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KINDNESS WINS IN THE MIDST OF COVID-19

Even though the COVID-19 pandemic has created science fair project from her fellow remote learning classmates,
challenges in almost everyone’s lives, our Do it Best Mariah asked Do it Best team members to answer a simple survey
team members have been coming together to extend kindness to on Workplace. Response was strong, with co-workers submitting
each other. Here is a snapshot of some of the difference makers enough answers to give Mariah’s daughter more than enough
on our team. data to complete her project.

Beating the Boredom - Knowing that children will not be Software Engineer Brandon Wittwer put his tech skills to good
returning to classes for the remainder of the school year, the HR use and 3D-printed face shields for area medical personnel. He
team in Fort Wayne put together a cart of kids’ activities. Staff started making the shields for his cousin and her team who work
were invited to grab a few things off the cart to take home to in the ICU. Hospital staff feel much safer having face shields
their cooped up kids. because they are easy to clean and reuse. Brandon couldn’t print
them fast enough and is proud to have helped keep medical staff
Making Masks - When retiree Linda Klenke heard about the safe and healthy!
shortage of masks in area hospitals, she took action. She began
making reusable masks out of fabric for medical personnel to use Thank you meals - As team members working in the corporate
until N95 masks arrived. She started with just 40 masks and has office made their way to get breakfast-to-go one morning,
now made over 180. they discovered that their meals had already been paid for by
an anonymous good Samaritan. Additionally, our warehouse
Homework Help - When Stock Correspondence Rep Mariah team members enjoyed various meals from the company and
Huckeriede put out a call for help with her daughter’s science our member-owners thanking them for their hard work during
project, she never expected the number of responses she COVID-19.
received. Since her daughter was unable to gather data for her

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INSURANCE TIPS YOUR SECOND PAYCHECK:
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
FROM INSURANCE COORDINATOR
APRIL PFEIFFER If you ever find yourself in need of additional support dealing
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CREATE YOUR UNIFIED through our life insurance provider. Both part-time and full-time
GROUP ACCOUNT team members have access to grief counseling, will preparation,
identity theft and much more, free of charge. To learn more, follow
If you are using either of our health care coverage the Employee Assistance Program link on Workbench located
options, please remember to create a user account on under the Information / Health Benefits & Wellness tab. Or visit
Unifiedgrp.com. The group number (8085) is required GuidanceResources.com. The login credentials are as follows:
when creating your account. Information is available Username: LFGSupport
on your benefits, coverage and pending and processed Password: LFGSupport1
claims. Additional features include searching for
providers, requesting ID cards, updating your contact Don’t hesitate to reach out to our HR team if you have additional
information, and connecting with Unified team members. questions.

Welcome PROUD PARENTS: THE FUTURE
to the OF A FULBRIGHT SCHOLAR
Family
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Fort Wayne extreme uncertainty, Communication Director Randy Rusk’s
Brad Bakere daughter Olivia has something exciting to look forward to.
Kaylin Gibson She recently received a letter informing her that she is a 2020
Roberto Perez recipient of a Fulbright Scholarship to teach English in Mexico.
Jonathan Pufal
Jeri Schindler Fulbright is the world’s largest and most diverse international
Jason Wetzel educational exchange program and aims to increase mutual
Medina understanding between the United States and other countries.
Tyce Arnold-Kessell It offers research, study, and teaching opportunities in over 140 countries to recent graduates
Brodie Gagne' aanbdovger&adbueayotendstudents. Olivia fporuonudd poauretnatbs out the prograwmhatthsrhoaupgphencilnagssmates, and efavmenily news access
Robin Kelley though the application process was lengthy, her Spanish fluency and interest in providing aid to
Becky Leiby Central and South American immigrants helped secure her spot as a Fulbright recipient.
Matt Saner
Dan Smith Olivia is finishing up her senior year at Indiana University and will be graduating with a degree in
Chris Wos International Studies and Spanish. She first became interested in Spanish and other cultures after
Montgomery spending a summer living in Mexico and participating in a highly immersive language program
Jackie Reyes through Indiana University. Eventually, she wants to work for a non-profit that helps immigrants
Sikeston and refugees.
Andrew Camp
Landon Glueck The Fulbright Program will help her get one step closer to fulfilling her dreams and serves as a
Danni Jobe birthdgaryesaatnfdoallnonwiv-eurpsaoripesportunity thoeahlethr a1n1d-msaofenttyh study abrocaardeeerxoppeproiertnucneitiiensPeru last year. “Olivia
Macey Smith
Woodburn has a passion for using her interest in other cultures to help make a difference in the world,”
Martha Urenda Garibay says Randy. “I’m amazed at what she has already accomplished and I can’t wait to see where
this next adventure takes her once we are past the pandemic.”

