CHRISTMAS 2010
SANDERSON
FARMS NEWS
Merry Christmas
From left, front row: Emily Katherine Richard, Sophie Creath, Joe Sanderson with Phoebe, Kathy Sanderson;
middle row: Joseph Richard, Caroline Whitaker; back row: Harrison Creath & Jacob Whitaker
CHRISTMAS 2010
VOLUME 26
ISSUE 6
SANDERSON FARMS NEWS
C ON TEN TS
Promotions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
New Employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Promotions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Corporate Trainees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9
New Employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
In the Spotlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Hazlehurst Growers: It’s A Family Affair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Which came first, the chicken or the egg? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Brazos and Waco Production Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-15
Louisiana Super Chicken Road Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-17
Feliz Navidad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-19
Leading with Vision: The Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21
Christmas Wishes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-29
Christmas Plans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-31
Quarterly Trainee Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32-33
McComb Processing Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34-35
Leading with Vision: The Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36-37
Laurel Growers: Darren Dunn Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Our Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Hazlehurst Growers: Peter McKinley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Laurel Growers: Radar Hill Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Dreaming of a White Christmas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42-43
Retirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44-45
Our Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46-47
Our Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48-49
Child Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-51
Editor
Robin Robinson
Coordinator
Tessa Cain
Corporate Translator
Vania Nelson
Printing
Southern Images Printing, Inc.
Reporters
Laurel Processing
Mattie Conner
Collins Production
Gail Garrett
Brad Clark
Laurel Production
Carol Simmons
Hazlehurst Production
Ken Holmes
Hazlehurst Processing
Tiffany Outlaw
Angeles Wyant
Hammond Processing
Dayana Reanez
McComb Processing
Mattie Walker
Robin Fenn
McComb Production
Grady Cutrer
Collins Processing
Danny Martin
Child Care
Glenda Bonds
Foods
Alice Winston
Brazos Production
Stacey Reynolds
Evelyn Oder
Brazos Processing
Andy Skidmore
Moultrie Processing
Chris Eavenson
Adel Production
Martha Hainley
Waco Production
Lily Bolanos
Waco Processing
Kelly LaBarbera
Kinston Processing
Mika Jeffries
Kinston Production
Randall Boehme
Vision
Sanderson Farms is special. We are a successful,
growing organization, respected in the communities
in which we live and the industries of which we are
a part.
Our dedicated team of caring individuals treats all
persons with absolute respect and integrity.
People in our organization are devoted to the success
of their associates in fulfilling their chosen potential in
all aspects of life.
Our hallmarks are quality products, responsiveness to customer needs, superior achievement and
successful people.
Sanderson Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Visit us at our website, www.sandersonfarms.com
Merry Christmas
Dear Associates,
By the time you get this letter Sanderson Farms will have reported a record year for fiscal 2010. For the
year we processed 2,566,643,191 pounds of dressed poultry compared to 2,425,921,237 pounds in fiscal 2009.
We had record annual sales of $1,925,445,709, a 7.6% increase over 2009. We also rewarded our
shareholders with record net income of $134,820,348, or $6.07 a share. These results reflect the solid
execution of our growth strategy and solid performance of our operations.
Even though we obviously experienced favorable market conditions and favorable input costs for corn and
soybean meal, our company would not have been able to achieve these record numbers without the hard
work and dedication of our managers, employees and contract producers. I thank you for your tireless
contribution over many years to keep our company successful, growing, and at the top of our industry.
It is a pleasure to work with you.
As a tangible indication of our gratitude for your efforts, we are announcing pay raises for all Class A
growers, all hourly employees, a generous ESOP contribution from the Board of Directors for all
employees at Sanderson Farms, and an earned bonus award for all salaried employees at Sanderson
Farms. Thank you again; you all earned it.
In addition to posting record results, I am pleased to report that during 2010 the Kinston, North
Carolina project was completed on time and on budget, and we will begin processing chickens in Kinston
in January. We started training employees and delivering product to Kinston for deboning in
November. We began manufacturing feed at the feed mill, and hatched our first flock of broiler chicks
November 15. We look forward to the new opportunities the Kinston plant will provide for Sanderson
Farms for years to come.
We announced last spring that we will construct a new big bird deboning processing plant, wastewater
facility and hatchery in North Carolina, subject to various contingencies. The two new North Carolina
facilities together will provide 30% more processing capacity than we have today, will position the company
to penetrate new markets, and will position the company to grow its top and bottom line performance.
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Merry Christmas
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Your contribution over the years to the success of the company has in large part made our growth
possible. My confidence in your continued performance and achievement gives me and the Board of
Directors comfort as we embark on new building projects in new parts of the country. We could not,
and we would not, take on a new $100,000,000 project if we had poor operations at one of our locations,
but because you are doing your job, we are able to continue our growth strategy.
2011 may well be a different year for Sanderson Farms. It appears the industry is planning to produce
3% – 4% more chicken, so supplies will be up. We do not believe food service demand will improve until
people start getting their jobs back and unemployment begins to decline. As a result, prices could be
pressured downward, and in addition to this, as I write this letter corn and soybean prices are much
higher than they were this time a year ago. Yields for both crops were lower than anticipated and prices
are up substantially. It appears today that our costs for feed grains for 2011 could be up more than
$200,000,000 if we were to price out the year this month. Having said all this, we obviously have seen this
scenario before and we will focus on those things we can control – our operations.
Kathy and I are again preparing for Christmas and the arrival of our three daughters, three sons-in-law,
and six grandchildren. Three of our grandchildren are teenagers now and the other three act almost like
teenagers. Christmas is a special time for all of us and we look forward to the time together. We all
stay out at our farm where there is plenty of hunting and 4-wheeling, far too much to eat, and a lot of
family time.
We also try to make sure that the children understand why we are celebrating. This year Emily
Katherine will place Baby Jesus in the manger; it will be her second time.
I hope each of you have a joyful and blessed holiday with family. Thank you for all you do.
Merry Christmas,
Joe F. Sanderson, Jr.
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
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Promotions
David Willie
David Willie has been named Division Manager at Hammond
Processing. David began his career with Sanderson Farms in
1992. During his tenure, he has served as Evisceration
Supervisor, Evisceration Superintendent and Plant Manager.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Management and
Finance from Southeastern Louisiana State University. David is
married to Renee and they have three children: Dusty, 22;
Jocelyn, 20; and McKayla, 16. He and his family attend Live Oak
Missionary Baptist Church. In his spare time, David enjoys
hunting and sports.
Tracy Hall
Tracy Hall has been promoted to Human Resources Coordinator at
the Corporate Office. During her tenure with Sanderson Farms,
Tracy has held the positions of Sales Secretary and Personnel
Services Supervisor at the Corporate Office and Field Employee
Relations Manager at Hazlehurst Processing. She serves as a
member of the Sanderson Farms Investment Oversight Committee.
Tracy graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi with a
Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with an
emphasis in Management. She enjoys cooking, attending major
sporting events, watching NCAA football, reading and spending
time her family, which include her nieces, Yamea Smith, 21, and
Madison Smith, 4. Her favorite scripture is Psalm 23:1: “The Lord is
my Shepherd; I shall not want.”
Congratulations!
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New Employees
Doug McLoud
Doug McLoud has joined Sanderson Farms as Production Manager
at McComb Production. Doug received his Poultry Science degree
from the University of Arkansas.
