Christmas 2011
SANDERSON
FARMS NEWS
Joe and Kathy’s grandchildren
Emily Katherine Richard, 17
Joseph Richard, 15
Harrison Creath, 14
Sophie Creath, 12
Caroline Whitaker, 10
Jacob Whitaker, 13
Merry Christmas
Dear Associates,
I am writing this letter in early December and we will not release our fiscal 2011
results until December 20. Therefore, I cannot make specific comments about the
2011 fiscal year. In his Thanksgiving letter to you, Lampkin accurately described
what happened to our company during the year. It was a year of high grain costs and
an oversupply of product. In my letter last Christmas, I indicated that this was a
possibility. It turned out to be worse than I had forecast.
As an indication of how difficult 2011 was for our industry, there were four
bankruptcies, which is something we had never seen before. Two complexes closed
completely. As I write this letter one of the bankrupt companies has placed itself up for
sale. Some of these companies have been in business for 60 to 75 years and have been
managed by three generations of the same family.
As we look forward to 2012, I can report to you that we anticipate another year of
high grain costs. Because of extreme heat across the Midwest this past summer, yields
of both soybeans and corn were below average. We expect prices for both of these
commodities to remain high.
Companies in the poultry industry began cutting supply in the early summer to better
balance their supply with their customers’ reduced demand, and reductions in egg sets
accelerated in the fall. Based on current egg sets, we expect 5% fewer head of chickens
after the first of the year. As a result of better balance between supply and demand, we
should see some improvement in market prices. However, we do not anticipate any
improvement in consumer demand at food service until the economy improves and
employment opportunities increase in America.
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I want you to know that, in spite of the very challenging market conditions, Sanderson
Farms has been able to weather this down cycle. When we entered 2011 we had very
little debt, and at the end of our third quarter our debt to capitalization ratio was at
30.5%. Some of the financial analysts who follow our company refer to our balance
sheet as a “fortress balance sheet.” We intend to keep it that way.
I am happy that fiscal 2011 is behind us. I believe that 2012 will be a better year. I
am encouraged by lower pullet placements and lower egg sets. I have confidence in this
industry…and, above all, I have confidence in the people of Sanderson Farms. During
the very challenging year of 2011, we still had a year of growth! You performed well
against our competition, and I believe that improvement will continue. Thank you for all
you do for our company!
Kathy and I are again looking forward to the Christmas holidays…the arrival of our
daughters, their husbands and our grandchildren. We will have a week of family, food
and hunting…hopefully, wonderful memories will be created!
We will also remember the reason we are gathering and celebrating. This year it is
Joseph’s turn to place Baby Jesus in the manger.
Kathy and I wish for each of you a joyous holiday with your family….
Merry Christmas,
Joe F. Sanderson, Jr.
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
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Christmas 2011
– traducido por Vania Nelson
Estimados Socios,
Estoy escribiendo esta carta a principios de diciembre y no vamos a lanzar nuestros
resultados para el año fiscal 2011 hasta el 20 de diciembre. Por lo tanto, no puedo
hacer comentarios específicos sobre el año fiscal 2011. En su carta de Acción de Gracias
escrita para ustedes, Lampkin describió con exactitud lo que le sucedió a nuestra empresa
durante el año. Fue un año de costos altos de granos y un exceso de oferta de producto.
En mi carta de la Navidad anterior, indiqué que esto era una posibilidad. Lo cual
resultó ser peor de lo que yo había previsto.
Como una indicación de lo difícil que 2011 fue para nuestra industria, hubo cuatro
bancarrotas, que es algo que nunca habíamos visto antes. Dos complejos que se han
cerrado completamente. Al escribir esta carta una de las empresas en bancarrota se ha
puesto a la venta. Algunas de estas empresas han estado operando de 60 a 75 años y
han sido manejadas por tres generaciones de una misma familia.
Al mirar hacia el 2012, puedo informarles que anticipamos un año más de costos altos
de grano. A causa del calor extremo en todos los estados centrales durante el verano
pasado, los rendimientos de la soya y el maíz estuvieron por debajo del promedio.
Creemos que los precios de ambos productos se mantendrán altos.
Las empresas en la industria avícola comenzaron a reducir la oferta a principios del
verano para equilibrar mejor su oferta con la demanda reducida de sus clientes y la
reducción de la incubación de huevos se aceleró en el otoño. Basado en la incubación de
huevo actual, esperamos un 5% menos de cabezas de pollos después del primero del año.
Como resultado de un mejor equilibrio entre la oferta y la demanda, deberíamos ver una
cierta mejora en los precios del mercado. Sin embargo, no anticipamos una mejora en la
demanda de los consumidores en el servicio de comida hasta que mejore la economía y
aumenten las oportunidades de empleo en Estados Unidos.
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Quiero que sepan que, a pesar de las muy difíciles condiciones del mercado, Sanderson
Farms ha podido capear este ciclo bajo. Cuando comenzamos en 2011 teníamos muy
poca deuda, y al final de nuestro tercer trimestre nuestra deuda a tasa de capitalización
fue de 30.5%. Algunos de los analistas financieros que siguen nuestra empresa se
refieren a nuestra posición financiera como una “fortaleza de estado financiero.”
Tenemos la intención de que siga siendo así.
Estoy feliz de que el año fiscal 2011 ha quedado en el ayer. Yo creo que el 2012 será
un año mejor. Me siento alentado por la disminución de las colocaciones de pollas y la
reducción de la incubación de huevo. Tengo confianza en esta industria ... y, sobre todo,
tengo confianza en la gente de Sanderson Farms. Durante el año tan difícil de 2011,
aún tuvimos un año de crecimiento! Ustedes han desempeñado bien frente a nuestra
competencia, y creo que la mejora va a continuar. Gracias por todo lo que hacen por
nuestra empresa!
Kathy y yo estamos otra vez esperando las vacaciones de Navidad ... la llegada de
nuestras hijas, sus maridos y nuestros nietos. Vamos a tener una semana de familia,
comida y cacería ... con la esperanza de crear nuevos recuerdos maravillosos!
También vamos a recordar la razón por la que nos reunimos y celebramos. Este año es el
turno de Joseph de colocar al Niño Jesús en el pesebre.
Kathy y yo les deseamos a cada uno de ustedes un día de fiesta feliz con su familia ....
¡Feliz Navidad!
Joe F. Sanderson, Jr.
Presidente y Director General
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Promotions
Edward Chisholm
Edward Chisholm has been named Corporate Production Manager.
Edward began his career with Sanderson Farms in May 1998 at
Hazlehurst Production as Hatchery Superintendent. In May 2001, he
was promoted to Breeder/Hatchery Manager at Hazlehurst
Production. During his tenure with Sanderson Farms, he has also
served in the following positions: Broiler Manager at Hazlehurst
Production; Production Manager at Laurel Production; and Division
Manager, at Laurel Production and Collins Production.
Edward holds both a Master’s degree and Bachelor’s degree in
Business Administration from Belhaven College in Jackson,
Mississippi. He also studied Electronics Engineering Technology at
Southern Technical College. Edward serves on the 401K Oversight
Committee at Sanderson Farms and has served on the Hazlehurst
Production Ergonomic and Safety Committee. He is married to Tina
and they have one daughter, Lauren. In his spare time, he
enjoys spending time with his family, hunting, fishing and helping
out at church.
