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The Affiliated Family NewsMay 2013Volume 4, Issue 8Employee of the Month - Miguel “Michael” LopezRandy Arceneaux / President and CEO presents the“Employee of the Month” award to Miguel “Michael” LopezJoin us as we congratulate Michael Lopez for being elected as Employee of the Month for May. Michael beganworking as an Order Selector in the Perishable Shipping Department in December, 2008. He was promotedto Food Service Technician in November, 2012. Yolanda Davis, supervisor, reports that Michael does anexcellent job and takes great pride in his work. Yolanda tells us Michael comes to work with a smile on hisface, and has been a great asset to the Food Service Department. PLEASE SEE EMPLOYEE ON PAGE 61

In the NewsRoger Lowe HonoredRoger Lowe was honored at the 66th Annual Stockholdersmeeting held on Wednesday, April 10th, 2013.The plaque read:Presented to Roger LoweJanuary 25, 2013In Honor of 40 Years of Loyal LeadershipAnd Dedication to the Growth and Success ofAffiliated Foods, Inc.Amarillo, TexasBut let a man examine himselfBy examination and experience,wisdom and growth follow1 Corinthians 11:28#1842 Lowes SS - Brackettville, TXPhoto courtesy of Mendy Eslinger / Buying Dept.This year our nation celebrated the 30th AnnualNational Frozen Food Month. National FrozenFood Month promotes national awareness ofthe convenience, quality and nutritional benefitsof frozen foods.Lowes Super S in Brackettville, TX held adrawing for this event and Dennis Bullard ofBrackettville, TX was the winner of a freezer.Dennis is pictured with Julian Alcala Jr.,Assistant Manager of the store.Courtesy of Ernesto Contreras Courtesy / Manager, of Tana Bray Lowes / HR SS #1422

In the News2013 Spring Food ShowThanks to everyone, Retailers, Vendors,and Employees for making the 2013 SpringFood Show a GREAT success!Randy Arceneaux / President and CEO, the “Grand Prize Winner”,Joseph Welsh / Owner of Pueblo Markets, Marfa and Van Horn,TX, and Tammie Coffee / Vice President and CFO.The grand prize was a trip for 2 to Paris, France.Photos courtesy of Mendy Eslinger / Buying Dept.3

In the NewsAFI’s Warehouse Incentive ProgramAt Affiliated Foods, when we hire a new order selector there is a working standard that must be met in thefirst 60 days of employment. The Warehouse Management System calculates time for each store orderbased on Engineered Labor Standard. This time / standard must be met at 100% by the first 60 days. Oncethe selector achieves 100% of standard and keeps that standard or above, they become qualified order selectors.This process helps orders to be pulled in a timely manner.May 2013 Above and Beyond…GroceryQualifiedAntonio CovarrubiaSteven RueChristopher WilkinsonFredrick LebaronJose RodriguezDionicio SaucedoJamieson WashingtonJoel NgoGerardo GarciaTop PayFernando AcostaPerishableQualifiedMichael HolleyPaul HammarbeckTristian McBethTop PayAlonzo MaciasIsrael RammirezChristian ArrendandoJoseph SamayoaLillo GardnerChristian JohnsonPerishableTop Pay Cont.Rupert BrashearsGabriel GasparEstevan ZubiaCarlos ThomasDetrick EvansHBCQualifiedVicki LeyvaRoxanne MelendrezBrandee WallTop PayLuz PonceCourtesy of Jimmy Ross / Director of Warehouse Operations, David Trimble / Assistant Directorof Warehouse Operations, Enrique Barreras / Dry Grocery Supervisor, Ralph Telles / PerishableSupervisor and Preston Haberman / HBC Supervisor4