Doug brings with him 27 years of experience in Live Production.
Before joining Sanderson Farms, he was most recently employed
with Tyson Foods in Noel, Missouri as Live Production Manager.
Doug and his wife, Lane, have two children: Megan and Elizabeth.
Michael Harrell
Michael Harrell has joined Sanderson Farms as Plant Manager at
Hammond Processing. Michael graduated from Mississippi State
University with a Bachelor of Science degree in General Business
Administration. Before joining Sanderson Farms, he was employed
at Peco Foods as Shift Manager. Michael is married to Nita and
they have three children: Nicole, 21; Tyler, 18 and Brice, 15. In his
spare time, Michael enjoys hunting, fishing and church. His favorite
comment is, “Success is achieved when the opportunity is met
with preparation.”
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Promotions
Buck James has been promoted to Catch and Haul Supervisor at Laurel Production. Buck
began his career with Sanderson Farms in May 2009 as a Beginning Trainee. He holds a
Bachelor’s degree in Business with an emphasis in Finance from William Carey University.
Buck enjoys sports, fishing, music, spending time with his family, girlfriend and friends. Buck
says, “I’m glad to be a part of a successful, growing company.”
Please join Collins Production in congratulating Jeremy Young on his promotion to the
position of Broiler Supervisor. Jeremy began his career at Sanderson Farms in February of 2010
as a Beginning Trainee. He graduated in 2007 from Mississippi State University where he
attained a Bachelor’s degree in Plant and Soil Science. Jeremy previously worked with
Sanderson Farms within the Intern program during the summers of 2003 and 2004. Jeremy has
been married to the former Amy Moss of Ellisville since October 2009. During his spare time,
Jeremy enjoys fishing, golfing, hunting and other sports.
John Carter has been promoted from Beginning Trainee to Specialty Supervisor I at
Hazlehurst Processing. John received a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in English from
the University of Southern Mississippi. He is married to Courtney and they have a son, Prentiss.
Before coming to Sanderson Farms, John was in the United States Army and served our
country in Iraq. He enjoys the outdoors and his hobbies are good music, sports, reading,
traveling, and meeting interesting people.
Kelly Jefcoat has been named Engineering Secretary. Kelly joined Sanderson Farms as
Receptionist at the Corporate Office. She attended West Jones High School and Jones County
Junior College. She was previously employed at West Jones High School. Kelly is married to
Raybob and has two children: Rachel and Taylor. In her spare time, she enjoys tennis and also
plays League Tennis in Laurel and is a member of the United States Tennis Association. Kelly
and her family attend Centerville Baptist Church in Big Creek, Mississippi.
Luke McDaniel has been promoted to Debone Superintendent I at Hammond Processing.
Luke began his career with Sanderson Farms as a Beginning Trainee in July 2009. He was
promoted to Advanced Trainee in June 2010 and served in that position until his most recent
promotion.
Luke holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Hospitality Management from the University of
Southern Mississippi. He is married to Amanda and they have one daughter, Ella Brooks. Luke
enjoys hunting, old cars, and Saints football. His favorite comment is, “The difference between
ordinary and extraordinary is that little bit ‘extra’.”
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Corporate Trainees
Ben Williamson has joined Sanderson Farms as an Accounting Trainee. He earned a
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Baylor University in Waco, Texas. He also has a minor
in Environmental Studies. Ben enjoys hunting and fishing.
Blake Hitchcock, Beginning Trainee, received his Bachelor’s degree in Business
Administration with a concentration in Management of Construction and Land Development
from Mississippi State University. He enjoys outdoor sports, hunting, fishing, golf, and camping.
Blake says, “GO DOGS!”
Sanderson Farms welcomes Hei Lam “Carol” Tsui as a Beginning Trainee. Carol is a
graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In her spare time, she enjoys
playing badminton.
Jake Summerford, Beginning Trainee, received his Bachelor of Science degree in Consumer
Foods from the University of Georgia. In his spare time, Jake enjoys sports, traveling, and
outdoor activities. He is a member of Alpha Zeta, an agricultural honor society, and also of
Delta Iota Epsilon academic honor society. Jake’s favorite quote is “Live every day to the
fullest.”
Leah Kilpatrick has joined Sanderson Farms as a Beginning Trainee. Leah received her
Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, as well as a Masters of Business
Administration from William Carey University in Mississippi. In her spare time, Leah enjoys
sports, reading and traveling. Leah’s favorite quote is: “Losers make excuses, winners make it
happen.”
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Corporate Trainees
Advanced Trainee, Russell Smith, received his Bachelor of Science degree
in Agri-Business from Tarleton State University in Texas. He is married to Kimberly and they
have three children: Elizabeth, Ryan, and Hunter. Russell enjoys hunting, fishing and spending
time with his family.
Ryan Robinson, Advanced Trainee, received his Bachelor of Science degree in Poultry
Science from Texas A & M University. Ryan enjoys outdoors, golfing, fishing and he is a
member of a softball team.
Sammy Thames has been promoted to Advanced Trainee. He began his career at Sanderson
Farms as a Beginning Trainee in 2007. In 2008, he was promoted to Debone Supervisor I at
Hazlehurst Processing. Sammy holds a Bachelor’s degree from Louisiana State University and
enjoys playing golf and traveling in his spare time. Sammy says, “I am excited about the
opportunity at Kinston Processing.”
Sara Tutt has joined Sanderson Farms as a Beginning Trainee. She earned a Bachelor of
Science degree in Animal Science from Texas A & M University. Sara is a member of Texas and
Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association. She enjoys therapy dog work.
Shih-Ting Huang, Beginning Trainee, received his Bachelor of Science degree in Human
Resource Management from the University of Mississippi and an International Master of
Business Administration from the University of Memphis. He likes golf, fantasy football,
Ole Miss athletic events and reading. Shih-Ting’s favorite quote is, “Not all people who lead are
successful, but all successful people lead”. - Unknown
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New Employees
Joshua Matthews
McComb Processing welcomes Joshua Matthews as Overwrap Supervisor I.
Joshua is a 2001 graduate of North Pike High School and a 2006 graduate of
Springhill College in Mobile, Alabama, where he received a Bachelor of Science
degree in Business. Joshua enjoys all sports and car racing.
Alyse Cain
Alyse Cain has joined Sanderson Farms as Purchasing Secretary at the
Corporate Office. Before joining Sanderson Farms, she was employed with
McCoy Corporation for seven years. Alyse received her Associate of Arts degree
in Accounting from Jones County Junior College in Ellisville, Mississippi. Alyse is
the fourth generation of her family to work for Sanderson Farms.
Brittany Bishop
Foods Division would like to welcome Brittany Bishop to Sanderson Farms.
Brittany comes to us from Magee General Hospital in Magee, Mississippi. She is
the daughter of Ann and Reed Abercrombie of Seminary and Randy Sullivan of
Magee. Brittany’s mother, Ann, has been a nurse at Sanderson Farms Processing
Plant in Collins for 19 years. Brittany graduated from William Carey University in
Mississippi in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. She is happily
married to Tommy and they reside in Mendenhall, Mississippi with their English
bulldog “Bubbles”.
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In the Spotlight
Roshelle Ball and Shirley Crowley are sisters who share a special
bond. They have always shopped, played and worked together.