Joshua Smith
Joshua “Adam” Smith has been promoted to Broiler Manager at
Kinston Production effective July 11, 2011. Adam has been
employed with Sanderson Farms as a Broiler Supervisor since
April 2010 and is a Poultry Science graduate from North Carolina
State University. Adam and his wife Ashley have a six-month-old
daughter named Aubrey. His hobbies include hunting, fishing and
playing golf. Adam and his family are members of Falling Creek
United Methodist Church.
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Promotions
Austen Demott
Austen Demott has been promoted to Specialty Superintendent II. Austen began his career at
Sanderson Farms in June 2009 as a Beginning Trainee. He received a Bachelor of Science
degree in Exercise Science from Georgia Southwestern State University. In his spare time,
Austen enjoys waterfowl hunting, golf and soccer.
Thaddeus Gibbs
Thaddeus Gibbs has been promoted to Debone Superintendent I at Moultrie Processing.
Thaddeus graduated from Minnesota State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in
Business Administration. Thaddeus joined Sanderson Farms in September 2009 as a Beginning
Trainee and was promoted to an Advanced Trainee in June 2010. He enjoys watching football.
Ryan Hebert
Ryan Hebert has been promoted from Beginning Trainee to Broiler Flock Supervisor at
Hazlehurst Production. Ryan is a native of Isle of Cuba, Louisiana. He is a graduate of the
University of Southern Mississippi with a degree in Sports Management. While at USM, Ryan
was a member of the Golden Eagle football team, earning C-USA and national honors. He
currently lives in Wesson, Mississippi. Ryan is engaged to Haley Hardin of Petal, Mississippi.
Larry Freeman, Jr.
Larry Freeman, Jr. has been promoted to Receiving Supervisor II at Hammond Processing. He
began his employment with Sanderson Farms on November 11, 2010 at Hammond Processing as
a Beginning Trainee. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Business Finance from Jackson State
University. He is the proud father of a one-year-old son, Latorian. Larry enjoys attending church,
fishing, checkers and listening to music.
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New Employees
Andrea Busby is the new Registered Nurse II at Laurel Processing. Andrea graduated with
both a Bachelor’s and Master’s of Science degree from William Carey University, and is
currently pursuing a Doctorate Degree at the University of Southern Mississippi. Andrea is
married to Larry Busby, Quality Control Supervisor at Laurel Processing. They have five
children: Jessica, Emilee, Hannah, Carson and Kaylob; and one granddaughter, Isabelle.
Jude Cambre has joined Sanderson Farms as Deboning Superintendent I at Hammond
Processing. Jude obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture Business from the
University of Arkansas. Jude brings with him 10 years of experience in the poultry business. He
is married to Mary and they have two children: Grace and Jed. Jude enjoys fishing and spending
time with his family. Hammond Processing is so happy to have Jude as part of our team.
Jeremy Coker is the Broiler Supervisor at Waco Production. Jeremy graduated from Texas
A&M University with a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science. He is married to Courtney and
they have three children: Joshua, Hannah and John. In his free time, Jeremy enjoys hunting,
fishing, coaching baseball and raising horses.
Tyler Killen has joined Sanderson Farms as Sales Representative at Hazlehurst Processing.
Tyler graduated from the University of North Alabama with a Bachelor’s degree in Business
Administration/Human Resources. His hobbies include boating during the summer and
attending as many SEC football games as possible during football season (“Roll Tide!”).
Sally Reina has joined
Brazos Processing as
Employee Records Clerk.
Welcome, Sally!
Christmas 2011
Please help make welcome
Lauren Locke as the new
Customer Services
Representative at Brazos
Processing.
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Corporate Trainees
Andrew Notgrass,
Beginning Trainee, is a
graduate of Stephen F. Austin
University in Texas. Andrew
earned his Bachelor of
Science degree in Poultry
Science. He is a member of
the Sigma Nu Fraternity, Inc.
and was Vice President of the
Poultry Science Club. In his
spare time, Andrew enjoys
fishing, hunting and playing
football.
Jasen Fairley,
Beginning Trainee,
received his Bachelor of
Business Administration
with an emphasis in
Finance from Kentucky
Wesleyan College.
Jasen loves to play
football and basketball.
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Darin Dearman is a
Beginning Trainee who
received his Bachelor of
Science degree in Business
Administration from the
University of Southern
Mississippi. He enjoys
working out, fresh and salt
water fishing and playing golf.
Darin is a member of Ducks
Unlimited Forrest/Lamar
County Chapter. He would
like to say, “GO EAGLES!”
Jordan Scott joins
Sanderson Farms as a
Beginning Trainee. He
earned his Bachelor of
Science degree in
Poultry Science from
Texas A & M University.
Jordan enjoys college
football, hunting and is
an active member of
First United Methodist
Church in Daingerfield,
Texas.
Davis Herring, Beginning
Trainee, is a graduate of the
University of South Carolina
Upstate. Davis earned his
Bachelor of Science degree
in Business. He enjoys
spending time with family,
North Carolina barbeque and
college football. “Go Noles!”
Davis says he is happy to be
working for a great company.
Beginning Trainee,
John Tigert, is a
graduate of Liberty
University in Virginia,
where he received his
Bachelor of Science
degree in Political
Science. John enjoys
watching college and
professional football,
fishing and studying
history.
Demarius Jones is a
Beginning Trainee. He
received his Bachelor of
Science degree in Business
Administration from
Mississippi College.
Demarius is single and
enjoys playing basketball in
his free time. His favorite
quote comes from the Bible,
in Phillipians 4:13, “I can do
all things through Christ,
which strengtheneth me.”
Jesus Morales is a
Beginning Trainee who
earned his Bachelor of
Science degree in
Business Administration
with an emphasis in
Business Management
from Stephen F. Austin
State University in Texas.
Jesus enjoys studying
the Bible and spending
time with his children in
his spare time. His
favorite saying is “God is
faithful”.
Keshia Edgar,
Beginning Trainee,
received her Bachelor of
Science degree in
Poultry Science from
Stephen F. Austin State
University in Texas.
Keshia is married to
Daniel and enjoys
costume-making and
reading in her spare
time.
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Corporate Trainees
Marvin Bonner has joined
Sanderson Farms as a
Beginning Trainee. He earned
his Bachelor of Science degree
in Biological Sciences at North
Carolina State University.
Marvin enjoys Redskins and
Wolfpack football. He sings in
the choir and serves on the
Usher Board at Warren Grove
Missionary Baptist Church. His
favorite Bible verse: “I know
the plans I have for you
declares the Lord. Plans to
prosper you and not to harm
you, plans to give you a hope
and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11
Beginning Trainee,
Nicole McNair,
received her Bachelor of
Science degree in
Criminal Justice from
Grambling State
University in Louisiana.
She has one child,
Paxton Thompson.
Nicole enjoys being
around family and
friends.
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Beginning Trainee, Matthew
Mauk, graduated from
Carleton State University in
Texas with a Bachelor of
Science degree in Agricultural
Economics. He enjoys
saltwater fly fishing, hunting,
water skiing, spending time
with family and is a member
of the Masonic Lodge. He is
married to Amanda and has
two sons, Haydon and Brady.
