Today is a special day that doesn't get a whole lot of attention or recognition: Senior Citizens Day. We're here to shed some light on the meaning of this special day and give you ideas for what you can do to celebrate! 

Today we celebrate 10% of the population, the right brained, the odd men/women out: the lefties! They may be oddballs but they do have a special day dedicated to them.

We decided to poll some of our left-handed Baudvillians to find out the good, bad, and the ugly things that come with being a leftie.
Here's what they said…

 

Being the 'ville's social media guru requires me to follow quite a few blogs so that I can stay informed about the happenings of the business world. Lately, I have been noticing a trend. A word keeps reappearing in blog headlines from all different sources: millennials. I actually even received a blog from Fast ompany yesterday morning titled, "Why the Most Successful Organizations Have Millennials in Charge". 

Our Show Us What You've Got Summer Facebook contest wrapped up yesterday. July's winner was the Van Andel Institute, a local company based in Grand Rapids, MI, that uses biomedical research to improve the lives of many people struggling with illnesses such as cancer and Parkinson's disease.

Monday was Baudville's annual company picnic, an event in which employees bring their significant others, friends, and family. It is a great opportunity for everyone companywide to mingle and meet the families and friends that they hear so much about at the office.

This year Baudville took us out to the ol' ball game! They rented out the Pepsi Stadium at 5/3 Ball Park so we could have a great view of our local minor league baseball team, the Whitecaps. I love baseball so I was excited that the picnic was at the ball park this year!

Baudville provided us with food and refreshments along with entertainment for the kiddos. There was a balloon animal artist off to the side constructing whatever their little hearts desired. I saw everything ranging from ninjas and snacks to flowers and hats being made. There was also face painting, which is always a hit with children—the  trick is getting them to sit still long enough to construct a masterpiece.

Just after the start of the ball game several items were raffled off. I was lucky enough to win a $10 gift card to John Ball Zoo. I was thrilled to win because I usually never win anything! Other winners received casual days, lotto tickets, and gift cards to local restaurants and other local retailers. Baudville never skimps on the giveaways.
I had a great time and it looked as though everyone else was having a blast as well. Baudville also brought some luck to the Whitecaps and they won over the Burlington Bees 2-0! I think I can speak for the whole company when I say Baudville knocked this year's company picnic out of the park!

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Krista is the 'ville's Web Marketing Coordinator. She came to us in 2012 as part of our stellar Sales team.
Using her experience with Baudville customers, she helps create an online experience we're sure you will enjoy! Being the chatterbox she is, she truly misses talking with all of you so don't be shy and drop her a line!