They have been employed with Sanderson Farms Foods Division
for 20 years. They hope to share many more Christmas holidays
together.
Ben Janous, Quality Control Supervisor; Patryce Williams and Lakesha
McDonald, Quality Control Technicians, Foods Division, would like to
welcome their newest Quality Control Technicians, Laquita Maxie-Course
and Marthralisha Townsend to their team.
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GROWERS
HAZLEHURST
It’s A Family Affair!
– Daniel Smith and Jeff Rodriguze
ince 1991 Daniel A. Sanders and his wife Rose Sanders have been growers for Sanderson
Farms, Hazlehurst Production Division. Daniel got into the chicken business with Sanderson
Farms for one reason, family. Family is very important to him and it’s what attracted him to
Sanderson Farms in the first place. “It was when Joe Frank Sanderson came out to my farm and
said that Sanderson Farms is about the family unit, that’s when I knew that Sanderson was the
place for me,” Daniel stated. It was then that he knew that with Sanderson Farms he would be
able to provide a living and future for his family.
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Since joining the Sanderson Farms family Daniel and his family have added two more farm sites
on his land and have gone through several renovations. He started with conventional houses and
has made upgrades to Class A houses, but the renovations haven’t stopped yet. There is more to
come in the future of Daniel’s farm. Daniel receives help from his sons Shannon and Daniel
Sanders and their wives Trina and Kristen running the other two farms, but the family business
doesn’t stop there. He also receives a lot of help from his nephews Robert and Larry Burns and
his sisters Carolyn Peavy and Bobbie Sills. Also lending their helping hands are the grandchildren
Kelsey, Ned, Luke, Sam, Colby, Anna Claire, Ashton and Katie Rose Sanders.
In his spare time Daniel enjoys hanging out with and devoting time to his grandchildren. Lately
Daniel has had a special project with his young grandson Colby who was recently diagnosed with
cancer. Colby has to go to Jackson every day for radiation treatment. Of course, all of the Sanders
family members have pitched in the care and transport of Colby.
All of us in the Sanderson Farms family hope for many more years partnering with Daniel and his
family. We, also, wish for Colby a speedy recovery.
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KINSTON PRODUCTION
Which came first, the chicken or the egg?
– Marty Flynt
t Sanderson Farms, it’s the chicken, always. On April 6, 2010, the first pullet breeder
flock was placed in Kinston Production Division. Those immature birds stayed on the
pullet breeder farm until they were near sexual maturity and then were moved to new
breeder hen farms. One of these farms is owned and operated by Emmitt Stroud and his son,
Emmitt Stroud II and they are doing business as the Egg Poor Farm. Clay King’s farm which is
known as C & K Hen Farm, is the other new farm. The chickens will remain on those farms for
approximately 40 weeks producing hatching eggs.
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The egg may not come first, but when the first egg came on each farm in September, the
Strouds and the Kings were officially in the hatching egg production business. Now, with each
passing day, more and more of the hens will begin production and soon there will be an
adequate amount to be set in the Kinston Production hatchery, and three weeks later those
newly hatched baby chicks will be placed on broiler farms.
Congratulations to all those involved, for reaching the “First Egg” milestone at our newest
division, Kinston Production.
Emmit Stroud II and Emmitt Stroud
Clay King
Merry Christmas!
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Brazos and Waco Production Training
– Teri Myers
aco Production and Brazos Production employees received training on the culture of
Sanderson Farms and our excellent benefit package. Participants enjoyed learning how
they communicate with others during Communication Styles.
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Merry Christmas!
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Brazos and Waco Production Training
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Louisiana Super Chicken Road Show
– Stephanie Butts McNeese
he Super Chicken Road Show is a recruiting event coordinated and executed by the Recruiting Department. The event is held
six times a year in the states within where we currently operate: Mississippi, Louisiana, Georgia, Texas and North Carolina.
The goal of the Road Show is to educate the students and faculty about Sanderson Farms and the opportunity within our
company. Representatives within our company share their career history with Sanderson Farms and the future of our company.
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The 2010 Louisiana Super Chicken Road Show was held at The Hilton in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The social is a time where the
students and faculty are able to meet Sanderson Farms representatives and enjoy chicken appetizers! During the dinner, there is a
presentation about our company, culture, opportunities and future of our company. The following day, we toured the McComb,
Mississippi Production and Processing facilities. The tours were conducted by management at the facilities. The Louisiana Road
Show was concluded with a great lunch at Mr. Whiskers in McComb!
Trey Truitt, faculty at Louisiana
State University, and Keri Truitt,
faculty at Southeastern Louisiana
University
Randall King, Processing
Manager, McComb Processing
Dennis Ingram, Louisiana State University
McComb Production Feed Mill Tour
Southeastern Louisiana students and faculty
Louisiana State University students and faculty
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Louisiana Super Chicken Road Show
Lampkin Butts, President and Chief Operating Officer,
with Keri Truitt, Southeastern Louisiana University
faculty
Trey Smith, Field Employee
Relations Manager, Hammond
Processing
David Willie, Division Manager, Hammond Processing, and Doug McLoud,
Production Manager, McComb Production
Robin Robinson, Director of Organization
Development and Corporate Communication
Christmas 2010
From left to right: Mattie Walker, Field Employee Relations
Manager, McComb Processing; Lampkin Butts, President and
Chief Operating Officer; and Don Ellen, Manager of Customer
Relations
Randy Pettus, Director of Production,
(right) with Tyler Gamble, Louisiana
State University student and former
Intern
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Feliz Navidad
Queridos asociados,
Para cuando reciban esta carta Sanderson Farms habrá reportado un año récord para el año fiscal 2010.
Para el año procesamos 2,566,643,191 libras de aves evisceradas en comparación con 2,425,921,237
libras en el año fiscal 2009. Tuvimos un récord de ventas anual de $1,925,445,709 un incremento del
7.6% en 2009. También recompensamos a nuestros accionistas con un ingreso neto récord de
$134,820,348, ó $6.07 por acción. Estos resultados reflejan la sólida ejecución de nuestra estrategia de
crecimiento y un sólido rendimiento de nuestras operaciones.
A pesar de que obviamente experimentamos condiciones favorables del mercado y los costos favorables de
la harina de maíz y soya, nuestra empresa no hubiera sido capaz de alcanzar estos números récord sin la
ardua labor y dedicación de nuestros gerentes, empleados y productores por contrato. Les doy las gracias
por su colaboración incansable durante muchos años para mantener nuestra empresa exitosa, creciente, y
en la cima de nuestra industria. Es un placer trabajar con ustedes.
Como una muestra tangible de nuestra gratitud por sus esfuerzos, estamos anunciando aumentos de
sueldo para todos los productores de Clase A, todos los empleados por hora, una generosa contribución al
ESOP por parte del Consejo de Administración para todos los empleados en Sanderson Farms, y un
premio de bonificación ganado para todos los empleados asalariados de Sanderson Farms. Gracias de
nuevo, todos ustedes se lo han ganado.