Phil Smith joins
Sanderson Farms as a
Beginning Trainee. Phil
earned his Bachelor of
Science degree in
Agriculture and Poultry
Science from Stephen
F. Austin State University
in Texas. Phil’s
organizational
involvement includes
Sigma Chi fraternity and
the Poultry Science Club
on campus. He enjoys
bow hunting and riding
four-wheelers in his
spare time.
Accounting Trainee,
Matthew Coulter, earned
his Bachelor of Science
degree in Accounting from
Christian Brothers University
in Tennessee. He enjoys
fishing, playing sports, and
watching Braves baseball.
Matthew is a member of the
Kappa Sigma fraternity and
says “It feels awesome to
graduate school, and be able
to come to work for a great
company like Sanderson
Farms.”
Beginning Trainee,
Roland Lewis,
received his Bachelor of
Arts degree in General
Business from Sam
Houston State University
in Texas. He loves
singing and sports.
Roland sings in a gospel
quartet in Huntsville,
Texas, called “Voices for
Christ”.
Tabitha Singleton,
Beginning Trainee, earned
a Bachelor of Science
degree in Agricultural
Economics from Alcorn
State University in
Mississippi. Tabitha is a
2nd Lieutenant in the
United States Army
Reserve and a member of
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
In her spare time, she
enjoys bowling, singing,
horseback riding,
swimming, basketball and
softball. Tabitha’s favorite
quote is Philippians 4:13:
“I do all things through
Christ who gives me
strength.”
Melissa Abbott joins
Sanderson Farms as a
Beginning Trainee. Melissa
received her Bachelor of
Science degree in
Environmental Studies from
the University of North
Carolina, Wilmington. She
enjoys spending time with
family, friends and at the
beach. Melissa says, “The
most important single
ingredient in the formula of
success is knowing how to
get along with people.”
Will Miller has joined
Sanderson Farms as a
Beginning Trainee. He
received a Bachelor of
Science degree in
Sports Administration
from the University of
Southern Mississippi.
Will is married to Lacey.
In his spare time, he
enjoys hunting, fishing,
traveling and spending
time with family and
friends.
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Training
– Stacy Webb
he employees of Kinston Processing attended training classes that covered the history, culture,
benefits and the value that is placed on the Heritage and Culture of Sanderson Farms. The class
included technology where each employee heard how special Sanderson Farms is from Executive
Committee members as well as Mr. Joe Sanderson, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer,
and Mr. Lampkin Butts, President and Chief Operating Officer.
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Leading with Vision: The Beginning
– Stanley Wilson
eading With Vision: The Beginning was created to teach participants skills of communication,
which include communication styles, feedback, and listening. Participants practice the skill of
listening, through experiential learning activities, to improve their performance and become
more effective. Participants received training on the value of building trust, including being worthy of
others’ trust, being respectful, understanding the strengths and weaknesses of others, supporting one
another, and team spirit.
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Leading with Vision: The Coach
– Stanley Wilson
eading with Vision: The Coach teaches the skills of giving clear and precise instructions to employees.
Participants were taught the concepts of how to be an effective Coach by participation in experiential
activities. The experiential learning activities are about how to Coach individuals and cheer on the
individuals and the team to accomplish the task at hand. The Coach explains to each team member what
the task is and how it must be accomplished. The Coach is the backbone of each team and gives the
stability and support to the team they supervise. The Coach is there to give clear and precise instructions to
the team to get the job done in a timely and orderly fashion. It takes practice to learn the concept of being a
great Coach. Leading with Vision: The Coach gives employees the opportunity to practice the skills learned.
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Leading with Vision: The Coach
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In the Spotlight
Kelly Bisnette, Nurse I, Laurel
Processing, has been employed at
Sanderson Farms for five years and hopes
to retire here. She has been a registered
nurse for 14 years. Kelly lives in Laurel,
Mississippi and has one daughter who is
currently in law school at Mississippi
College in Clinton.
Pamela Barnett, Giblet
Packing II, Laurel Processing,
has been with Sanderson Farms
since December 16, 1997. She has
had excellent attendance.
Congratulations to Foods Division 2nd Shift Employees:
Anthony Little, Shipping; Brenda Thomas, Cookline Pack-off;
Ethel Manuel, IQF Pack-off; and Damium Scott, Receiving.
They recently celebrated 10 years of employment with
Sanderson Farms.
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Christmas Wishes
Adam Ledezma
Specialty Box Room II
Brazos Processing
“My wish is for my family to be
blessed with good health and
big wealth.”
Thomas Linville
Specialty Supervisor
Kinston Processing
“My wish is for a safe and
happy holiday.”
Clarence Ball
Debone I
Collins Processing
“To spend time with family.”
Christmas 2011
Belinda Griffith, Debone I, Collins Processing
(left) “To spend time with grandbabies.”
Charles Mikell, Debone I, Collins Processing
(right) “To spend time with family.”
Sandra Pittman
Evisceration
McComb Processing
“I wish a Merry Christmas to
my family.”
Michael Lehto
Debone II
Waco Processing
“My wish is to become the best
floor worker in Sanderson
Farms, not just in Texas. Ho
Ho Ho!!!!!!”
Paul Parker
Catch and Haul Manager
Hazlehurst Production
“A new farm tractor.”
Rusty Case
Live Haul Driver
McComb Production
“That the Saints win the
Superbowl this year.”
Ronnie Johnson
Shuttle Truck Driver
Foods Division
“Merry Christmas to all my
co-workers at Foods Division
and fellow truck drivers
throughout the company.”
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Christmas Wishes
Edna Stewart
Clean Up Crew Member
Hazlehurst Production
“To get my children Christmas
presents.”
Betty Price
Debone I
Collins Processing
“To have a blessed Christmas
and spend time with family.”
Jerry Forbes
Live Haul Driver
McComb Production
“To make lots of money this
year.”
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Damie Perkins
Specialty Supervisor
Kinston Processing
“There are so many wishes that I
want to come true but the main one
is that all children would have food,
presents and a family to spend
Christmas with.”
Cruz Gonzalez
Debone Cone Line
Brazos Processing
“My wish is to have a good
Christmas.”
Xavier Law
Debone II
Waco Processing
“I wish my nephew, Bryant, will
make it to see this Christmas.”
Debora Jackson
Debone
McComb Processing
“I wish a Merry Christmas to
my family and Allen Bolivar.”
Kelly Alejandro
Human Resources I
Waco Processing
“To be with all my family and get
lots of presents!!!!”
Jeremy Jenkins, Freddie Deere and Solomon Jordan
First Shift Cookline Production, Foods Division
“Our Christmas wish is to send warm wishes to our family and friends on
Christmas Day.”
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Christmas Wishes
Joyce Bridges, Jennifer Fields, George Harris and
Frank Hill
First Shift Shipping Department, Foods Division
“Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all of our co-workers.”
David DeLano
Wing Wheel I
Waco Processing
“Five acres of land to build our
house on.”
Missy Williamson
Breeder/Hatchery Clerk
Collins Production
“My wish is for Sanderson
Farms to have a successful
year.”
Christmas 2011
Wyman Bush
Cut-up I
Waco Processing
“TV or rings.”
Cornelius Flowers
Shipping II
Hazlehurst Processing
“My wish is for Dereon to get
everything he wants.”
Phillip Walker
Debone II
Collins Processing
“I wish that people would buy
more chicken so I can keep my
job.”
Judy Magee
Debone I
Collins Processing
“Cooking a big dinner for my
husband and four babies.”
