Winning Spirit Magazine May - June ID WA 2018 | Page 2

WINNING SPIRIT
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May/June 2018
May/June 2018
WINNING SPIRIT
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May/June 2018
May/June 2018
LHM Day of Service: Idaho/Washington Edition
Going About Doing Good
WASHINGTON
The annual LHM Day of Service is one that employees throughout the company look forward to
each year—not only as a chance to help others but also as a way of sharing our company culture
with the world. In Washington and Idaho, employees spent time in community gardens planting,
weeding, and landscaping. In all, the experience was extremely positive for everyone involved, and
some of your co-workers—and some of the people we’ve helped— have shared their feelings below. ◆
“The highlight was
the kids (Westridge
Academy students)
singing as they
worked and traveled
the campus. I enjoyed
having Megaplex and
Super Ford together as
an opportunity to learn
more about others.”
Corina Nelson
“The efforts of the team of volunteers from Larry H.
Miller really made a difference for the individuals and
families that use our programs and services. Your army
of nearly 100 volunteers helped to achieve worthwhile
and visible results by cleaning repairing, power-washing,
and landscaping the Center’s grounds, the HeadStart
playground area, our transitional housing unit, and the
community garden. This is an amazing example of how
a business can be a force for the greater good in the
community in which they live and work!
Dave Richardson, Executive Director,
Northeast Community Center
SHO, SHY, SLE, and STO, Northeast
Community Center/The Community Garden
4 Dealership Awards
6 LHM Day of Service 2018
12 Society of Excellence
4 Dealership Awards
6 LHM Day of Service 2018
12 Society of Excellence
“Our employees said that they really enjoyed
working at the park, especially with the weather
being so nice that day. There were plenty of
projects for everyone to stay busy and productive.
It was nice to be able to see a project from start to
finish. (We built and painted a white picket fence.)
The event director, Steve Hirschi, said “I’m very
impressed with how much work your company
accomplished. Not only did you guys do a lot, but
the quality of work was amazing.” Multiple times he
commented on the quality of work. He also really
liked that we were all dressed in the same T-shirt.”
Shaylee Thacker
“I feel the project this year
was very positive. We
all worked close to each
other, so we had a lot of
interaction. We had a light
breakfast at the beginning.
The staff at Riverdale city
did a nice job of introducing
what we were going to
do and thanking us. Our
staff loves participating in
the Larry H. Miller day of
service.”
Troy Bullard
S P E C I A L E D I T I O N
UTAH
4 Dealership Awards
6 LHM Day of Service 2018
12 Society of Excellence
S P E C I A L E D I T I O N
COLORADO/NEW MEXICO
S P E C I A L E D I T I O N
ARIZONA/CALIFORNIA
4 Dealership Awards
6 LHM Day of Service 2018
12 Society of Excellence
S P E C I A L E D I T I O N
IDAHO/WASHINGTON
We created four different issues of Winning Spirit
Magazine to showcase the Day of Service
activities in each of the different regions.
The Larry H. Miller Group of Companies
LHM Group’s Guiding Principle #5: Go About Doing
Good Until There’s Too Much Good in the World.
Larry Miller understood the importance of giving back to the
community, and he made it an integral part of his life. Gail
Miller said, “Participating in our annual Day of Service is a
wonderful way for our organization to carry on Larry’s legacy
of helping others.” In addition to organized projects and
participating in charitable causes, doing good in the world
can be as simple as sharing a smile, holding the door open for
someone, or performing a simple act of service. While small
or insignificant to us, our gift of time, service, or kindness can
make all the difference to someone in need.
Discussion ideas for managers, leaders, and teams:
1. Whether you participated in an organized event
and/or provided service on your own, what was
your favorite part of the Day of Service? What
was the most challenging or difficult part?
2. What causes or charities are close to your heart?
These can range from local organizations to
national groups. Make a list of the ways you can
get involved. Are there ideas or projects your
team/department could do to serve together
this year?