Además de publicar unos resultados récord, me complace informar que durante 2010 el proyecto de
Kinston, Carolina del Norte s e completó a tiempo y dentro del presupuesto, y vamos a comenzar el
procesamiento de pollos en Kinston en enero. En noviembre empezamos a entrenar a los empleados y a
despachar productos a Kinston para deshuesar. Empezamos la fabricación de pienso en la fábrica de
pienso, y empollado nuestra primera bandada de pollitos de engorde en el 15 de noviembre. Esperamos con
anticipación las nuevas oportunidades que la planta de Kinston le proveerá a Sanderson Farms en los
próximos años.
Anunciamos la primavera pasada que vamos a construir una nueva planta procesadora de deshueso de
aves grandes, una instalación para procesar aguas residuales y un criadero de pollos en Carolina del
Norte, dependiendo de diversas contingencias. Los dos nuevos locales de Carolina del Norte en conjunto
proporcionarán 30% más d e la capacidad de procesamiento que tenemos hoy, la posición de la empresa
para penetrar en nuevos mercados, y la posición de la compañía para aumentar su rendimiento de ingreso
bruto y el resultado final. Sus contribuciones en los últimos años para el éxito de la empresa es en gran
parte lo que ha hecho posible nuestro crecimiento. La fe en sus continuos desempeños y logros nos da a la
Junta de Directores y a mí confianza a medida que embarcamos en nuevos proyectos de construcción en
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nuevas partes del país. Nosotros no podríamos, y no comenzaríamos un nuevo proyecto de $100,000,000
si tuviéramos operaciones pobres en uno de nuestros locales, pero porque ustedes están haciendo su trabajo
como es debido, podemos continuar con nuestra estrategia de crecimiento.
2011 podría ser un año diferente para Sanderson Farms. Al parecer, la industria tiene la intención de
producir un 3% - 4% m ás de pollo, por lo que los suministros aumentarán. No creemos que la demanda de
servicios alimentarios mejorará hasta que la gente comience a recuperar sus puestos de trabajo y el
desempleo comience a disminuir. Como resultado, los precios podrían ser presionados hacia abajo, y
además de esto, mientras escribo esta carta los precios del maíz y la soya son mucho más altos que en esta
ocasión hace un año. Los rendimientos de ambos cultivos fueron menores de lo previsto y los precios han
subido sustancialmente. Parece que hoy los costos de los granos de pienso para el 2011 podrían ser de
hasta más de $200,000,000 si fuéramos a costear el año este mes. Habiendo dicho todo esto, es evidente
que hemos visto esta situación anteriormente y vamos a concentrarnos en las cosas que podemos controlar
- nuestr as operaciones.
Kathy y yo nos estamos preparando de nuevo para la Navidad y la llegada de nuestras tres hijas, tres
yernos, y seis nietos. Tres de nuestros nietos ya son adolescentes y los otros tres actúan casi como
adolescentes. La Navidad es un momento especial para todos nosotros y esperamos pasar el tiempo juntos.
Todos la pasamos en nuestra granja, donde hay mucha caza y se corren los cuatricic los, hay demasiado
para comer, y una gran cantidad de tiempo con la familia.
También tratamos de asegurarnos de que los niños entiendan por qué estamos
celebrando. Este año Emily Katherine colocará al Niño Jesús en el pesebre,
esta será su segunda vez.
Espero que cada uno de ustedes tenga un día de fiesta alegre y bendito
con la familia. Gracias por todo lo que hacen.
Feliz Navidad,
Joe F. Sanderson, Jr.
Presidente y Director General
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Leading with Vision: The Team
– April Taylor
eading with Vision: The Team included employees from all Mississippi locations, as well as
Hammond, Louisiana. This workshop was created to help employees learn the value of
teamwork. The experiential learning activities challenge teams to assess the task at hand,
evaluate each team member’s strengths, develop a strategy for execution and to effectively
communicate all details to the team members.
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Christmas 2010
Leading with Vision: The Team
Christmas 2010
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Christmas Wishes
Helen Burns
Evisceration I
Brazos Processing
“For my son to get better.”
Brandon Hall
1st Shift Overwrap
McComb Processing
Wishes all a very Merry
Christmas.
Tommy Wood
Truck Shop Master
Skilled Maintenance
Laurel Production
“For my little girl to not be
sick this Christmas and for
my family and everyone
else’s family to be happy.”
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Danny Hodrick
Driver
Brazos Production
Hatchery
“A raise.”
Eugene Cooper
Sanitation Clean-Up Crew
Hazlehurst Processing
“I wish for the best for my family
and I want a house, please.”
Joe Clark, Sr.
Sanitation Clean-Up
Floor Worker
Hazlehurst Processing
“I wish for my wife to be in good
health.”
Marsille Adkins
Transfer Crew Member
Adel Production
“To remember Christmas is
a time for sharing and
being with family. Also, to
remember the people that
don’t have anything.”
Robertine Anderson
1st Shift Specialty
McComb Processing
Wishes everyone health
and happiness!
Billy Johnson
PrePrice I
Brazos Processing
“For the Lord to let me be
blessed and everyone to
have a great Christmas.”
John Blackwell
Breeder Supervisor
Collins Production
“To enjoy family and friends and
that everyone would experience
the deep, deep love of Jesus.”
Nathan McInnis
Feed Delivery Supervisor
Laurel Production
“For world peace and free
cookies.”
Keeon Spencer
Sanitation Clean-Up Crew
Hazlehurst Processing
“I wish for everyone to have a
safe and happy holiday.”
Christmas 2010
Christmas Wishes
Tony Wilson
Shipping III
Moultrie Processing
“Wishing for my newborn
twins to stay healthy.”
Matthew Robinson
Sanitation Clean-Up Crew
Hazlehurst Processing
“My Christmas wish is to
spend time with family.”
Terry Ford
1st Shift Specialty
McComb Processing
Wishes all her family and
friends a Merry Christmas!
Christmas 2010
L.C . Smith
Sanitation Clean-Up Crew
Hazlehurst Processing
“My wish for this Christmas is
a new 30/30 rifle and also I
would like to wish for everyone
to have peaceful, joyful and
Happy New Year.”
Lanny Carpenter
Evisceration I
Brazos Processing
“To take my wife to the
casino.”
Shirley Mobley
Sanitation Clean-Up Crew
Hazlehurst Processing
“My wish for Christmas is to
keep my two grandchildren.”
Randall Sullivan
Feed Mill Manager
Collins Production
“To spend time with my family
and friends, enjoy some delicious
holiday treats and I wish everyone
a Merry Christmas.”
Michael Banks
Sanitation Clean-Up Crew
Hazlehurst Processing
“My wish is love and peace to
everyone.”
Shannon Stanford
Feed Mill Truck Driver
Adel Production
“To get a new computer for
Christmas.”
Pernethia McGhee
1st Shift Eviscerating
McComb Processing
Wishes to spend a Happy
Christmas with her husband,
children and grandchildren.
June Cameron
1st Shift Shipping
McComb Processing
Wishes everyone a Happy and
safe Christmas and New Year!
Craig Rogers
Broiler Manager
Laurel Production
‘To be safe and healthy and
continued growth and
success for Sanderson
Farms.”
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Christmas Wishes
Rose Almond
Quality Control I
Moultrie Processing
“To have a long and healthy life
in God’s name.”
Amber Davis
Evisceration I
Brazos Processing
“To be happy and to get right
with the Lord.”