Zachery Jones
Hatchery Load Stacker
Hazlehurst Production
“To be able to get some
overtime hours and pay.”
Paul Clark
Quality Control
McComb Processing
“I wish a Merry Christmas to
God and my family.”
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Christmas Wishes
Joe Hinkley
Feed Mill Driver
Adel Production
“I wish for a great Christmas
morning with my son and
family.”
Ian Wallace
Overwrap
McComb Processing
“Christmas wishes to
everyone.”
Mechelle Frazier
Paw Room II
Collins Processing
“To have a healthy baby girl.”
Ed Shaw
Building Supervisor
Corporate Office
“I wish Alabama would win the
National Championship.”
Loretta Gilmore, Specialty II, and
Douglas Cobb, Shipping II
Hazlehurst Processing
Loretta: “My wish is to be happy and to make
sure my kids are happy.”
Douglas: “My wish is to wish everybody a
Merry Christmas.”
Giovana Tovar Flores
Specialty II
Kinston Processing
“My Christmas wish this year
is to get a car that actually
works.”
Jessie Clark
Shipping II
Waco Processing
“MORE RIBS!!!!!!!”
Mickey Kelly, Superintendent; Syvillas Harris, Beginning Trainee; Sonja Nunnery; Kasondra
Cooper; Metasha Keys; Joycelyn Parker; Ethel Manuel of IQF Pack-off Department; and
Fernando Reis, Supervisor, Foods Division Second Shift
“We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.”
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Christmas Wishes
Javier Grimaldo-Gonzalez
Picking/Evisceration II
Brazos Processing
“My wish is for all the
happiness for my family.”
Mark Golden
Live Haul Driver
McComb Production
“To be here another year.”
Dana Jones
Specialty II
Kinston Processing
“I want my kids to have
everything they could ever want
and for everyone to have a very
Merry Christmas.”
Christmas 2011
Gerardo Trejo
Beginning Trainee
“I wish for everyone to have a
Feliz Navidad!”
Tyrone Jackson
Live Receiving I
Collins Processing
“To be healthy.”
Gustavo DeLaRosa
Debone II
Waco Processing
“I wish to spend valuable time
with my family and to eat a
lot.”
Mary Martin, Betty Cross, Venetian Dillon and Shenitha
Davis
Evisceration
McComb Processing
“Our wish is for everyone to have a happy and safe holiday.”
Johnnie, father, and Undrey McLeod, son
Collins Production Hatchery
“We wish for peace and happiness to all Sanderson
Farms employees, and may God bless everyone
throughout the New Year.”
Darryl Harris, Master Skill I; John Symon, Maintenance
Supervisor; and Floyd Taylor, Mechanic
Maintenance Department, Foods Division
“We would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday.”
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Christmas Wishes
Javier Perez
Specialty Supervisor II
Brazos Processing
“My wish is to spend time with
family.”
Jita Bangar
Receptionist
Corporate Office
“I wish for everyone to have a
blessed Christmas and for my
son to have great holiday
memories.”
John Grimes
Truck Shop Mechanic
Hazlehurst Production
“That I get my kids what they
want for Christmas and not to
be broke financially the day
after Christmas.”
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Denver Gray
Hatchery
Collins Production
“I wish that my daughter,
Takira, will get all she asks
for and maybe a little
something for me, also.”
Tammy Woodard and Carla Bonds
Paw Room
McComb Processing
“We wish a Merry Christmas to all of the children.”
Colin Field
Freezer/Chiller II
Kinston Processing
“My wish is for all the little kids
to have a wonderful Christmas.”
Willie Hayes
Feed Delivery Driver
Laurel Production
“Another joy-filled year like last
year!”
Arnold Randall
Debone I
Collins Processing
“I wish to go to Chicago and spend
time with family.”
Darren Chisholm
Mechanic
Laurel Production
Truck Shop
“All I want for Christmas is to
spend time with my family
and friends.”
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Christmas Wishes
Edward Crump
Housekeeping II
Hazlehurst Processing
“My wish is for peace.”
Joe Whittington
Egg Supervisor
Hazlehurst Production
“A healthy baby boy.”
Luther Booth
Quality Control II
Collins Processing
“To get closer to God.”
Christmas 2011
Lamaree Gardner
Pre-Price
Kinston Processing
“My wish is for all Sanderson
Farms employees to donate one
gift each to the homeless shelter
for the kids!”
DeLas Bush
Feed Delivery Driver
Laurel Production
“That everyone is happy and
blessed.”
Sandra Givens
Debone II
Waco Processing
“I wish to come into a LOT of
money!!!”
Tabatha Smith
Debone I
Collins Processing
“I wish for a blissful year.”
Sharon Tate
Evisceration
McComb Processing
“I wish a Merry Christmas to
my family and friends. Have a
safe holiday season.”
Clarence McKee
Live Haul Driver
Waco Production
“My wish is that I would like to get
a raise this year.”
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Christmas Wishes
Freddy Monroe
Debone II
Waco Processing
“A thousand dollars.”
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William C . Robinson, Jr.
Hatchery
Collins Production
“My wish is for a 2012 Camaro.”
Candace Thomas
Debone I
Collins Processing
“I wish for my family to have a
happy holiday.”
Deonterrio Martin
Hatchery Transfer Crew
Hazlehurst Production
“A new lady friend.”
Annie Smith
Hatchery Clean Up Crew
Hazlehurst Production
“My kids to be better. I want my
baby and everyone else in my
family to get healthy.”
James Brumfield
Live Haul Driver
McComb Production
“That I will be living to see
Christmas.”
Mac Chamblee
Live Haul Driver
Laurel Production
“My wish is to be healthy and
for everyone to have a joyous
season.”
Tanya Ivy, Debone II, and Charles
Murnahan, Shipping II, Waco
Processing
“We want our family and friends to be happy
and to finish OUR house.”
Alfred Lozano
Debone II Superintendent
Waco Processing
“Merry Christmas to all. And
to my family, love y’all lots.”
Christmas 2011
Christmas Wishes
Carey Collins
Live Haul Driver
McComb Production
“To be able to spend Christmas
with family.”
Kayla Young
Personnel Clerk
Brazos Processing
“My wish is to be able to
spend Christmas with my
brother in New York.”
Anthony Loadholt
Cut-up I
Waco Processing
“I wish everyone the best of
wishes.”
Jackie Hutchinson
Sanitation
Kinston Processing
“My wish is to have a better
Christmas this year than last
year since I am now a
Sanderson Farms employee.”
Betty Taylor, Lonnie Meaders, Aretha Payton and Claudia Rose
Quality Conrol Department I, Foods Division
“We wish everyone love, peace and happiness during the holiday season.”
Christmas 2011
Shalethia Bridges
Debone II
Collins Processing
“To get a good check to spend
on my family.”
Kendadus McLaurin
Feed Mill Control Room
Technician
Laurel Production
“For all of my loved ones to
be safe. BE SAFE and
MERRY CHRISTMAS!”
Greg Ryan
Truck Shop Mechanic
Hazlehurst Production
“Spend time with my family
and to make sure that my
family gets what they want for
Christmas.”
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Christmas Wishes
Francisco Diaz Palafox
Specialty II
Waco Processing
“A new car.”
Ashley Lawrence
Specialty
McComb Processing
“I wish a Merry Christmas to
my family and friends.”
