Thanks from Us
Posted by Kristen on 26 Nov 2009 at 1:30 pm | Tagged as: Other Stuff
A big part of Thanksgiving is in the first part of the name: Thanks. We all try to show our gratitude throughout the year, in big and little ways, whether it’s helping out at a car wash, running for a cause, or just pulling something off the printer for a co-worker. But when a day is devoted entirely to the act itself it’s time to step back and think, “What am I thankful for this year?”
That very question was posed to members of our Green Mountain Coffee Roasters team. Here are their answers:
Alissa
I am thankful for the amazing opportunities we have here at GMCR and all of the support we receive to make the world, as well as our local communities, better places to live.
Matt
I am thankful that GMCR helps employees with the costs of adoption!!!
Ken
I’m thankful for Café EXPRESS – without it, I’d forget to send my family members coffee.
Doug
This time of year I often reflect on the thousands of little things that, here in the United States, we rarely have cause to even *think* about, much less put in context of thanks. Things like running water that’s clean and wholesome; food in abundance, much of it produced just down the road a ways; electricity —some of it green!— and fuel for warmth in winter. Visit some of our farmers at source, and you quickly realize just how much we take for granted.
But *this* year what I’m thankful for most of all is access to affordable healthcare… and I’m more mindful than ever of just how many folks —millions right here at home— don’t have that access. I think that’s tragic, and so I’m doing what I can to make a difference.
Sandy
I am thankful for the chance I had to witness first hand the work that Green Mountain Coffee is doing in Mexico and other coffee-growing communities to address issues of food security, in partnership with organizations like Heifer International, Save the Children and others. In thanks, I’m donating a “Trio of Rabbits” through Heifer to my niece and nephews for the holidays.
Amanda
Besides working in the best department J (Corporate Social Responsibility), I am thankful to have coworkers that share my passion for music. I have the benefit of discovering new bands, attending shows, and having some great experiences while volunteering for a great cause at Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival. It is a connection that helps us all work and get to know each other better.
Mike
I am thankful for strong coffee, deep roots and the opportunity to serve, learn, and grow.
Maureen
I am thankful we have an incredible, new PR Team member this year. And, even though she doesn’t drink coffee, she’s passionate about this company and exudes that passion in everything she does, including blogging and tweeting about us. She invigorates all of us who work with her. Yay, Kristen. Thanks for being with us!
Laura
I’m thankful that I can bring my values to work at GMCR.
Reid
It’s been a year filled with great tests; both personally and professionally. Now that the dust has finally settled, I still cannot believe that I’m working for such an amazing organization and on a fabulous team (Customer Marketing) filled with extraordinary individuals. For all of this – I am unequivocally grateful.
Kristen
I’m thankful that when you ask a group of very talented, very busy Green Mountain employees to share their thanks on the blog, they not only follow through with flying colors, but do it with a smile.
What are you thankful for today?
-Kristen