Jesse Catchings
Sanitation Clean-Up Crew
Hazlehurst Processing
“My Christmas wish is world
peace.”
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Jed Haby
Hatchery Superintendent
Brazos Production
“Health .”
Larry Fitzgerald
Live Haul Manager
Laurel Production
“To have low shed time and no
D.O.A. I thank Jesus for life.”
Tyrone Thompson II
Live Haul
Laurel Production
“For my family to have a good
Christmas. As long as my kids,
my fiancé and my mother are
happy, I am happy.”
Joe L. Miller
Live Haul Driver
Laurel Production
“That all my family will be in
good health.”
Mike Walley
Beginning Trainee
“To end world hunger.”
Alma James
1st Shift Specialty
McComb Processing
“May the Lord bless
everybody in my family and at
Sanderson Farms. Merry
Christmas!”
Brian Brown
Feed Mill Truck Driver
Adel Production
“The whole day off with pay.”
Henry Dorsey
Sanitation Clean-Up Crew
Hazlehurst Processing
“Love, joy and happiness to
all.”
Frank Parrott
Sanitation Clean-Up Crew
Hazlehurst Processing
“I already have what I want for
Christmas – my wife, family and
life; but I wish for a new Camaro
car.”
Christmas 2010
Christmas Wishes
Angie Lewis
1st Shift Specialty
McComb Processing
Wishes everyone a Merry and
Safe Christmas and “May God
Bless us all to see many more
Christmases.”
Doris Barnes
1st Shift Specialty
McComb Processing
Wishes everyone a Merry
Christmas and a Happy and
Safe New Year!
Robert Christmas
Sanitation Clean-Up Crew
Hazlehurst Processing
“My Christmas wish is to be
rich.”
Christmas 2010
John Brown
Spray Wash Driver
Collins Production
“For my family and everyone
to have a joyous Christmas.
And to my son Anthony,
grandson Javaiotihy and my
wife, Jean Brown….I wish you
a very Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Year.”
Mark Moore
Driver
Brazos Production
Hatchery
“To build my first hot rod.”
Liz Gonzalez
Box Room I
Brazos Processing
“Health, wisdom, happiness
and family.”
Martin Shaw
Sanitation Supervisor
Hazlehurst Processing
“I wish for all of the sanitation
crew to have a Merry Christmas
and a Happy New Year and thank
you to everyone for a job well
done!”
Alton Bell
1st Shift Cookline
Production
Foods Division
“Would like to wish my
family, friends and
co-workers a Joyous
Holiday Season.”
Charles Sly
Sanitation Clean-Up Crew
Hazlehurst Processing
“I wish for life.”
Bridgett Hickman
1st Shift Specialty
McComb Processing
Wishes everyone prosperity,
love and peace.
Joseph Hinkley
Feed Mill Truck Driver
Adel Production
“To spend the holidays with my
2-year-old son Kaleb, my
newborn daughter Zoey, and
my girlfriend.”
Vickie Johnson
1st Shift Debone
McComb Processing
Vickie and her husband
recently celebrated their
wedding anniversary in New
York City. Vickie hopes that
everyone will worship God
and have a Merry Christmas
and a Happy New Year.
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Christmas Wishes
Alexander Wooten
Specialty II
Moultrie Processing
“Be at Sanderson Farms for the
New Year.”
George Varnado
Broiler Flock Supervisor
McComb Production
“I wish my family and
friends a very Merry
Christmas and I am so
grateful for God’s blessings
on them.”
Jessie Jenkins
Feed Mill Unloader
McComb Production
“After a house fire, I am just so
grateful for friends and family and
wish for them a wonderful
Christmas season.”
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Trey Hooper
Chick Floor Supervisor
Brazos Production
“A new motorcycle.”
Brad “Ira” Hancock
Truck Shop
Waco Production
For a motorcycle and to have
good health for his family and
himself.
Kerry Ross
Specialty I
Moultrie Processing
“I want my kids and grandbaby
to have a good Christmas and
my wish is to get my dream car.
I wish all the employees of
Sanderson Farms a Merry
Christmas and Happy New
Year.”
Lawrence Dotson
Sanitation Clean-Up Crew
Hazlehurst Processing
“I wish for good health.”
Lee Henthorn
Feed Delivery Supervisor
Adel Production
“To spend time with my
family and to be back fishing
again.”
Wendell (Bubba) Buchanan
Feed Mill Maintenance
McComb Production
“I wish for all my loved ones a
safe and Happy Holiday!”
Christmas 2010
Christmas Wishes
Catherine Tyler
Evisceration II
Moultrie Processing
“A new home.”
Melvin Inman
Feed Mill Truck Driver
Adel Production
“To get back in high school
shape.”
Chad Walden
Specialty II Supervisor
Moultrie Processing
“A new truck.”
Christmas 2010
Randy Brownell
Feed Mill Manager
McComb Production
“I wish all my family, friends,
and co-workers a blessed
Christmas and Happy New
Year!”
Bernice Morgan
Debone I
Moultrie Processing
“My Christmas wishes are to get
closer with family, friends, and
God. Merry Christmas to
Da’asia, I love you!”
Rachel Baldobino
National Sales
Brazos Processing
“To give my daughter
everything she wants and
needs, so she can have a great
first Christmas.”
Amanda Cisco
Maintenance Parts Buyer
Moultrie Processing
“For my family to be happy and
healthy.”
Melanie Edwards
PrePrice I
Brazos Processing
“For all my family to be
together and be safe.”
DeWenzel Spence
Evisceration II
Moultrie Processing
“I want my son to be happy
and I want to spend time
with my family.”
Edward Crump, Jr.,
Housekeeping II
Hazlehurst Processing
“I wish for a million
dollars.”
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Christmas Wishes
Jeff Maass
Debone II Superintendent
Moultrie Processing
“To be able to help people
who are less fortunate.”
Sammy Fields
Specialty II
Moultrie Processing
“I hope to God that I’m in
good health so I can enjoy
Christmas with my friends
and kids. Then I will pray to
God that I see many more.”
Valerie Sosa
Payroll
Brazos Processing
“To be with my family and give
my kids everything they want for
Christmas.”
Kenny Yelverton
Feed Delivery Supervisor
Collins Production Feed Mill
“That everyone will have a great
holiday and a happy new year.”
Brian Timmons
Live Haul
Waco Production
“For everyone to have a safe
and happy holiday season.”
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Lucretia Rivers
Evisceration II
Moultrie Processing
“I wish for everyone near
and dear to have a Merry
Christmas.”
Henry Mullins
Feed Mill Maintenance
McComb Production
“I wish a Merry Christmas to
all!”
Jeremy Jenkins
1st Shift Cookline
Production
Foods Division
“Would like to wish my family,
friends and co-workers a
Joyous Holiday Season.”
Marcel Whitfield
Sanitation Clean-Up Crew
Hazlehurst Processing
“I wish for my wife to get
better.”
Tonya Riggins
Evisceration II Supervisor
Moultrie Processing
“My wishes are few because I’ve
been blessed. But I do wish my
family, friends, co-workers,
employees, and the entire
Sanderson Farms staff a Merry,
Merry Christmas.”
Milton Sandifer
Sanitation Clean-Up Crew
Hazlehurst Processing
“My wish is joy and happiness
to everyone.”