Holly Griffin
Specialty II
Kinston Processing
“My wish is to win the lottery
and to help others who are in
need.”
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David Prine
Feed Mill Driver
Hazlehurst Production
“A couple of million dollars
would be a nice start.”
Latasha Johnson
Debone II
Collins Processing
“I wish for many more years to
work for Sanderson Farms.”
Greg Snyder
Feed Mill Maintenance
Laurel Production
“To have a blessed holiday
with friends and family.”
Keshia Edgar
Beginning Trainee
Brazos Processing
“My wish is to be successful
at my career at Sanderson
Farms.”
Gracie Gordon, Roshell Ball, Shirley Crowley and Minnie Berry
Cookline Pack-off Department I, Foods Division
“We would like to wish our families and co-workers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New
Year, and remember the true meaning of Christmas.”
Christmas 2011
Christmas Wishes
LaSonda Brown
Debone II
Hazlehurst Processing
“My wish is to get everything my
kids want for Christmas and to
wish everyone else a good
Christmas!”
Julious Barnes and Dexter Martin
Preprice
McComb Processing
“We wish our families to have a
Merry Christmas.”
Robert Hawkins
Broiler Supervisor
Waco Production
“My wish is for Texas A&M
University football team to be
2012 SEC national champs.”
Christmas 2011
Kenny Aultman
Debone II
Collins Processing
“To spend time with family
and friends.”
Jerry Prnka
Debone I
Waco Processing
“I wish for everybody to have
a Merry Christmas!!”
Randall McEwen
Feed Mill Driver
McComb Production
“My wish is for my family to have a
very Merry Christmas and a blessed
New Year.”
Amiette Rouse
Sanitation
Kinston Processing
“My wish is to be able to help the
homeless and less fortunate.”
Shaderick Benjamin
Truck Shop Mechanic
Hazlehurst Production
“Peace and good will to all
men.”
Asia Nelson
Debone II
Collins Processing
“To get a new car and make sure
my job performance stays good.”
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Christmas Wishes
Robert Heath
Shipping
Kinston Processing
“My wish is for everyone to have
a Merry Christmas and a Happy
New Year.”
Sophia Watkins
Debone II
Collins Processing
“I wish Santa would put a
man under the Christmas
tree.”
Ronald McDaniel
Nurse II
Hazlehurst Processing
“My wish is for world peace
and harmony.”
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Lisa Gutierrez
Safety/Health Nurse RN I
Brazos Processing
“For all my family to stay
healthy and happy.”
Anita Daughtrey
Broiler Clerk
Laurel Production
“My wish is for everyone to
have a joyful time with their
families and to remember the
Reason for the Season!”
Ronda Channell
Truck Shop Parts Clerk
Hazlehurst Production
“A long warm beach
vacation.”
Kevin Rose
Debone II
Waco Processing
“I wish for my baby boy to be
happy and healthy when he’s
born.”
Fabrication Department I, Foods Division, would like to wish everyone “Love,
Peace and Joy on Earth for Christmas Day” and make everyone happy and
cheerful.
Christmas 2011
Christmas Wishes
Maro Blackmon
Cut-up II
Collins Processing
“I wish for my family to have a
wonderful Christmas.”
Lana Taylor
Nutritional Services Secretary
Corporate Office
“To remember the reason for the
season – C H R I S Tmas – and
continue to celebrate many more
special occasions with my family
and friends. 2011 is special to me
because it adds 30 years of life given
to me and I have hope for 30 plus
more. May each of you be decorated
with love, laughter and healthy life.
Cherish each breath we are given
and count it a blessing.”
Florence Fairley
Debone II
Collins Processing
“I wish for happiness.”
Christmas 2011
Shannon Franklin, Environmental Supervisor, and
Ezell Sharp, Grounds Keeper
Foods Division
“We wish everyone peace, happiness and cheer during the
holiday season.”
Tatiana M. Root
Debone II
Waco Processing
“I wish my friends would come
visit me.”
Mark Williams
Maintenance Supervisor I
Brazos Processing
“My wish is for nothing more
than to be with my family
during the holidays.”
Marsheia Lofton
Personnel Services Clerk
Corporate Office
“My wish is that everyone has a
blessed and safe Christmas!
Also, remember the greatest
gift one will ever receive will
never be found under a
Christmas tree. It is far too
valuable to be stored in any
other place but in the depths of
your heart!”
Jonathan Riley
Debone Supervisor II
Waco Processing
“All I want for Christmas is
for my house to be
finished being built.”
Roy Lee Jones
Hatchery Maintenance
Hazlehurst Production
“To have a happy family.”
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Christmas Wishes
Charles Snyder
Feed Mill Unloader
Laurel Production
“I wish for peace and
happiness for everyone as
well as their families. God
bless everyone.”
Hardy Smith
Hatchery Utility
Hazlehurst Production
“Just a little more money.”
Ricky Smith
Feed Mill Driver
McComb Production
“I wish for my family to have a
Merry Christmas with good health
and peace and joy for the new
year.”
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Larry Rivera
Specialty II
Waco Processing
“I wish that my whole family
has a good Christmas and that I
can see my two grandsons.
Merry Christmas to my fiancée
and Happy New Year to her
family and mine.”
Westly Satterwhite
Specialty I
Waco Processing
“Gift cards, Rangers or
Longhorns fitted hat, size 7¼.”
Max Malone
Shop Parts Clerk
Laurel Production
Truck Shop
“My wish is for everyone - health,
happiness, prosperity and the
best Christmas you ever had. It’s
a time to enjoy your family and
remember the real Reason for
the Season.”
Terrence Funches
Debone II
Collins Processing
“To spend time with family.”
Larry Cooper Jr.
Debone II
Hazlehurst Processing
“My wish is to spend all day
with my babies.”
Natalie Everett
Personnel Trainee
“My wish is that my family
can be together for the
holidays this year.”
Christmas 2011
Christmas Wishes
Adam Hall
Broiler Supervisor
Waco Production
“My wish is to be done with all
the remodeling on my new
house.”
Josh Simmons
Broiler Supervisor
Kinston Production
“I wish that everyone will have
a safe and joyous Christmas –
and may all your birds be big
and healthy!”
James “Fuzzy” Nixon
Live Haul Driver
Laurel Production
“Just to be living.”
Edward “JoJo” Donald
Feed Delivery Driver
Laurel Production
“I wish the best for my family
during the holiday season ...
and a big buck.”
Carmello Williams, Janice Prophet, Bettie Wilson, Florence Miller, Shirley Harris, Shirley Tillis
and Mickey Kelly, Superintendent
IQF Department II, Foods Division
“We would like to wish all Sanderson Farms employees and their families all the joy of the season and a Merry
Christmas.”
Merry Christmas!
Christmas 2011
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Christmas Wishes
Kevin Price
Feed Mill Maintenance
Kinston Production
“To be in good health.”
Martin Williams
Live Haul Loader Operator
Laurel Production
“My wish is just to be living.”
Michael Wells
Feed Mill Driver
McComb Production
“My wish is for my family and
friends to have a great
Christmas, for peace and joy in
the world and to keep Jesus in
the center of Christmas.”
Natasha Matthews
Eviscerating II
Hazlehurst Processing
“My wish is to be a homeowner
very soon.”
