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📰 Company News & Announcements
📌 ERP Quest Update: The Road Ahead
The next chapter of ERP Quest is taking shape, and the road ahead is becoming clearer. On August 31, teams from across Merrell Bros. will begin workshops to design and validate how IFS Cloud will support their day to day work. On October 5, the Finance team will lead the charge as the first group to go live, helping pave the way for the rest of the company. Then, on March 1, 2027, the entire Merrell Bros. kingdom will unite under one new system as IFS Cloud goes live company wide.
Every workshop, every test, and every milestone brings us one step closer to a more connected, efficient, and data driven Merrell Bros. Thank you to everyone helping move the quest forward. The adventure continues!
📌 Biggest Loser Challenge Update
With only 1 week remaining in the challenge and over 200 pounds lost as a group, now is the time to stay focused and finish strong!
Remember, every pound lost matters. Keep building on the healthy habits you’ve developed, encourage your teammates along the way, and don’t forget to submit your weekly numbers to Candice Collins in HR so we can keep the standings up to date. You’ve come too far to quit now!
🏆 Grand Prize: Win a FREE 1-Year YMCA Membership
Keep up the great 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!
📌 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:
Choose one physical habit and practice it at least three times this week.
🎧 Solid Start Podcast | Weekly Devotional
Overview: This week on Solid Start, Greg and Brian are joined by AJ Edwards from the local YMCA to discuss why caring for our mental and physical health is an important part of honoring God. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, they explore simple, practical steps anyone can take to begin living healthier today. Whether it’s joining your local YMCA or simply taking a walk, every step is a step toward better stewardship of the body God has given us.
Hosted by: Greg Reed & Brian Hertzog
Special guest(s): AJ Edwards
🌐 Listen on your favorite platform:
solidstart.buzzsprout.com
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and more.
📌 Weekly Photo & Video Contest | Weekly Winner & Honorable Mention
🏆 Winner: Trace Mellady
Behind every new idea is a team putting in the work to make it happen. Congratulations to Trace Mellady for capturing this awesome shot of Daltyn Childers welding on an R&D project. Fantastic behind the scenes look at innovation in action!
🏆 Honorable Mention: Cody Kiernan
This week’s Honorable Mention goes to Cody Kiernan for this unique perspective of a compost delivery to a new customer in Florida. With the trailer in sharp focus against a softened backdrop, the photo tells the story of another day on the road, another successful delivery, and the work that keeps Merrell Bros. moving forward.
Be sure to send submit your entries to us this week using one of the following methods:
- Text your entries to 574-699-1155
- Email to [email protected]
Photo Contest Leaderboard
Leaderboard Scoring Breakdown (Event Showcase Challenge Winner = 100 Points, Weekly Winner = 50 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.
🙏 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.