Christmas 2010
Christmas Wishes
First Shift Cookline Pack-off Department at Foods Division would
like to wish their families and co-workers peace, joy and happiness
throughout the holiday season. These employees are the workers
who keep the pack-off line going. We appreciate their hard work
and dedication.
Foods Division Maintenance Supervisor Robert Conn and Third
Shift Maintenance employees, Earnest Clements, Tyler Conerly,
Ricky Guy and Connie Crouther, would like to say: "At the close
of another year, we pause to wish you a warm and happy
holiday season."
Foods Division 2nd Shift Fabrication employees Sara Fortenberry,
Keisha Brookins, Carla Levison, Ora Lee, Ina Mingo, Jeanette
Stapleton, Janet Scott, Latonya Williams, Shana Winters and
Supervisor Timothy Nicks would like to wish everyone for
Christmas the gifts of good cheer, good times and good memories
that will last for years to come.
Christmas 2010
First Shift Box Department employees, Foods
Division: Merlon Hobson, Annette Prophet and
Nellie Hunter would like to wish all Sanderson
Farms employees and their families a happy
holiday season.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from
Barbara Rash and Charles McCray, First Shift
Cookline Pack-off Department, Foods Division.
Jessie West, Rickey Richardson, Billy Davis, Shvoyea
Mance, Rickey Craft, Ronald Ellzey and Supervisor
Dewayne Woodward, Third Shift Sanitation employees at
Foods Division, would like to wish all Sanderson Farms
employees a Merry Christmas.
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Christmas Plans
Angelic Keys
Evisceration II
Collins Processing
“Spending time with family.”
Frankie Graham
Supply I
Collins Processing
“While Santa is out making
his rounds, I will be at the
North Pole in a hot tub with
Mrs. Santa.”
Jerry Forest
Debone I
Collins Processing
“Visiting with family.”
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Curvis Haynes
Evisceration II
Collins Processing
“Spending time with my little
girl and the rest of my family
and honoring God on His
day.”
Hiceli Hernandez and Karen Mansley
Debone I
Collins Processing
Hiceli - “Cooking tamales and spending time
with my son.”
Karen - “Going to Mom’s and spending time
with my family.”
Latasha Minor
Debone I
Collins Processing
“Making sure my baby gets
everything she wants.”
Lula Echols
Housekeeping II
Collins Processing
“Spending time with family.”
Jermaine Strickland
Debone I
Collins Processing
“Being with my family.”
Juanita Magee
Debone I
Collins Processing
“That’s also my birthday so I
plan to party with my friends.”
Christmas 2010
Christmas Plans
Keith Peters
Debone I
Collins Processing
“Spending time with family.”
Regina Powell
Marination I
Collins Processing
“Spending time with my
children and my boyfriend
and eating.”
Senovia Barnes
Personnel
Collins Processing
“Spending all my money on
my daughter.”
Tammye McCloud
Billing Clerk
Collins Processing
“It’s a secret!”
Christmas 2010
Sara Keyes
Marination I
Collins Processing
“Spending time with family.”
Shrunda Blackwell
Debone I
Collins Processing
“Eat, eat, eat and spend time
with my children.”
Tedrick Bolton
Cut-up Supervisor II
Collins Processing
“Shopping for my son.”
Stacy Draughn
Evisceration I
Collins Processing
“Spending time with family.”
Sophia Richards
Debone II
Collins Processing
“Buying my children musical
equipment.”
Unjeria Pickens
Debone II
Collins Processing
“Go to New Orleans to see
my mom.’
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Quarterly Trainee Meeting
– April Taylor
eadership was the topic for the Quarterly Trainee Meeting. Trainees from Mississippi, Texas
Georgia and North Carolina were required to read the book, 7 Habits of Highly-Effective People
written by Stephen Covey, and through experiential learning activities practiced the seven habits
concepts. The seven habits are:
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Be Proactive
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Begin with the End in Mind
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Put First Things First
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Think Win/Win
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Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood
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Synergize
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Sharpen the Saw
To emphasize the importance of the seven habits, Trainees were introduced to leadership traits that, if
used and become habits, will increase one’s effectiveness.
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Quarterly Trainee Meeting
Georgia Trainees
Texas Trainees
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McComb Processing Training
– April Taylor
raining was conducted for all employees at McComb Processing. Topics that were covered in
the training session were Food Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices, Meat Yield, and Complaint
Procedure/Chain of Command.
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McComb Processing Training
Merry Christmas!
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Leading with Vision: The Coach
– Meta Blanshard
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eading with Vision: The Coach teaches the skills of giving clear and precise instructions. Participants were taught the
concepts of how to be an effective Coach by participating 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 the tasks and how to accomplish those tasks. The Coach is the backbone to 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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Christmas 2010
Leading with Vision: The Coach
Christmas 2010
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GROWERS
LAUREL
Darren Dunn Farm
– Derin Bonner
y name is Darren Dunn. My family and I live in Sand Hill, Mississippi where we own
and operate a 40 acre farm with two layer houses. I am married to Danice Dunn, my
wife of 20 years. We have three sons: Devan, Dylan and Drake. Devan attends Jones
Junior College and the twins, Dylan and Drake, attend Clara Elementary. My family loves
farming life and the great outdoors. We love to hunt and fish as well as many other outdoor
activities. We began operating layer houses for Sanderson Farms, Inc. in 2007. We have met a
lot of good people along the way and learned a lot. I owe a special thanks to my first service
man who taught me everything I know about chickens and running a layer house. If it had
not been for his patience and guidance throughout the initial learning process, I could not
have made it.
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Left to right front row: Dylan and Drake Dunn
Left to right back row: Danice Dunn, Darren Dunn and Alex Anderson, Advanced Trainee
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Christmas 2010
Our Community
reception to honor the Lt. Governor of the State of
Mississippi was held at the Sanderson Farms
Corporate Office in Laurel, Mississippi.
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Employees and the community joined together to welcome
Lt. Governor Phil Bryant to Laurel and to Sanderson Farms.
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GROWERS
HAZLEHURST
Peter McKinley
– Ashley Fontenot and Jeff Rodriguze
eter McKinley has been a broiler grower for Sanderson Farms since 1984. For these 26
years, Mr. McKinley has enjoyed a successful relationship with Sanderson Farms, but his
dealing with them didn’t start there.
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Mr. McKinley originally worked for Sanderson Farms as a Broiler Service Tech. from 1979
till1983. “Sanderson Farms taught me everything I know about chickens,” said Mr. McKinley.
Since starting his career as a grower Mr. McKinley has retrofitted his houses three times, this
last time seeming to bring him success. He has upgraded from class C houses to class A
houses. “It has its ups and downs, but I enjoy doing the best job I can and it seemed to pay
off.” Mr. McKinley says this last retrofit will hopefully see him to retirement. When asked
what part of the retrofit he thinks will benefit him the most, Mr. McKinley replied “The wind
speed and the Rotem Controllers.”
In his spare time, which according to Mr. McKinley, there isn’t much of, he enjoys working
with his brother in his cattle and crop operation. However, he said he was taught by his
father that to do a good job you must focus all your attention on your job. And with Mr.
McKinley this is true, he can always be found at the farm.
With the help of his wife Martha, sons Peter and Hunter and daughter Elizabeth he has seen
and will hopefully see many more successful year.