In the NewsMemorial Day Remembrance - “The Buddy Poppy”WWI, Ypres, Belgium, 1915...Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae, M.D. writes “In FlandersField”, a heart-felt poem that vented all his anguished despair on the sight, sounds and realityof war. He was witness to the image of red poppies growing between the rows of crosseson Flanders Field. Crosses that were so recently placed on the graves of fallen heroes…Thissight was the same throughout Belgium, France and Gallipoli…WWI, France, 1918...Madame E. Guerin, “French Poppy Lady” shortly after WWI ended,was concerned that the free world was “ forgetting to soon those who sleep in FlandersField”. She was the founder of the American and French Children’s League, and also foundher inspiration from Lieutenant-Colonel McCrae’s poem. She decided that the poppyshould be the memorial flower for all that had fallen in the Allied graveyards. The proceedsfrom the sales of poppies would go to American French orphans, many countries helped herin the cause, America, Australia, Britain, Canada and New Zealand. Meanwhile across theocean in America, Moina Michael was taking up the cause.WWI, New York City, 1918...Moina Michael: “Poppy Lady”, was a volunteer at theYMCA Overseas War Secretaries Headquarters. As the story goes; ayoung soldier left a current copy of the “Ladies Home Journal” at her desk. She came across the article ofColonel McCrae and his poem, Colonel McCrae had died from pneumonia on January 28, 1918. She becametransfixed on the last verse of the poem. At that moment she made a personal pledge to “Keep the Faith”, shevowed to wear a red poppy of Flanders Field in remembrance of all who had served in the war. Compelled bythis series of events Moina scribbled down her response to the passing of the torch. She titles her poem “WeShall Keep the Faith”. Moina continued to pursue selling silk poppies as a means of raising funds to assistdisabled veterans. In 1921 the American Legion Auxiliary adopted the poppy as the symbol of remembrancefor war veterans, but in 1922 decided to go with the daisy instead.The VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) conducted it’s first nation wide poppy distribution before MemorialDay in 1922. In 1923 they decided that the poppies will be assembled by disabled and needy veterans, whowould be paid for their work that would help them with financial assistance. It was at that time that the poppiesbecame known as the “Buddy Poppy” and in 1924 the VFW registered the name with the U. S. PatentOffice. On May 20th, 1924, it was granted, the “Buddy Poppy” officially became the trademark for the VFW.PLEASE SEE POPPY ON PAGE 7Lieutenant Colonel JohnMcCrae, MD...Canadianpoet, physician, author,artist and soldier duringWWI.“In Flanders Fields”In Flanders fields the poppies blowBetween the crosses row by rowThat mark our place; and in the skyThe larks, still bravely singing, flyScarce heard amid the guns below.We are the dead. Short days agoWe lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,Loved, and were loved, and now we lieIn Flanders fields.Take up our quarrel with the foe:To you from failing hands, we throwThe torch; be yours to hold it high.If you break faith with us who dieWe shall not sleep, though poppies growIn Flanders fields.~Written: May 1915Moina Belle Michael...Professor at the Universityof Georgia. Author,Volunteer WWI.“We Shall Keep the Faith”Oh! You who sleep in Flanders fields,Sleep sweet-to rise anew!We caught the torch you threwAnd holding high, we keep the FaithWith All who died.We cherish, too, the poppy redThat grows on fields where valor led;That blood of heroes never dies,But lends a luster to the redOf the flower that blooms above the deadIn Flanders fields.And now the Torch and Poppy RedWe wear in honor of our dead.Fear not that ye have died for naught;We’ll Teach the lesson that ye wroughtIn Flanders fields.~Written: November 19185

In the NewsEMPLOYEE: May Employee of the MonthSTORY: cont. fromPage 1.Michael’s face lights up when he talks about his ninemonthold daughter, Jazlynn; that he shares with significantother, Deseray Ochoa. Michael says he has alwaysbeen a fast learner and loves to try new things. He playsbasketball, football and softball and still has time to hookup the X-box on occasion. The family loves to cook-out,watch movies, and just spend time together. They have aGreat Dane, Major. Michael’s favorite food is fajitas andhe knows his favorite movie of all time will be Iron Man3 – as soon as he sees it.The most influential people in Michael’s life have beenhis parents. They have guided him through any problemsand been there in good times and bad. Michael says hehas truly enjoyed becoming a part of the Food ServiceTeam. Michael says everyday is full of surprises and their team is ready and excited to handle them. Michael iscurrently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and hopes to open his own business in thefuture.Spotlight on the WarehouseMiguel “Michael” Lopez, Employee of the Month for May 2013He selected gift certificates from Jorge’s Mexican Bar & Grill and The Plaza and will receive an additional 250safety bonus points. AFI says “Thanks for all you do, Michael.” Congratulations!Joseph SamayoaCourtesy of Rita Koontz / Human ResourcesNewcomer of the Month!Joseph has been recognized by his supervisor RalphTelles as an up and coming top employee. Joseph hasquickly impressed his supervisors with his great attitudeand ability to achieve production standard quicklyand efficiently. Joseph started with Affiliated witha part time work scenario planned, but soon realizedwith the daytime hours he worked, he was able towork full time and still maintain his college hours.Joseph’s plan is to finish school and become a Coach/Teacher. He is engaged, with wedding plans soon tocome. Joseph says the ability to work these hours andmaintain his college path is ideal and intends to staywith Affiliated for the long run.Courtesy of Jason Lueb / Inventory Manager6

