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JENCO INC. A FAMILY OF COMPANIES MAY 2013
WATT’S CURRENT DEAN CIUPPA CAUSES POLICY CHANGE AT JENCO
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LEAN CONSTRUCTION
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OFFICE ETIQUETTE
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Table of Contents:
President’s Report 3
Saving for College 4
Presentation Tips 4
Business Mission 5
Bright Ideas 5
Lean Construction 6
Office Etiquette 7
Bulletin Board 8
Bad Day 9
Jenco’s Business Mission:
Build a learning organization by
compelling every associate to
notice, observe, and assess
their ethics and capacities to
produce Conditions of
Satisfaction for all our
customers with practical offers
that manifest, demonstrate,
and display the highest of
human virtues.
Dean Ciuppa Causes Policy
Change at Jenco
Dean’s father, Sal, was one of Jen Electric’s first
employees. Dean started working with us when he
was still a kid; he worked the summers while he was
still in high school. After he graduated from college
he came to work for us full time. 20 years later his
father has long retired, but Dean is still here! This
month is Dean’s 20th anniversary with Jenco, so if
you see him please be sure to congratulate him on
this remarkable accomplishment.
I am sure Dean would agree that he has witnessed
several changes over his 20 years with us. With that
being said, I am implementing a new policy that is
effective immediately. All field employees that have
been with us for 20 years will receive an additional
week of paid vacation.
Since Dean is our first field employee to reach this
milestone, I have decided to give him two weeks of
additional vacation time this year. I hope he takes
this time to relax and enjoy his much deserved time
off.
Congrats Dean!
Kelly Anderson
Happy 20th anniversary
from your Jenco family!
President’s Report
The kids are out of school, weather’s heating up and hopefully a little vacation is in the plans. We all
work hard, but none harder than the folks in the field, especially in the summer. I heard Mark Grace
comment one time that during his career as a catcher he would lose 12-15 lbs in the course of a
summertime ball game in Chicago. It’s important that we all hydrate during the summer months.
H o w m u c h w a t e r d o w e n e e d t o d r i n k ?
A good estimate is to take your body weight in pounds and divide that number in half. That gives you
the number of ounces of water per day that you need to drink. For example, if you weigh 160 pounds,
you should drink at least 80 ounces of water per day. If you exercise you should drink another 8
ounce glass of water for every 20 minutes you are active. If you drink coffee or alcohol, you should
drink at least an equal amount of water. When you are traveling on an airplane, it is good to drink 8
ounces of water for every hour you are on board the plane. If you live in an arid climate, you should
add another 2 servings per day. As you can see, your daily need for water can add up to quite a lot.
The best source of water is plain, pure drinking water. Sodas have a lot of sugar in them and aren't a
good source, so if you drink them, they don't count towards your daily amount. Herbal teas that aren't
diuretic are fine. Sports drinks contain electrolytes and may be beneficial, just look out for added
sugar and calories that you don't need.
C a r r y A W a t e r B o t t l e
It may be difficult to drink enough water on a busy day. Be sure you have water handy at all times by
keeping a bottle for water with you when you are working, traveling, or exercising. If you get bored with
plain water, add a bit of lemon or lime for a touch of flavor. There are some brands of flavored water
available, but some of them have sugar or artificial sweeteners which you don't need.
Drink up and have a great summer!
Bob Kohnen
Saving for College Did you know that the average cost for one year at
a public in-state col lege is $22,261? The cost
soars to $43,289 when talking about a year at a
private col lege. The fact is the cost of going to
college continues to be on the rise, and there are
no signs of i t slowing down in the foreseeable
future.
If you are planning on helping your kids pay for
their col lege expenses there are a number of ways
you can start saving, but the key is to start as soon
as soon as early as possible.
Since this decision can be an important part of parenting and has many more
possibil it ies than I could possibly l ist in this art icle, I ’m going to l ist some of the
articles and websites that I found which have excellent facts on this topic, and are
written by experts in the field.
CNN Money’s Guide to College Savings Plans
USA Today: Saving for College: Tips on 529 Plans and Scholarships
Saving for College: Where to Start
4 Costly Mistakes Parents Make When Saving for College
Joe DeVecchio
Presentation Tips
We’ve all been in a presentation that was mind-numbingly boring.