Peter McKinley
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Christmas 2010
LAUREL
GROWERS
Radar Hill Farm
– Channing Parker
ohnny and Pam Everett bought a two year old four house broiler farm in August 2009 and
named it the Radar Hill Farm. The farm is located about four miles south of Ellisville on
Highway 29. Johnny and Pam have been growing broilers for Sanderson Farms since
May 1990 but it all really started back in 1965. Johnny's father, Thomas Everett, built one
broiler house for Sanderson Farms in 1965 and soon added a second house. Johnny helped
his father in the daily chores at the chicken house. Johnny's father was constantly teaching
Johnny everything he knew about broilers. In May 1990, Johnny's father retired and Johnny
began running the farm. Johnny added houses, one or two at a time, until he had a six house
operation. His health caused him to retire and Pam took over the day to day operations of the
farm at the end of 2004. In 2009, the Radar Hill Farm became available and they decided to
buy that farm and allow their youngest son, J. T., to take over the "old home place". J. T. is
the third generation to raise broilers for Sanderson Farms on the original Thomas Everett
farm. The Everett's have always enjoyed raising broilers for Sanderson Farms and they
consider it a very challenging and rewarding occupation.
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Johnny and Pam have two children, Jimmy Hill and J. T. Everett, and two precious
grandchildren, Noah Hill (8) and Kaiden Hill (5).
Left to right: Johnny Everett, Pam Everett, J.T. Everett and Channing Parker, Broiler Supervisor
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Dreaming of a White Christmas
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Christmas 2010
Dreaming of a White Christmas
Christmas 2010
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Retirements
Lewis “Pete” McGee
Foods Division
Foods Division would like to congratulate Lewis “Pete” McGee on his
retirement. In July 1989, Pete started in the Corndog Department as a line
operator and later transferred to the Entrée Department. In June 2008, he
accepted the position of groundskeeper. We would like to thank Pete for
over 20 years of hard work and dedication.
Mr. Pete plans to spend a lot of time hunting, fishing and spending time with
his father and grandchildren.
Delia Villegas
Hammond Processing
Mrs. Delia Villegas has decided to retire after giving Sanderson Farms 16
years of service in the Evisceration II Department at Hammond Processing.
Mrs. Delia’s future plans are to enjoy tending to her grandchildren and do a
lot of relaxing. Mrs. Delia is loved by many of her coworkers and friends. The
Sanderson Farms family will miss you, but we are so very happy for you to be
enjoying your life doing what you want to do. Thank you for the years you’ve
served with the company.
Pictured from left to right are Patricia
Hatten, Evisceration II Supervisor, and
Delia Villegas, past Evisceration II
employee.
Emma Varnado
McComb Processing
McComb Processing recently celebrated the retirement of Emma Varnado. Four
of Mrs. Varnado’s children attended the celebration. Mrs. Varnado worked as a
pre-price employee for ten years. Her job performance and attendance
remained “excellent” for the duration of her employment. Happy Retirement,
Mrs. Emma!!!
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Christmas 2010
Retirements
Mattie Armstead, 31 years
Laurel Processing
Mattie worked for Sanderson Farms for 31 years. She worked in several departments and
currently is assigned to housekeeping. Mattie stated that she never thought she would have
worked anywhere for 31 years, which is half of her time on earth.
During the time Mattie has worked in the area of housekeeping it is easy to identify where she is
because she is often heard singing spirituals as she works. The one entitled “Walking In The
Light” she says is her favorite one. Mattie states that she loves to sing and singing makes the day
go by faster and the work doesn’t seem as hard. Mattie wants everybody to know that she
enjoys fishing and spending time with family and friends. Mattie states that she is not a negative
person and that she loves everybody. Mattie also states that she loves working in her church
and will have more time to do things in the church now that she will not be working. Mattie
plans to also enjoy spending time with her nieces and nephews, working in her garden and just
sitting around with other Sanderson retirees talking about the good old times. Mattie said she is
really excited about spending most of her time relaxing and spending more time with her
husband James.
Mattie and her husband, James
Marcella Leggett, 31 years
Laurel Processing
Marcella Leggett, known as “MAMA” by her fellow employees, is originally from Quitman,
Mississippi. She currently resides in Heidelberg, Mississippi and is the proud mother of four
children: Nikki, Krystal, George and Terri. Marcella states that she really retired so that she
could spend more time with her five grandchildren: Able, Beatrice, Cathy, David and Edric.
As I looked over Marcella’s personnel file I was not surprised to see that in the 31 years that she
was employed, she only missed 18 days of work. Marcella had a good work record. She came
to work on a regular basis and performed her duties in an efficient manner. Marcella received
no forms of discipline during her 31 years and maintained a good working relationship with
everyone she came in contact with. Some of the younger employees often relied on her for that
motherly advice, which she was more than happy to give. Marcella states that her Faith in God
has kept her on the right path in life and she thanks Him everyday for allowing her to share the
blessing she has received with others. Marcella states that she plans to spend her well
deserved time resting. She stated that she has been programmed to get up early every day for
the last 31 years and it was going to only take her a few days to realize that she could sleep until
noon if she wanted to, and she does. Marcella stated that she would probably miss everyone
for a little while but she would get over it soon afterwards. She stated that she truly enjoyed
working for such a good company for such a long time.
Marcella Leggett with Division
Manager Allen “Bubba” Nnnally
Johnnie Aricer, 16 years
Laurel Processing
Johnnie began his career at Sanderson Farms in the Maintenance Department. As Master Skilled Level III in Maintenance, Johnnie
holds a license in the areas of electrical and refrigeration and was often called upon to do the electrical and refrigeration duties in
the maintenance department. Johnnie earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Math from the University of Southern Mississippi
and is a proud Veteran of the Vietnam era where he served as gunner from 1961 through 1971. Johnnie received an honorable
discharge from the military in 1971.
Johnnie resides in Laurel, Mississippi. He is the father of three children: John, Deena and Corey. Johnnie will be missed by those
of us who had the opportunity to greet him because he always had a word or two to share with anyone who wanted to listen.
Johnnie always had good things to say about his coworkers and states that he enjoyed working here.
Johnnie wanted to leave this message to the people who helped him during his career at Sanderson Farms: “Johnnie’s gone
fishing.”
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Our Company
Wellness Initiative
Sanderson Farms has implemented a Wellness Initiative designed to increase awareness
of four key health factors. The four key factors are: blood pressure, blood sugar,
cholesterol, and body mass index. Employees will receive a discount on the 2011 Health
Insurance premium if they scored four or lower on their Wellness Screening, or elect to
attend Wellness Classes over the course of 2011.
Having any health factor with score results outside of the normal range places a person at
an increased risk of developing serious health conditions like diabetes or high blood
pressure, and increases the risk of having a stroke or a heart attack.
Beginning in January, Sanderson Farms will offer a one-hour class on Healthy Lifestyle
Choices for English-speaking employees and a one-hour class for our Spanish-speaking
employees. Classes will be held in January, March, May, July, September and November.
Each monthly session will cover topics that will inform employees on healthy lifestyle
choices such as how to reduce cholesterol, blood sugar levels, blood pressure, and
weight through proper diet, exercise and healthy eating habits.