Ollie McCoy
Debone II
Collins Processing
“The world needs to come
together, doing the will of
God.”
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Anitra Barnes
Debone II
Collins Processing
“I wish that my kids have the
best Christmas there is.”
Jacquelynn Guidroz
Debone II
Collins Processing
“I wish for my baby girl to
have the best Christmas
there is.”
Justin Bradley
Hatchery Egg Trayer
Hazlehurst Production
“A new car, it doesn’t matter
what kind, just a new car.”
Kelly Jefcoat
Engineering Secretary
Corporate Office
“My wish is that everyone will
remember that JESUS is the
reason for the season.”
Christmas 2011
Quarterly Trainee Meeting
– Josh Ilsen
iving Life on Purpose at Sanderson Farms was the topic for the Quarterly Trainee
Meeting held in Mississippi, Georgia, Texas and North Carolina. Trainees discovered through this
two-day workshop that if they were to be successful at Sanderson Farms each must understand the
reason behind why they do what they do each day and have the knowledge of how they will reach their
purpose by having a plan that will get them there.
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Texas Trainees
Merry Christmas!
Christmas 2011
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Quarterly Trainee Meeting
Mississippi Trainees
Mississippi Trainees
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Christmas 2011
Quarterly Trainee Meeting
Georgia Trainees
North Carolina Trainees
Christmas 2011
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Trainee and New Supervisory Orientation
– Teri Myers
ew Trainees, new Supervisors, new Superintendents and new Managers throughout the
company recently attended the Trainee and New Supervisory Orientation Workshop. This
three-day workshop is offered each quarter in Mississippi, Texas, Georgia and North Carolina to
provide all new supervisory personnel with knowledge of the Sanderson Farms Culture, Philosophy,
Vision, Company’s policies and the Comprehensive Training Program. The information shared in this
workshop will equip these employees with the tools that they need to be successful as they begin their
careers with Sanderson Farms.
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Georgia
Front row, left to right: Seth Cannon, Debone Supervisor II, Moultrie
Processing; Eric Mahler, Debone Supervisor II, Moultrie Processing;
and Tommy Segrest, Advanced Trainee.
Second row, left to right: Eric Kimbrell, Accounting Trainee; Robert
Jacobs, Shipping Superintendent III, Moultrie Processing; and Shane
Truett, Specialty Supervisor II, Moultrie Processing .
Mississippi
Front row, left to right: Keith Harris, Beginning Trainee; Dana Gillard, Quality Control Supervisor II, Hammond
Processing; Tim Weckworth, Beginning Trainee; Rafael Sanchez, Feed Mill Supervisor, McComb Production; Cedric
Kidd, Evisceration Supervisor II, Hazlehurst Processing; Jeffery Dixon, Sr., Shipping Supervisor II, Hazlehurst
Processing; and Nicole McNair, Beginning Trainee.
Second row, left to right: Phillip Wright, Beginning Trainee; Joshua Speyrer, Egg Supervisor, McComb Production;
Brandon Babin, Beginning Trainee; Anthony Johnson, Shipping Supervisor III, Collins Processing; Jasen Fairley,
Beginning Trainee; Robbie Martin, Cut-up Supervisor II, Collins Processing; Christopher Bell, Sanitation Supervisor,
McComb Processing; and Ashley Everett, Beginning Trainee.
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Christmas 2011
Trainee and New Supervisory Orientation
Texas
First row, left to right: Clayton Swanson, Beginning Trainee; Jeremy Coker, Broiler Supervisor, Waco
Production; Denise Cabrera, Beginning Trainee; Rita Silva, Debone Supervisor, Waco Processing;
Valarie Taylor, Beginning Trainee; and Kenny Box, Broiler Supervisor, Brazos Production.
Second row, left to right: Jordon Scott, Beginning Trainee; Richard Payne, Production Manager, Waco
Production; Scott Fraley, Shop Supervisor, Brazos Production; Brandon Watley, Drip Line Supervisor,
Waco Processing; Chad Martin, Plant Manager, Brazos Processing; Rodney Herring, Beginning Trainee;
and Gus De La Rosa, Debone Supervisor, Waco Processing.
Third row, left to right: Harold Reichel, MDM Supervisor, Waco Processing; A. J. Robinson, Hatchery
Supervisor, Waco Production; Chris Shaver, Beginning Trainee; Andrew McElhany, Beginning Trainee;
Dustin Speyrer, Beginning Trainee; Matthew Coulter, Accounting Trainee; and Cody Caldwell, Broiler
Supervisor, Brazos Production.
North Carolina
Front row, left to right: John Tigert, Beginning Trainee; Garrett Austin, Beginning Trainee; Melissa
Abbott, Beginning Trainee; Satoya Latta, Beginning Trainee; Christina Magliochetti, Beginning Trainee;
and Jake Daniel West, Shipping / Receiving Supervisor, Kinston Processing.
Second row, left to right: Don Paul Ivers, Debone Supervisor, Kinston Processing; Adam Skinner,
Beginning Trainee; Marvin Bonner Jr., Beginning Trainee; Rich Casselberry, Shipping Superintendent
III, Kinston Processing; Davis Herring, Beginning Trainee; and Matthew Martin, Beginning Trainee.
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Health Success Stories
– David Grayson
nnually, the Organization Development Department conducts six hours of training on how to live a
healthy lifestyle, which include: proper diet, nutrition and healthy exercise and lowering body mass
index, cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar. The training is being delivered across five states,
and is available to all the employees at each facility to educate them on important health issues.
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“The Wellness Initiative at Sanderson Farms is to help our employees improve their quality of life and the
quality of life for their family through understanding how to live a healthier lifestyle,” stated Robin Robinson,
Director of Organization Development. “Our goal is to educate each employee on how to make healthy
lifestyle choices, including what good nutrition looks like and how to exercise properly. We look forward to
hearing from our employees on their success stories.”
Ramiro Gonzalez, Maintenance Refrigeration, Brazos Processing
I have been employed with Sanderson Farms since August 2002. I recently quit
smoking in January of this year after I had smoked for over 22 years. I will be
able to reduce my insurance by being a non-tobacco user at open enrollment.
I was smoking one to two packs per day and by not smoking anymore I am able
to save money from buying cigarettes and I feel a whole lot better!
Ronnie Johnson, 1st Shift Shuttle Truck Driver, Foods Division
After attending the Wellness Fair in 2010, I discovered that I had high blood
pressure and was a little overweight. At first I was hesitant about going to the
classes that were offered, but then I decided that it was best I attend for my
health. The classes taught me how to eat healthier, how to properly exercise
and how to manage my blood pressure. At the 2011 Wellness Fair, I passed all the
required tests.
I am very thankful to Sanderson Farms for offering the Wellness Fair and the
classes. Thank you, Sanderson Farms!
Emma Johnson, 1st Shift Cookline, Foods Division
In 2010, I failed the Wellness Program that was offered by Sanderson Farms.
In 2011, I attended the same program and passed because my cholesterol and
blood pressure were down. I feel good about the classes and I believe it is a
good idea to participate in them. I recommend it to everyone with medical
problems.
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Christmas 2011
Health Success Stories
Roshell Ball, 1st Shift Cookline Pack-off, Foods Division
I attended the Wellness Fair in 2010 and 2011 at Sanderson Farms Foods
Division. I failed in 2010 because my blood pressure was higher than the
recommended range. Because of this, I participated in the Wellness Classes that
were offered. In 2011, my blood pressure was right on target and this is due to
the fact that I attended the classes and followed the trainers’ recommendations
on diet and exercise. Thank you, Sanderson Farms, for helping me live a
happier, healthier life.
