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The Affiliated Family NewsFebruary 2013Volume 5, Issue 4Employee of the Month - Melody WitherspoonRandy Arceneaux / President and CEO presents the“Employee of the Month” award to Melody Witherspoon.February’s Employee of the Month is Melody Witherspoon from Farmer’s Veg-Pak. Melody works under thedirection of Rick Scroggins. Rick tells us that Melody is meticulous and her work ethic is superior. The retailcustomers are her priority and he knows every day is a productive day when Melody is involved. Melody willcomplete 2 years of service in April of this year.PLEASE SEE EMPLOYEE ON PAGE 61

In the NewsAFI Introduces Janie WagnerPlease meet Janie Wagner Accounting Manager for PTG (Panhandle Transportation Group). Janie began her professionalcareer working for Herring Bank as a Bank Management Intern during college and moved to the OperationsSpecialist position upon graduation. She was employed with Roberts Truck Center as Business Manager for the NewMexico locations and worked for the Vega Independent School District as Chief Financial Officer.She grew up outside of Vega, TX with an agricultural background. Growing up Janie was actively involved in all facetsof the 4-H program which included raising livestock and exhibiting them in livestock shows. She graduated from WestTexas A&M University where she studied Agribusiness and double majored in accounting. She was actively involvedin multiple organizations in college, including collegiate 4-H, FFA, Block & Bridle, and Student Government. She nowresides in Vega and enjoys being close to her family and living in a friendly small community.Janie likes to run and participates in local runs for charities. Other hobbies include restoring hot rods, music and enjoyingfamily and friends.When we asked Janie how she likes it here at AFI/PTG she stated: “I am very excited to be a member of the AFI/PTGFamily and cannot wait for the opportunities that await me!”We welcome Janie on board and wish her many years of success with our company…The Affiliated Family NewsPhoto courtesy of Dale Thompson / New AccountsTry One-Person BrainstormingOne-Person BrainstormingMany people claim their best ideas and solutions to problems come to themout of the blue—while taking a shower, taking a walk around the block, orsitting on a park bench. Make this phenomenon work for you. Define yourproblem and take a 20-minute walk. Bring paper and pen. Once you aretemporarily removed from environmental distractions, a solution may cometo you. The reduced distraction allows you to focus better and visualize,process, and imagine outcomes more easily. Incorporate this strategy forgreater productivity.Reference www.WorkExcel.com2

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.February 2013 Above and Beyond…GroceryQualifiedMaluo WolJon ReaDavid MonroeAlexander PerezMatthew OrtegaAaron LakeTerry MontgomeryEric HernandezJuan FaragozaSir Thomas GaitherTop PayIrving MataJames LanhamJoseph OrtizJacob TijerinaTimothy WatsonChristopher HernandezPerishableQualifiedTodd SenaRupert BrashearsJose TorresTop PayCody LivengoodJuan HernandezAldo SaenzChristopher VandammeJosh McDanielPhilip LumbreraRolando BalcazarHBCQualifiedChrystal SepedaTop PayEdith ContrerasErica CortezCourtesy of Jimmy Ross / Director of Warehouse Operations, David Trimble / Assistant Director of Warehouse Operations,Enrique Barreras / Dry Grocery Supervisor and Preston Haberman / HBC Supervisor3

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In the NewsAffiliated Food ServiceIn 1978, Affiliated Food Servicewas born to expand the availabilityof in-store bakery and deliproducts for our member retailersand to establish a top notchsupplier to the food service usersin the trade area.This unique dual house situation provides the capability to service customers with a full line of products.As a broad line distributor, Affiliated Food Service is able to deliver to a wide spectrum of customers,including convenience stores, schools, hospitals and some of the finest restaurants in the sevenstate region: Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado, Arkansas, New Mexico and Arizona.The "Affiliated Advantage" allows customers access to the quality and convenience of Plains Dairy, TriState Baking and the entire warehouse of Affiliated Foods. With a product line of over 30,000 items,we’re sure to meet your food service needs.Benefits of Affiliated Foods Service for Member stores:Better than competitive pricing.You are buying from a company that you own.Members receive year-end patronage from purchases.A staff of experienced Food Service and Bakery-Deli Specialists.We will be featuring our Food Service products and servicesat the Affiliated Spring Food Show “Pursue Excellence” onApril 11, 2013. Please make plans to attend!Courtesy of Tana Bray / HRCourtesy of Dale Thompson / New Accounts5

EMPLOYEE: February Employee of the MonthSTORY: cont. fromPage 1.In the NewsMelody has been married to Jeff for 30 years and theyhave one son, Hunter. Hunter has blessed them withone grandson, Heath, who is 2 ½. Melody’s eyes lightup when she talks about Heath and the fun they havewith him. Melody is an advanced scuba diver and herfavorite hobby is quilting. She also enjoys knitting,reading and scrapbooking. Melody and her husbandreally enjoy scuba diving in the Florida Keys and hopeto go again soon. The family has two dogs, one cat,and 20 chickens. Melody’s favorite food is Mexican andher favorite movie is Gone with the Wind.Melody’s inspiration comes from her dad. Her dad alwaystold her that life would be full of disappointmentsand to keep her eyes on Jesus because He would neverdisappoint her. She believes it to be true today.Melody plans to continue working for AFI and keep doinga great job.Melody Witherspoon Employee of the Month for February 2013She selected gift certificates from Jorge’s Mexican Grill and will receive an additional 250 safety bonuspoints. Keep up the GREAT work, Melody. Congratulations!Spotlight on the WarehouseCourtesy of Jason Lueb / Inventory ManagerCourtesy of Rita Koontz / Human ResourcesNewcomer of the Month!Johnathan Mootry,Johnathan, is one of the up and coming Orderselectors from the Dry Grocery selection crew.He might have only started working here atAffiliated the second week of December, buthas quickly impressed his supervisors. Hisgreat work ethic has shown quickly on theselection floor. Johnathan’s supervisor, EnriqueBarreras attributes this to Bryce’s dedicationto his new wife and first baby on theway.Johnathan has just moved to Amarillo andbelieves he has found the stable job he waslooking for here atAFI. He wouldeventually like to own his own business, but says the good work environment and employees will probablykeep him here a while.6

From the Kitchen CounterPrincess SandwichesMrs. Rorer’s Sandwiches, 1912By the late 1800s, sandwiches had found theirplace in American lunchboxes and on dinner tables.This cookbook, originally published in 1894by well-known cookbook author Sarah TysonRorer, was the first American cookbook focusedsolely on sandwiches.That was then...Above is one of the original recipes from the cookbook!For more of the recipes go to … www.thehenryford.orgThis is Now!1 can 10 oz.Juice from2 Tbsp.241/2 tsp.1/2 tsp.Shurfine Premium ChunkChickenHalf a LemonShurfine Butter melted orOlive oilShurfine Walnut halvesShurfine PaprikaShurfine salt1. Place all the ingredients in bowl mixthoroughly.2. Put the mixture between thin slicesof buttered bread, trim crusts and cut into fingers!Whether serving to your Princessor Prince at home...Shurfine willmake your lunch fit for Royalty!!Courtesy of Val Clawson / DeJarnett and Western Family7

In the NewsAffiliated Foods “ Team 2013”A 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.comIf you have any thing to contribute please e-mail the “AFI Family News” @ www.afinews@afiama.comWhat did the Boy Picklesay to the Girl Pickle?1401 Farmers AvenueAmarillo, TX 79118806-372-3851You mean a great“DILL”to me!!!Awwwwww………..8