QUARTERLY ALL STAFF MEETING

During the first ever virtual Quarterly All Staff meeting, VP of Finance
Doug Roth provided a financial performance update through March. VP
of Logistics Tim Miller walked us through the COVID-19 impact and how our team
has risen to the challenge. President & CEO Dan Starr concluded with a look ahead as
we move through the pandemic.

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year’s worth of issues in the Family News section.

CELEBRATE SIKESTON SAYS GOODBYE
TO GLUECK AND WINKLER

The joint retirement of Sikeston team members David Glueck and
Randal Winkler back in March was a bit overshadowed by the COVID-
19 crisis that hit shortly afterwards. Randal stepped away with over 40
years of service at the warehouse, while David said goodbye after over
30 years. In a pre-COVID world, the team celebrated with cakes from
Susie's Bakery, along with ice cream and all the trimmings from the
Ice Cream Corner in Scott City. David and Randal wished everyone well
and said their goodbyes as the team left the breakroom.

Consumer Marketing Specialist On April 9, Accounting
Ryan Cooley and his wife Coordinator Teresa Vorst
Ashley welcomed their son celebrated the birth of her
August David into the world on grandson Noah Michael to
March 30. parents Michael and Sarah
Boocher.

Randal (left) and David (right) pose for one last picture with General Manager Will Ryan.

WHAT'S HAPPENING: DIXON

Mason Gentry was born on April HR Coordinator Amber To thank the
16 to Senior Communications Elder and her husband Zach team for their
Specialist Allison Meyer and her welcomed son Colin Wayne hard work during
husband JJ. into the world on April 20. the pandemic,
everyone enjoyed
Accounts Payable bagged lunches
team member from Jimmy Johns.
Lyndsey Lockridge
celebrated her
milestone 30th
birthday on April 16
while sheltering in
place with her son
and her dog.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES As Do it Best Corp. continues to grow, there may be career opportunities
AT DO IT BEST CORP. for you to pursue within the company. Visit doitbestcareers.com for a
complete list of all openings and contact the Human Resources team if
you’re qualified for and interested in a new role.

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MESQUITE FOCUS ON HEALTH:
FOUR TIPS FOR
Team members MENTAL HEALTH
were served
personal pizzas as a thank you During the difficult times we are
for all their additional efforts experiencing due to COVID-19, it’s
surrounding COVID-19. This easy to get down and feel depressed.
helped with social distancing Try these four tips to keep your mental
while still having a variety of outlook up:
pizza choices for the staff.
Eat healthy. The kinds of foods and
SAFETY CORNER Presented by your safety committee drinks you consume determine the
FOUR WAYS TO FIGHT INDOOR AIR POLLUTION types of nutrients in your system and
impact how well your mind and body
Poor indoor air quality has been known to contribute to headaches, asthma trouble, are able to function. Avoid sugary
respiratory problems, dry eyes, coughs, fatigue, and more. The best and most drinks, excessive caffeine and skipping
immediate cure for indoor air pollution is to go outdoors. But when it’s time to go meals. Aim for a healthy diet that
back inside, here are some natural ways to clear out the toxins in your home or office. relies on fruits, vegetables, nuts, whole
grains, fish, and unsaturated fats.
1) Clear the air. Take a small bowl and fill it about halfway with vinegar. Add a
wadded up paper towel to the bowl and place it in any room where you have Speak up. Having healthy
noticeable smells or odors. Although the vinegar may have a strong smell initially, relationships and getting on a path
you will quickly find that the vinegar and paper towels will soak up bad odors and to good mental health begins with
help freshen up the room. being able to talk about how you feel.
Support from family and friends is
2) Make your own air freshener. There are a variety of natural scented/unscented air crucial and prevents us from feeling
freshener options. The choice is up to you, but either way, getting rid of the odors isolated and alone.
naturally will allow you to have fresh scents without the use of chemicals or store-
bought products. Write it down. Getting thoughts out
of your head and onto paper can be
3) Add plants to your home. Plants are a great way to naturally remove toxins from helpful. This could be making a to-do
the air, and some will even double as living air purifiers. For those who love the list to organize your thoughts or
scent of fresh flowers, bringing potted flowers into your home is also a nice way to writing in a journal to express what is
brighten any room and provide a pleasant scent the whole day through. bothering you.

4) Open the windows. Open the windows at night when the sun goes down or in Exercise. Get moving to get your
the morning as the sun is coming up. It’s a wonderful way to cool down the house body’s feel-good chemicals flowing.
without using the A/C as much. Of course, the real bonus is getting rid of some of Take a brisk walk, go up and down
the stuffy, nighttime air and get some fresh, clean air to start off the day. the stairs, or do some jumping jacks.

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