Kimieko Williams, Debone Crew, Hazlehurst Processing
I have worked on the Debone crew for four years. Due to the Sanderson Farms
Health Initiative, I was made aware of my health and decided to make a change
for me and my family.
I am 36 years old and I knew I needed a change because of my health. I had
blood pressure problems, weighed 276 pounds, my knees and back hurt.
I decided I needed a lifestyle change. I started to eat the right things like baked
foods, salads, and added more fiber to my diet. I also drink plenty of water. I am
losing weight the natural way, no pills. I joined an exercise class at Greater
Damascus that consists of two days a week and I go walking. As I started out, at
least one of my family members would come with me. I became involved in a
12-week challenge to lose 14 pounds at the exercise class and won first place. Also, my husband walks with
me at least two miles in the park so I must say I stuck with it. We are closer than ever and my health problems
have completely turned around. I am going to start on a six-week challenge with my friends from the class.
Now I am 235 pounds and steady losing. My family members are my biggest supporters. I love them so much
and I thank God every day.
James Carpenter, Clean-up, Laurel Production Hatchery
I enjoyed the classes offered and believe that my health has benefited from the
information obtained from the class. My blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood
sugar are all back within a healthy range. I have learned which foods promote a
healthier diet as well as which foods to stay away from. The food I love the most
is sliced bread, which I have cut back on to two slices a week. Since this one
change in my diet, my cholesterol has gone down dramatically and my back
has quit hurting. I also believe that my diet has contributed to less gout
problems. I have lost almost eight pounds and am aiming for more weight loss.
I have been walking and riding my bicycle to and from work.
Christmas 2011
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Hazlehurst Production Guard Supervisor Recognized
– Ken Holmes
t Hazlehurst Production, Priscilla K. Thompson, Security Guard
Supervisor, earned the July 2011 Guardsmark Supervisor
Achievement Award for displaying poise and professionalism on a
daily basis. Priscilla has worked for Guardsmark since October 2006.
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Priscilla has displayed attention to the division’s needs on a daily basis.
In August 2007 she received a World Class Service Leadership Award for
the outstanding service she has displayed. When there has been an
emergency Priscilla has remained poised and calm; she follows
instructions exactly; and has taught her team policies and procedures to
follow. Priscilla has a knack for remembering facts, details and faces – a
trait that has often perplexed returning visitors to the facility and is a great
benefit to securing the facility.
Hazlehurst Production congratulates Priscilla Thompson on her well deserved award. We are glad that she
is part of our team.
Foods Division Guard Supervisor Recognized
– Alice Winston
oods Division would like to congratulate Samuel Robinson, a
member of our Security Personnel, for receiving the July
Guardsmark Security Officer Achievement Award. This award
was given to Officer Robinson for his dedication to exceeding the
client’s expectations, and for going above and beyond in the
performance of his duties.
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Officer Robinson, from Ridgeland, Mississippi, has been a
member of the Guardsmark team since September 2004. He was
born in Leland, Mississippi, graduated from Leland High School
and attended Jackson State University in Jackson.
Officer Robinson is the father of one child and enjoys playing
basketball and watching football.
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Christmas 2011
BRAZOS PRODUCTION
Brazos Production Safety Committee
– Brisa Sanchez
he Brazos Production Hatchery Safety Committee met on Friday, September 30, 2011 to discuss
safety concerns. Employees expressed their concerns and ideas on how to make the hatchery a
safer work environment. Chick Supervisor, Trey Hooper, introduced the President’s Safety
Committee Program. Division Manager, Karl King, emphasized the importance of keeping everyone
safe, and reporting accidents.
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Left to right: Trey Hooper, Chick Supervisor; Charles Hall, Chick
Helper; Angel Lopez, Load Stacker; Brian Trujillo, Hatchery
Attendant; and Eliseo Sanchez, Cleanup Crew.
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Our Company
n October 6, 2011, two
employees of Hazlehurst
Production were feted
with cupcakes and coffee for
their upcoming marriages.
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Accounting Clerk Marley Porter
married Dustin Porter on
October 8, 2011 at a ceremony in
Bogue Chitto, Mississippi.
Scott McAlpin, Control Room
Tech, married Haley Teasley in
Crystal Springs, Mississippi on
October 9, 2011.
From left to right: Jennifer Herrington, Chief Accountant; Marley Porter,
Accounts Payable Clerk; Scott McAlpin, Control Room Tech; and Steve
Hefner, Feed Mill Manager.
Hazlehurst Production wishes
the two couples many years of
happiness in their marriages.
Congratulations on your Wedding!
Congratulations to Michael and Trista Permenter
on their wedding which took place on August 27, 2011, at
Hawthorne Baptist Church in Oakvale, Mississippi.
Michael is employed at the Collins Production Hatchery.
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Christmas 2011
Our Company
Sanderson Farms Child Care Center Receives a 5-Star Rating
– Glenda Bonds, Child Care Manager
anderson Farms Child Care Center is a participant in the Mississippi Child Care Quality Step
System, a program of the Mississippi Department of Human Services. Under this program, Child
Care Centers are rated between one and five stars. In 2011, Sanderson Farms Child Care Center
received the highest rating possible of five stars.
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Sanderson Farms Child Care Center is the first Center to receive a 5-Star rating in South Mississippi. In
order to receive a 5-Star rating, a Child Care Center must employ teachers and caregivers according to
stringent criteria. Training by the Mississippi State University Extension Service is required of all
caregivers of children, infant age to 5 years old. Twenty-five percent of all staff positions must be filled
by employees holding degrees in early childhood education, early childhood special education, child
development, or elementary education. The child care manager and supervisor must hold a four-year
degree in child development, early childhood education, or elementary education. The Center must
also utilize approved curriculum, and have a transition plan in place to help children and families adjust
as they move from our program to public school.
Shown from left to right staff receiving on-site monitoring are: Karen Owens, Pre-school
Teacher; Glenda Bonds, Child Care Manager; Tammie Gamble, Assistant Pre-school
Teacher; and Brenda Quick, Infant Teacher.
Congratulations Sanderson Farms Child Care Center team
on achieving a 5-Star rating!
Christmas 2011
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Our Children
Jake, Jessie and Isabel are the children of
Michael Alligood, Feed Mill Supervisor, Adel
Production. Michael wishes for his children to
have a very prosperous Christmas.
Cheyenne Dahlgren, daughter of
Ken and Michelle Dahlgren,
Shipping Clerk II, Moultrie
Processing, Honor Student and
lead vocalist for the band
“Kickfire”, has played in several
parades and festivals around
South Georgia. She also plays
guitar, bass, drums, violin, cello,
piano, and will be playing
percussion for her sixth grade
school band. Videos via Youtube:
MicKenlee1 and Facebook:
Cheyenne Dahlgren Fan Page.
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Marisol Lopez, daughter of
Angel Lopez, Load Stacker,
Brazos Production Hatchery
turned 15 on July 28, 2011. She
had her Quinceañera on
August 6, 2011. Angel has
worked at Brazos Production
since 2002.