You know the type of presentation where the presenter has lengthy
paragraphs on their PowerPoint slides and reads directly from them.
Nothing is worse for the audience then staring at the clock waiting
for it to be over. Also nothing is worse for the presenter, because no
one is paying attention to whatever they are trying to sell. Below are
some tips to keep in mind for your next presentation:
When using PowerPoint do not write sentences. Instead, use
key words that trigger you to talk about something.
Do not read directly from a piece of paper or the slides
Use contrasting colors and easy to read fonts
People love visuals- use pictures, charts and graphs
Be careful when choosing animations and slide transitions–
don’t go overboard
Know your material and the flow of the presentation
Tell a story: Where are we now? Where do we want to go? How
are we going to get there?
For more presentation tips click here
Jen Meacham
Business Mission
Bright Ideas
Who are our customers? The most obvious customer is the
companies that contract with us to do electrical work. We
complete work to produce Conditions of Satisfaction for these
customers, so they are inclined to contract with us again. As a
company with an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), we as
stockholders are customers as well, and therefore are each
other’s customers. We work to produce Conditions of Satisfaction
for each other. The direct result of taking care of each other’s
concerns is the profitability of the company. This profitability
funds our ESOP, which in turn allows us to save and invest for the
time in our lives when we retire and are no longer working. With
this in mind, we are compelled to notice, observe and assess our
methods and practices to produce Conditions of Satisfaction for
all our customers.
Wes Heier
Build a learning organization by
compelling every associate to
notice, observe and assess their
ethics and capacities to produce
Conditions of Satisfaction for all
our customers with practical
offers that manifest, demonstrate
and display this highest of
human virtues.
It’s the start of summer in Arizona, and often a time for preparation. Some plan for an upcoming vacation,
others look toward spending additional time with family, and most just prepare for the heat. However your
calendar fills up, it’s almost guaranteed that a few days are reserved out by the pool. As you get ready for
increased use of that oasis in the yard, maybe it’s time to consider investing in future savings. Give your
filtration system the tools necessary to help decrease cost, and increase that next vacation fund. The pri-
mary focus should be with an energy efficient pump. Most pool pumps in Arizona operate at a fixed speed
for a scheduled duration. By always running at 100% it’s impossible to achieve savings, and it is usually
more than needed for typical filtration. Make the switch to a Variable Speed Motor and enjoy these bene-
fits:
Reduce electrical use by up to 80%
Save up to $400 annually on utility costs
Instantly eligible for a $200 rebate provided through most utility providers
Reduce motor stress and increase the overall lifespan of the system
Decreased ambient noise provides for a quieter backyard experience
By using a variable speed motor you actually operate the
filtration system slightly longer than with a normal pump
but at a much lower speed. This not only improves water
clarity but reduces the amount of energy used.
Visit your local pool supply store today, or check with your
electrical provider to see how you can get started!
Eric Torvie
LEAN Construction
W h a t i s L E A N C o n s t r u c t i o n ?
Lean Construction is a way to design production systems to minimize
waste of materials, time and effort in order to generate the maximum
possible amount of value. “Lean” combines the capabilities of the
workforce with organizational techniques to achieve high outcomes
with few resources.
Two examples of effective Lean processes at work that help identify
problems quickly are the “Plan- Do- Check- Act” method, and the
5S’s (Sort, Set in Order, Shine/Sweep, Standardize and Sustain).
At Jenco we perform custom variations of those processes listed
above through our own Adroit Operations Management software,
and daily/weekly field huddles. We use this information by measuring
and feeding back our Short Duration Schedule information to our
estimators and operation group, where they then can make a well-
informed assessment to act, or correct our historical project
information.
Lean practices like these, have helped Jenco find areas where we need
to make improvements sooner rather than in the last 2-4 weeks of a
project. Costly overruns near the end of a job, on average, end up
costing subcontractors 19%- 62% more to pay for expediting,
overtime, missing material, last minute “fix it” items, schedule
impacts or labor overruns.
