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📰 Company News & Announcements
📌 2026-2027 Open Enrollment Is Here | Ends June 5
Open Enrollment is officially underway and runs through June 5. Be sure to watch the informational video above for more information if you have not already done so.
Thank you to everyone across Florida who took time to meet and chat with HR during last week’s visits.
Be sure to review your benefits and make any needed updates before enrollment closes.
If you have any questions, or run into any issues please reach out to Candice Collins via email at [email protected], phone at (800) 663-8830, or reach out via Teams for assistance.
📌 Employee Photo Contest Submission Changes
We have officially switched from Yourco to Paycom for company text communications. Because of this change, replying directly to the weekly update text will no longer submit Photo Contest entries.
IMPORTANT: To enter the Weekly Employee Photo Contest, please text your photos to 574-699-1155 or email [email protected].
We will no longer be able to see your submissions if they are not sent using either of those two methods.
📌 Biggest Loser Challenge Update
The team is making great progress. Across 38 participants, we are now down more than 150 pounds as a group with an average weight loss of 1.51%!
If you have not submitted your weights from the past two weeks, please send them to Candice Collins in HR so we can keep the standings accurate and continue sharing updates.
🏆 Grand Prize: Win a FREE 1-Year YMCA Membership
More details coming soon on YMCA corporate rates with payroll deduction starting in July, so stay tuned for that announcement, and keep up the good work team! Let’s keep getting healthier, together!
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!
📌 Employee Referral Bonus | Earn $1000
Know someone who would be a great fit for Merrell Bros.? Refer them for any open position within the company and earn a $1000 referral bonus if they stay employed for at least 90 days!
📌 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:
“Share a lesson from personal experience to help encourage or motivate someone this week!“
🎧 Solid Start Podcast | Weekly Devotional
Overview: In this heartfelt episode of Solid Start, Greg Reid sits down with Jake “Goody” Goodman for an honest conversation about how life’s experiences shape who we become. Together, they explore the powerful idea that God never wastes an experience whether it’s hardship, fear, growth, or personal transformation.
Jake opens up about several defining moments in his life, including the decision to change his lifestyle one step at a time, ultimately losing over 100 pounds through accountability, discipline, and small daily choices. His message is simple but powerful: lasting change begins with deciding to start.
This episode reminds listeners that transformation doesn’t happen overnight. It happens through consistent “baby steps,” supportive relationships, and the willingness to believe that change is truly possible.
Hosted by: Greg Reed & Brian Hertzog
Special guest: Jake “Goody” Goodman
🌐 Listen on your favorite platform:
solidstart.buzzsprout.com
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and more.
📌 Weekly Photo & Video Contest | Week 24 Winner
🏆 Congrats to Nick Cooper!
Shoutout to Nick Cooper for winning this week’s Employee Photo Contest showing the centrifuge operating round-the-clock at the Wabash WWTP. The work never stops, and our team always steps up to get the job done. Great job to everyone putting in the work around the company to get the job done, we appreciate you more than you know. Congrats and thanks again to Nick for sending in this week’s winning photo!
IMPORTANT PHOTO CONTEST UPDATE (Please Read):
We will no longer be able to see pictures sent in via reply to the weekly update text.
Weekly Photo Contest entries must be texted to 574-699-1155, or emailed to [email protected].
Replying directly to the weekly update text will no longer work, so please send your photos to either the number or email above.
A simple way to do this is to save the number above to your contacts as something like “Photo Contest Submission Line” so that you always have it when you want to send in any pictures to continue to win free MB Awards points.
Photo Contest Leaderboard
Leaderboard Scoring Breakdown (Event Showcase Challenge Winner = 100 Points, Weekly Winner = 25 Points, Honorable Mention = 10 Points)
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.
The Merrell Bros. Employee Photo 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 Send Us Your Pictures/Videos
- Text your entries to 574-699-1155
- Email to [email protected]
Replying directly to the weekly update text will no longer work, so please text your photos to the number shown above, or email them to marketing at the email address shown above.
We will no longer be able to see pictures sent in via reply to the weekly update text.
📅 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!