Keithen Zanders, 12, brother, and
Kaegan Collins, 2, son of Kizzy
Collins, Debone I, Hammond
Processing.
Ryleigh Paige Power, age 5
months, is the greatgranddaughter of Yvonne
Henry, Nurse I, Hammond
Processing.
Robert Brent Culpepper received his
doctorate of dental medicine in May
from the University of Mississippi
Medical Center School of Dentistry. As
a 2003 highest honors graduate of
South Jones High School, he continued
his education at Jones County Junior
College where he played football for the
Bobcats and received the Letter J
Academic and Athletic Awards. The
summa cum laude graduate of Delta
State University is the son of Bob and
Sandy Culpepper of Ovett who are
broiler producers for the Laurel
Division. Brent and his wife, Hilliary
Walters Culpepper, reside in the
Landrum Community and he is
currently an associate dentist for
Harris Dental Clinic in Laurel.
Christmas 2011
Our Children
Kylie Williamson, age 11, was
recently crowned Honey Bee Jr.
Miss at the Honey Bee Festival,
sponsored annually by the Kiwanis
Club in Paris, Illinois. Kylie is the
granddaughter of Carol Simmons,
Field Employee Relations Manager
at Laurel Production, and the niece
of Jessica Simmons, Sales Secretary
at Laurel Processing. She is also
the niece of Greg and Lorna
Simmons, Executive Secretary at
the Corporate Office. Kylie’s
parents are Rhonda and Scott
Williamson of Paris, Illinois.
One-year-old Maddison Grace
Taylor is the daughter of Candice
and Noah “Randy” Taylor,
Feed Mill Utility, Adel Production.
She is the granddaughter of
Kathy and Kyle Hobbs, Live Haul
Driver, Adel Production.
Christmas 2011
September 2011 was a busy month for Neal Miller, Hazlehurst
Production Feed Mill Driver. On Friday, September 16, he escorted his
daughter, Karen, a Senior Maid in the Homecoming Court of Wesson
High School in Mississippi. The following weekend, on Saturday,
September 24, Neal escorted his daughter, Kasey, to the altar as she
became Mrs. David Wractor. Neal was also the baker of the wedding cake.
Dennis Crockett, Egg Truck Driver,
Kinston Production, has had a year
of celebrations. On February 14, 2011,
his daughter, Isabella Rayann, was
born; he married his high school
sweetheart, Shelbie, on September 10,
2011; and celebrated his one-year
anniversary with Sanderson Farms
on October 22, 2011.
Nancy Watts, Quality Control I,
Laurel Processing, and her
six-year-old granddaughter,
Brittany Barnett.
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Child Care
Our Children
Christian O’Neal Mead was born August 19, 2011
to Mr. and Mrs. Neal Mead. He is the grandson of
Karen Owens, Head Start Teacher.
Autumia Wheeler, daughter of Janie
Hamilton, Caregiver at Child Care,
recently graduated from Jackson State
University with a degree in Health and
Physical Education Administration.
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Cai Lea Pitts, granddaughter of Child Care
Manager Glenda Bonds, was chosen by her
classmates at Sumrall High School as
Sophomore Homecoming Maid. She is the
daughter of Billy and Laura Pitts. She was
escorted by Tyler Walley.
Tayler Polk, son of Cheryl Polk, Head Start
Teacher, was polled on Scout.com as one of
the top high school linebackers in the
Nation. Tayler, a junior at Brandon High
School, is the stepson of David Sullivan.
Christmas 2011
The Tale of the Three Trees
A Traditional Folktale
– Originator unknown, retold by Angela Elwell Hunt
Once upon a mountaintop, three lile trees stood and dreamed of what they wanted to become
when they grew up. The first lile tree looked up at the stars twinkling above him. “I want to hold
treasure,” he said. “I want to be covered with gold and filled with precious stones. I will be the most
beautiful treasure chest in the world!”
The second lile tree looked out at the small stream trickling by on its way to the ocean. “I want to
be a strong sailing ship,” he said. “I want to travel mighty waters and carry powerful kings. I will be the
strongest ship in the world!”
The third lile tree looked down into the valley below where busy men and busy women worked in a
busy town. “I don't want to leave this mountaintop at all,” she said. “I want to grow so tall that when
people stop to look at me, they will raise their eyes to heaven and think of God. I will be the tallest
tree in the world.”
Years passed. The rains came, the sun shone, and the lile trees grew
tall. One day three woodcuers climbed the mountain. The first
woodcuer looked at the first tree and said, “This tree is beautiful.
It is perfect for me.” With a swoop of his shining axe, the first
tree fell. “Now I shall be made into a beautiful chest,” thought
the first tree. “I shall hold wonderful treasure!”
The second woodcuer looked at the second tree and said,
“This tree is strong. It is perfect for me.” With a swoop of
his shining axe, the second tree fell. “Now I shall sail
mighty waters,” thought the second tree. “I shall be
a strong ship fit for kings!”
The third tree felt her heart sink when the last
woodcuer looked her way. She stood straight and tall
and pointed bravely to heaven. But the woodcuer
never even looked up. “Any kind of tree will do for me,”
he muered. With a swoop of his shining axe,
the third tree fell.
The first tree rejoiced when the woodcuer brought
him to a carpenter’s shop, but the busy carpenter
was not thinking about treasure chests. Instead his
work-worn hands fashioned the tree into a feed box
for animals. The once-beautiful tree was not covered with
gold or filled with treasure. He was coated with sawdust and
filled with hay for hungry farm animals. The second tree smiled
when the woodcuer took him to a shipyard, but no mighty sailing
ships were being made that day. Instead, the once-strong tree was hammered and sawed into a
simple fishing boat. Too small and too weak to sail an ocean or even a river, he was taken to a lile
lake. Every day he brought in loads of dead, smelly fish. The third tree was confused when the
woodcuer cut her into strong beams and left her in a lumberyard. “What happened?” the once-tall
tree wondered. “All I ever wanted to do was stay on the mountaintop and point to God.”
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The Tale of the Three Trees
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Many, many days and nights passed. The three trees nearly forgot their
dreams. But one night golden starlight poured over the first tree as a
young woman placed her newborn baby in the feed box. “I wish I could
make a cradle for him,” her husband whispered. The mother squeezed
his hand and smiled as the starlight shone on the smooth and sturdy
wood. “This manger is beautiful,” she said. And suddenly the first tree
knew he was holding the greatest treasure in the world.
One evening a tired traveller and his friends crowded into the old
fishing boat. The traveller fell asleep as the second tree quietly sailed out
into the lake. Soon a thundering and thrashing storm arose. The lile tree
shuddered. He knew he did not have the strength to carry so many
passengers safely through the wind and rain. The tired man awakened. He stood up, stretched out his
hand, and said, “Peace.” The storm stopped as quickly as it had begun. And suddenly the second tree
knew he was carrying the King of heaven and earth.
One Friday morning, the third tree was startled when her beams were yanked from the forgoen woodpile.
She flinched as she was carried through an angry, jeering crowd. She shuddered when soldiers nailed a
man’s hands to her. She felt ugly and harsh and cruel. But on Sunday morning, when the sun rose and the
earth trembled with joy beneath her, the third tree knew that God’s love had changed everything. It had
made the first tree beautiful. It had made the second tree strong. And every time people thought of the
third tree, they would think of God. That was beer than being the tallest tree in the world.