By: Cristi Wetterberg
Resource Development Executive
As a part of my job, as a Resource Development Executive, I recently had the opportunity to be a part of a fun and successful workplace giving campaign. Bard Access Systems, Inc. is an innovator and market leader in vascular access devices. Bard creates products that have a positive impact on people’s lives. During the week of Halloween, Bard employees had the opportunity to make a positive impact on people’s lives in a different way. The week started with a pancake breakfast and ended with a chili cook-off and Halloween costume and pumpkin carving contest. Employees were able to bring in their chili and everyone had the opportunity to judge which chili was the best. Curtis Cronkite won, his second year in a row! The atmosphere that day was definitely one of support for our community and overall fun for the entire Bard family! Through the hard work and support of Kate Van Rij, Human Resources Representative and all of Bard’s employees, Bard’s workplace giving campaign raised over $20,000, which included a company match, a 300% increase from last year’s campaign results!! Even though I am fortunate to see success, like this, throughout the year, I have to say being a part of this campaign was a lot of fun and I truly got to see what it means to LIVE UNITED! Thank you to everyone who works at Bard for their continued support to make our community a better place for us all.
Costume Contest Winners:
1st Place: “Old Lady” Elizabeth Richardson
2nd Place: “The Devil’s Handstand” Danny Blanchard
3rd Place: “Big Pimpin” John Haymore
Chili Contest Winners:
1st Place: Curtis Cronkite
2nd Place: Mellisa Mollner
3rd Place: Bridget Valle-Torres