From the Kitchen CounterLayered Taco SaladI lb.2/3 c.1 packet22 Tbsp.3 cloves1 tsp.4 cups1 can (2.25)2 medium1 small58 oz.1 c.16 oz.1 bagGround beefWaterShurfine Taco SeasoningMedium ripe avocadosFinely chopped onionGarlic, mincedShurfine Lemon JuiceShredded lettuceShurfine sliced black olivesTomatoes, choppedCucumber, peeled and choppedGreen Onions choppedShurfine Shredded CheddarShurfine Picante SauceShurfine Sour CreamShurfine Chips Tortilla Restaurant1. In small skillet, cook ground beef, well done, drain grease. Mix in Taco Seasoning,add water. Bring to boil, turn down heat, simmer for 10 minutes.2. Peel and pit avocados, mash in small bowl, add garlic, chopped onions andlemon juice, mix well.3. In a large bowl, layer all the ingredients...Beef, lettuce, avocado mixture, cucumbers,green onions (save a little to garnish the top), tomatoes, cheese ,black olives, picante sauce and sour cream.4. Serve right away will tortilla chips.Courtesy of Val Clawson /DeJarnett and Western FamilyPOPPY: MEMORIAL Day RemembranceSTORY: cont. from The VFW holds it’s poppy campaign annually on MemorialPage 5.Day weekend. As dictated by VFW by-laws the profits frompoppy sales are placed in each VFW Posts’ “Relief Fund”...For the aid, assistance, relief, and comfort of needy or disabled veterans or members of theArmed Forces and their dependents, and the widows and orphans of deceased veterans.For the maintenance and expansion of the VFW National Home and other facilities devoted exclusivelyto the benefit and welfare of the dependents, widows, and orphans of disabled, needy, or deceasedveterans or members of the Armed Forces.For necessary expenses in providing entertainment, care, and assistance to hospitalized veterans ormembers of the Armed Forces.For veterans' rehabilitation, welfare, and service work.To perpetuate the memory of deceased veterans and members of the Armed Forces, and to comfort survivors.To date the VFW has sold over 3 quarters of a billion Buddy Poppies. As long as Americanscontinue to spill their blood in defense of freedom, sales from this “Miracle Flower” will undoubtedlycontinue to be strong.A Special Thanks to Quartermaster Garrett A. Schultz, VFW Golding-Meadows Post #1475 / Amarillo, TX7Reference and Excerpts: Wikipedia,vfw1679.tripod.com, www.vfw.org,www.utnrotcalum.org,www.iwvpa.net, blogspot.com,www.greatwar.co.uk

In the NewsAffiliated Foods “ Team 2013”If you have any thing to contribute please e-mail the “AFI Family News” @ www.afinews@afiama.com1401 Farmers AvenueAmarillo, TX 79118806-372-3851A Note of Thanks!“THANK YOU” to all who have contributed to the success of the Newsletter”!A special thanks to Dale Thompson for his continued support and help!The Affiliated Family NewsCathy Gallivan / afinews@afiama.comMothers over time:8Columbus’s Mom: ”I do not care if you discoveredAmerica...You should have written”.Humpty Dumpty’s Mom: ”Humpty, if I have told youonce I have told you a thousand times, do not sit on thatwall. But did you listen?...Nooooooo!Albert Einstein’s Mom: “Can’t you do something withyour hair!” “Gel, mousse...something?”Thomas Edison’s Mom: “Yes, I am proud that you discoveredthe light bulb, now turn off the light and go tobed! ...Do you think we are made of money?”For more great jokes go to www.guy-sports.com