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📌 Open Enrollment Coming Soon
In a world where choices matter…an opportunity is on the horizon.
Coming soon to Merrell Bros., Open Enrollment will give you the chance to review your benefits, make important decisions, and set yourself up for the year ahead.
Stay tuned for more details coming soon!
📌 FINAL WEEK: Showcase Photo Challenge
To qualify: Take a photo of you and your team mate(s) at work and send it in.
No perfect shot needed. Just real moments from the field.
🏆 Winner: 100 MB Award points
⭐ Honorable Mentions: 20 MB Award points
Last chance to enter this week. If you’re unsure what to send, you can use the 3 examples below as a guide as to what kind of photos we are looking to highlight for the Showcase Photo Challenge.
Showcase Photo Challenge Examples
📌 Biggest Loser Challenge | Week 3 Update
We’re heading into Week 3 and already seeing some great progress across the team. Keep up the good work!
This company-wide challenge runs through July 31 and is based on percentage of body weight lost. If you haven’t joined yet, there’s still time to get in.
If you have not submitted your Week 2 weight yet, be sure to send it to Candace Collins in HR so we can keep tracking and share updates.
Grand prize details will be announced soon!
Biggest Loser Challenge Rules
1. Who’s In
- Open to anyone
- 100% voluntary… but bragging rights are not.
2. Weigh-Ins
- Start: April 13, 2026 (must weigh in or send your starting number to Candace Collins in HR)
- Finish: July 31, 2026
- Same scale, same general clothes… don’t show up in steel-toes one time and flip flops the next.
3. How You Win
- We’re going by % of body weight lost.
- Simple math:
(Weight Lost ÷ Starting Weight) × 100 - Biggest percentage = biggest bragging rights.
4. Keep It Honest
- No funny business, just be honest
- What you weigh is what you weigh
5. Tracking
- We’ll keep track of starting and ending weights.
- Progress updates may be shared periodically… or we might just let people guess who’s sneaking salads.
6. Help Each Other Out
- We’ve got some folks here who’ve already been putting in work and making real progress.
- If that’s you, help the rest out. Share what’s worked, what hasn’t, and any tips or tricks.
- If you’re new to this, don’t be afraid to ask. Nobody’s got it all figured out.
- A little advice can go a long way.
7. Shop Rules Apply
- This is about getting healthier and having some fun.
- Chirping is allowed. Being a jerk is not.
- If someone’s grinding, respect it.
8. Prize
- Winner gets a GRAND PRIZE and permanent bragging rights.
9. Common Sense Clause
- Don’t do anything silly to lose weight.
- If your method sounds like a bad idea, it probably is.
Bottom line: Show up, put in the work, help each other out, and let’s get healthier together!
📌 Merrell Bros. Whole-Life Leadership Journey
Building Leaders. Bettering Lives.
The Whole Life Leadership Journey is for every Merrell Bros. team member, no matter your role or title. Guided by the teachings of The Way of the Shepherd, it is designed to help you grow as a leader and as a person by focusing on faith, character, stewardship, and life beyond the job. This journey is about becoming the best version of yourself, at work and at home.
Your Weekly Intentional Practice:
Although personalities may differ, our mission can remain the same.
“This week, step outside your normal circle and connect with someone who has a different personality than you, focusing on building a genuine connection and appreciating them for who they are.“
🎧 Solid Start Podcast | Weekly Devotional
Overview: In this episode of Solid Start, Greg Reed and Marcus Misinec explore the role of personality within the “SHAPE” framework, emphasizing how individual differences influence leadership, teamwork, and relationships. They discuss how recognizing and appreciating diverse personalities—rather than gravitating only toward similar ones—can strengthen teams, improve communication, and advance a shared mission. Through practical examples from work, family, and faith, the conversation highlights the importance of curiosity, intentional connection, and embracing discomfort as leaders seek to understand and value others more effectively. this week.
Hosted by: Greg Reed & Brian Hertzog
Special guest: Marcus Misinec
🌐 Listen on your favorite platform:
solidstart.buzzsprout.com
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and more.
📌 Weekly Photo & Video Contest | Week 22 Winner
🏆 Congrats to Ryne Birnell!
Shoutout to Ryne Birnell for winning last week’s Employee Photo Contest!
Keep the submissions coming for your chance to earn MB Awards, and work your way up the leaderboard! Want to participate in this week’s photo contest? It’s really easy! See details on how to submit your pics below.
Photo Contest Leaderboard
Leaderboard Scoring Breakdown (Event Showcase Challenge Winner = 100 Points, Weekly Winner = 25 Points, Honorable Mention = 10 Points)
📌 How to Participate to Start Earning Extra MB Awards Points
The Merrell Bros. company-wide photo and video contest that gives you the opportunity to earn MB Awards points bonuses, have your photos featured online, and compete with coworkers as you rack up wins and climb the leaderboard for even more bonuses!
How It Works
- Submit your photos and videos each week.
- If we use your photo or video on social media, the website, or in any marketing materials, you earn MB Awards points — no limit on how many times you can earn.
- Multiple submissions = more chances to earn.
- Each week, we will announce our “Photo (or Video) of the Week” contest winner on social media and in the weekly update text.
- We may also highlight additional weekly honorable mentions, which will also earn MB Awards points if used in marketing materials (social media posts, website, signage, etc.).
- We’ll track participation and highlight Top Contributors on a running leaderboard, occasionally running competitions and giving you chances to earn even more!
What to Send
Any cool, interesting, fun, etc. pictures or videos from around the company. Here are a few ideas to get you started:
- Job site action shots
- Team moments
- Equipment in use
- Cool project highlights
- Scenic shots featuring Merrell Bros., Inc. or FloridaGreen logos
There’s no wrong submission — just have fun with it.
How to Enter Your Pictures/Videos
- Reply to the weekly company update text message with your pictures/videos.
- Email them to Marketing at [email protected].
📅 Reminders
✅ We are hiring! There are multiple positions open within the company. If you know anyone that would be a good fit, please encourage them to visit our careers page to apply!
✅ Don’t forget to complete your assigned Paycom training modules.
🙏 How Can We Support You in Prayer This Week?
If you have a prayer request, click here to share how we can pray for you.
Until next week… stay kind, stay safe, and keep doing great work!
