him a million points (that don’t count) but does get him our ultimate respect, and support (which is worth more right?) and a call out – CONGRATS RICK!
Is it possible that Aaron is being strategic this year – setting the bar so low in week one, making it easy to improve each week to win the Most Improved Player Award?
A few of the CCS ladies went to Yoga on the Hill last week (every Wed. at noon for those interested) – I am sure they returned to the office feeling centred, calmed, and
all Zen like. Maybe they could bring Dave with them next time….?
Liz was hoping to somehow add the 20lb baby she is carrying as weight lifting but
that would be unfair as her extra weight is only temporary and some of us carry
extra weight ALL the time… nice try though.
Sue added canyoneering to her activity sheet – not even sure that is a word (spell check doesn’t think so) but she claims it is very hard – like an extreme sport – that is how hip/cool she is.
Minh, Carolyn P and Roula (probably in heels!) seem to be the only ones tackling the stairs going up here at our office. Gene in BC is doing some stairs too – what floor are you on? Chris G went up ONCE early last week, and then it looks like he figured the 2 points was just not worth it. On the flip side Manny went down once and seems to have had the same thought...not worth it!
Jean is our leader once again this year...and brisk walking is her thing. She did 1100 minutes of walking last week. I’m kinda thinking maybe she is part of some research study?
Kaytlin does weight training every day– I wouldn’t want to get on her bad side – she could probably take me out in a second.
Chantal is making good use of her gym membership – exercise classes every day – what a commitment!
Odette! You are playing??? And look at all the walking everyday – yeah!
Top ten to watch for week one are Jean W, Katie J, Sue W., Gene C, Roula A, Caroline E, Kaytlin M, Chantal HN, Karl S., and Terry D. I’d watch out for Carolyn
P only one point behind Terry and Julie D., only 5 points out and the long weekend ahead – she’ll be out dancing!
Variety point leaders this week are Gillian, Alyssa, Julie D and Minh – all had 7 different activities logged – variety keeps it fun.
So for week one, we had 41 players get their forms to me by 4:00pm on Monday making them eligible for the weekly draw. Don’t worry people; the odds get better as the weeks go on…This week’s winners are: Colin Sell and Marie Claude Mallet.
First one to find me gets to choose their prize - $10 Starbucks gift card or the fabulous "Jeans for a Week" poster to hang on your door/cubicle.
On your mark, get set, GO
Some housekeeping issues:
Please put your name on the form – I do print them out to read and if there is no name I may steal some of your points.
Please use the updated form attached here. There was a formula glitch on the yard work sections (corrected on those who had time inputted last week – don’t worry) and you can now input your activity on the “other” line.
Due to the holiday on Monday May 20th...forms need to be in by Tuesday end of day (4:00pm end of MY day).
Thanks all for playing...unit next week...
last week certainly helped to kick start our SummerActive challenge – lots of walking, running and biking logged.
We have 49 players this year (so far, we usually we get some stragglers who join in week 2). We even have a few of our remote national staff participating this year, as well as some family members. Welcome ALL!
Results from week one can be found here.
This week’s highlights/observations...
Well, we have a new Sheriff in town... Chris G has taken down Manny for the
“Most Punctual “ player. Manny has held this elusive honour for years...but his new hire has just taken over...yes, Chris’s form was emailed in Sunday night, a few hours before Manny. Other Sunday evening submissions were Mark B and Sandra Z so they get an honourable mention.
You would think our long distance submission would have come from our colleagues in BC (Gene, Stacey, Julie) but no, Caroline E. sent hers in from CALIFORNIA while she was on vacation! And it made it in on time! Sue, do you see where she wins here?
Rick B added quitting smoking to his form, which gives him a million points (that don’t count) but does get him our ultimate respect, and support (which is worth more right?) and a call out – CONGRATS RICK!
Is it possible that Aaron is being strategic this year – setting the bar so low in week one, making it easy to improve each week to win the Most Improved Player Award?
A few of the CCS ladies went to Yoga on the Hill last week (every Wed. at noon for those interested) – I am sure they returned to the office feeling centred, calmed, and
all Zen like. Maybe they could bring Dave with them next time….?
Liz was hoping to somehow add the 20lb baby she is carrying as weight lifting but
that would be unfair as her extra weight is only temporary and some of us carry
extra weight ALL the time… nice try though.
Sue added canyoneering to her activity sheet – not even sure that is a word (spell check doesn’t think so) but she claims it is very hard – like an extreme sport – that is how hip/cool she is.
Minh, Carolyn P and Roula (probably in heels!) seem to be the only ones tackling the stairs going up here at our office. Gene in BC is doing some stairs too – what floor are you on? Chris G went up ONCE early last week, and then it looks like he figured the 2 points was just not worth it. On the flip side Manny went down once and seems to have had the same thought...not worth it!
Jean is our leader once again this year...and brisk walking is her thing. She did 1100 minutes of walking last week. I’m kinda thinking maybe she is part of some research study?
Kaytlin does weight training every day– I wouldn’t want to get on her bad side – she could probably take me out in a second.
Chantal is making good use of her gym membership – exercise classes every day – what a commitment!
Odette! You are playing??? And look at all the walking everyday – yeah!
Top ten to watch for week one are Jean W, Katie J, Sue W., Gene C, Roula A, Caroline E, Kaytlin M, Chantal HN, Karl S., and Terry D. I’d watch out for Carolyn
P only one point behind Terry and Julie D., only 5 points out and the long weekend ahead – she’ll be out dancing!
Variety point leaders this week are Gillian, Alyssa, Julie D and Minh – all had 7 different activities logged – variety keeps it fun.
So for week one, we had 41 players get their forms to me by 4:00pm on Monday making them eligible for the weekly draw. Don’t worry people; the odds get better as the weeks go on…This week’s winners are: Colin Sell and Marie Claude Mallet.
First one to find me gets to choose their prize - $10 Starbucks gift card or the fabulous "Jeans for a Week" poster to hang on your door/cubicle.
On your mark, get set, GO
Some housekeeping issues:
Please put your name on the form – I do print them out to read and if there is no name I may steal some of your points.
Please use the updated form attached here. There was a formula glitch on the yard work sections (corrected on those who had time inputted last week – don’t worry) and you can now input your activity on the “other” line.
Due to the holiday on Monday May 20th...forms need to be in by Tuesday end of day (4:00pm end of MY day).
Thanks all for playing...unit next week...