W h o P r a c t i c e s L E A N C o n s t r u c t i o n a n d W h y ?
Lean Construction is for owners, architects, designers, engineering,
subcontractors, suppliers and vendors to collaborate, embrace and
improve on all aspects of our business for the benefit of project
teams and partners for shared savings and improved profits for all.
“Lean Construction” refers to the entire industry, and not a particular
phase during which construction takes place. At Jenco we embrace
“Lean practices” as a journey not a destination or a place to end.
Click here to visit the Lean Construction Institute’s website to learn
more. Also, please feel free to email me if you have any questions.
Scot Johnson
Plan, Do, Check, Act Method
The 5S’s
Office Etiquette
People cannot view themselves. Think about it. You cannot see how other people see you. It’s important
for you to be aware of how your actions affect others, especially when you are working in close quarters.
Office etiquette often gets forgotten about once we get comfortable in the environment. For example,
when you pack your lunch do you think how the smell of leftover fish in the fridge may affect your
coworkers? It’s important to be conscientious of others thoughts, opinions, feelings and overall wellbeing.
Below are some tips on office etiquette:
K i t c h e n f a u x p a s: Respect your
co-workers in the kitchen. If your soup
makes a mess of the microwave, clean
it up! Make sure you leave room in the
fridge and in the freezer for others.
Don’t leave stuff in the fridge/freezer
over the weekend. Most importantly
leave the strong smelling foods at home.
For more tips on kitchen etiquette at
work check out this article.
T a k e a d e e p b r e a t h b e f o r e h i t t i n g s e n d: It is
very easy to confront a co-worker via email. You can say
what is truly on your mind without the face-to-face drama
that comes with a conversation. This type of conversation
could potentially create a hostile working environment.
Take the emotion out of the email and state only the facts.
Re-read what you have written and take a deep breath
before you hit send.
B e o n t i m e f o r m e e t i n g s:
A survey conducted back in
2011 showed that over half of
people are bothered by those
who show up late to meetings.
Click here for the entire article
on this survey.
V o l u m e c o n t r o l: Cubicles
are nowhere near being sound
proof, so respect your
neighbors by speaking quietly,
closing your drawers softly and
not slamming every key on your
keyboard.
R e s p e c t t h e c l o s e d
d o o r o r t h e r e d
d o t: Here at Jenco we
use the red dot to let
others know that we are
busy and would like to be
left alone. If someone
has put up their red dot
or closed their door it’s
for a reason. Unless your
issue is urgent, respect
their wishes and send
them an email asking
them to let you know
when they are free.
T h i n k b e f o r e
y o u s p e a k: The
last thing you want to
do is truly offend
someone you work
with on a regular
basis. Your friends
may understand your
dry sense of humor,
but your coworkers
may not.
Jennifer Thompson
Bulletin Board
May Birthdays Employee
Anniversaries Dean Ciuppa
Derrik Farrell
Francisco Nunez
Jeremy Ellis
Kelly Anderson
Michael Magyar
Raul Molina
Roger Gerlach
Steven Dupps
Theran Clair Dean Ciuppa: 20 years
Juan Arce-Velasco: 11 years
Jeffrey Thompson: 8 years
Glenn Clubb: 3 years
Larry Freddie: 3 years
Michael Engelmeyer: 3 years
Ezra Worrell: 3 years
Ronald Pearson: 2 years
Robert Walters: 2 years
J. Heier: 1 year
Casey Frazier: 1 year
New Faces
Please join us in congratulating the
following employees who celebrate an
anniversary this month with Jenco.
Congrats everyone!!
Douglas Kohlman
Gregorio Pena
David Meacham
Joseph Blastic
Ryan McMahon
Jenco’s
May Cookout
The ladies put on a pizza party this
month for the Jenco lunch with the
theme “Kick-off to Summer.” Attendees
had the opportunity to play the Balloon
Pop game and win exciting prizes. The
next cookout will be in July– stay tuned
for more details!
Giveaway Day! Jenco will be hosting a
Giveaway Day mid-June.
We will be sending out an
email with all the details
shortly, so stay tuned!
Think you had a bad day?
YouTube Video: Bad Day at the Office