Monthly topics for 2011 are:
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Introduction to Healthy Lifestyle Choices
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Proper Diet and Nutrition and Healthy Exercise Programs
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Lowering Body Mass Index
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Understanding your Cholesterol
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Understanding Blood Pressure
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Understanding Blood Sugar Levels
All employees are welcome to attend the classes; however, if the employee scored five
points or higher on the Wellness Screening, the employee must attend the classes to
receive the Health Insurance premium discount. The date, time and place will be
posted at your location. If you have any questions, please see the Field
Employee Relations Manager.
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Christmas 2010
Our Company
Laura Blackwell, Corporate Flight Scheduler,
Corporate Office, and Mike Burns were married on
Saturday, September 4, 2010 at a beautiful log
cabin in Beaumont, Mississippi. After their
honeymoon trip to Colorado, the couple are
residing in Laurel, Mississippi with their four
children: Ryan Blackwell, 18; Madisyn Blackwell,
10; Darren Burns, 17; and Shelby Burns, 10.
Congratulations to Carla Terrell,
Personnel Supervisor II, Hammond
Processing, and Christopher Hogan who
were recently engaged. Our best wishes
for this couple.
Willie L. Kinchen, a Guardsmark Security Officer at Sanderson Farms,
Hammond Processing, for 10 years was recently honored by Louisiana
Governor Bobby Jindal with the Louisiana Veterans Honor Medal. Willie
served with the United States Army Occupation Troops in Germany and
France from 1945 – 1947 where he witnessed first hand the horrors of the
concentration camps and WWII devastation in Europe.
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Our Children
Kayson Magee recently celebrated
his third birthday. Pictured with
him is one of his birthday
presents, “Max”. Kayson is the
son of Karen Givens, Sales
Department, McComb Processing.
Benita Landford, 1st Shift Cookline
Production, Foods Division, is the
proud grandmother of Emily Brooke
Langford, two weeks old. Benita is
looking forward to the holiday with
Emily so she can show her lots of
love.
Trinity Hill, 19-month-old
granddaughter of Judy Hill,
1st Shift Specialty, McComb
Processing.
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Sweet Pea Smith, five months old, is the daughter of
proud parents Timothy Butler, 1st Shift Shipping, and
Latoya Butler, 1st Shift Quailty Control, McComb
Processing. Proud grandmother is Valerie Varnado,
1st Shift Housekeeping, and proud Godmother is BJ
Nobles, 1st Shift Nurse, McComb Processing. “She is an
angel and we are blessed to have her in our lives.”
Steven Scales, 2nd Shift
Maintenance Mechanic, Foods
Division, is the proud father of
17-year-old Hailey Spears. She is
currently attending Co-Lin Junior
College majoring in Cosmetology.
Her plans are to further her
education at the University of
Mississippi.
Caleb Cox enjoys participating
on the Flowood YMCA soccer
team. He is the grandson of
Suzan Crizler, Foods Division
Nurse.
Dawson Boyd, 4 years old, attends
Bowling Green Academy. He is the
son of Yates Boyd, 1st Shift
Maintenance Mechanic, McComb
Processing.
Merry
Christmas
Christmas 2010
Our Children
Zoey Beth Renee was born on July 11,
2010. She is the daughter of Joseph
Hinkley, Feed Mill Truck Driver, Adel
Production.
Anthony Nathaniel Stiles, son of
Crosby Stiles, Specialty II, Laurel
Processing, and Marvalon Loftin
Stiles, Debone II, Laurel Processing,
was born on March 30, 2010.
Jacqueline Taylor, 1st Shift Housekeeping, McComb
Processing, pictured with her grandchildren, Jessica
Wells, Jalen Wells and Ja Lajah Wells.
Christmas 2010
Dalon Hill, 8-year-old grandson of
Judy Hill, 1st Shift Specialty,
McComb Processing.
Hayes Hinson, left,
3 years old, and Ethan
Hinson, 1 year old, are
the handsome sons of
David and Ava Hinson.
David is a Master Skill
Maintenance Worker who
has been employed at
McComb Processing for
five years.
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Child Care
The Child Care Center celebrated their Community for Fun Day. Many community leaders and
business owners attended the festivities. The children studied different aspects of community
life, including religions, businesses, sports, medical facilities, fire departments, and community
leadership. The Child Care Center would like to thank everyone who participated!
Mt. Olive Mayor, Mr. Bob McNair, with
Monterrion Lee, son of Tammy Keys, Debone,
Collins Processing, and Sequio Posey, son of
Alisha Tanner, Debone, Collins Processing.
Eric Herrion, son of Shawonne Herrion,
Debone, Collins Processing, and Tykevion
Herrion, son of Tiffany Herrion, Debone,
Collins Processing, is shown visiting with DHS
Staff Rozie Luckett and Aletha Owens.
Susie Pickering from Grand Paradise Water Park
brought leis to all of the children. She is shown
presenting a lei to Edrion Kersh, son of Elbany
Kersh, Debone I, Collins Processing.
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Ms. Patricia Pope, from Pope’s Tobacco World,
is shown helping India Jefferies, daughter of
Rokeisha Jefferies, Debone, Collins Processing,
make crafts. Ms. Pat is being assisted by Marta
Galvan and Sharon Hammond, Caregivers. All
of the children enjoyed the crafts donated by
Mr. and Mrs. Pope.
Freddie McNair, McNair Farms, and wife
Barbara, High School Girls Basketball Coach,
are shown with Kaley Dennis, granddaughter
of Karen Owens. Freddie and Barbara spoke
to the children about getting a good education
and finishing school. Barbara spoke to the
children about sports and working as a team.
Javon Page, son of Margo Page, Debone,
Collins Processing, is shown trying out his
skills milking the cow furnished by the
Covington County Extension Service. The
children seemed to be able to get more milk
than the staff. Practice makes perfect.
Karen Owens, Head Start Teacher, is
shown with Collins Mayor V. O.
Smith, who donated school supplies
to the school-age children at the
center. Thank you, Mr. V. O. Smith!
Every School-age child received a bag of
school supplies from Owens Construction,
Leroy and Karen Owens. From left to
right are Taja Keys, daughter of Janice
McGowan, Front-line, Collins Processing;
Donquerious Feazell, son of Jackaline
Crosby, Debone, Collins Processing;
Diamond Herrion, daughter of
Chavonne Herrion, Debone, Collins
Processing; and Chiquita Johnson,
daughter of Diane Johnson, Debone,
Collins Processing. Thanks to Leroy and
Karen for the supplies.
Donovan McCann, son of Jervonda Johnson,
Debone, Collins Processing, receives a free
Frisbee donated by Iris Raysun from Covington
County Hospital. Ms. Iris is the National
Publisher of “In Touch Magazine”.
Christmas 2010
Child Care
Melanie Blackwell, RN from Covington County Hospital (left), talked to
Second Shift School-age children about making nursing a career choice. Left
to right, back row: Nikita McGill, School-age Teacher, with son Ja Owens;
Sydney Duckworth, granddaughter of Jeanette McDonald, Pre-school
Caregiver; Jodavian Barnes, son of Anitra Barnes, Debone, Collins Processing;
Tatiyana Randolph, daughter of Jennifer Payton, Debone, Collins Processing;
Ranesha Magee, daughter of Falesha Magee, Debone, Collins Processing; front
row: Lazarian Hayes, daughter of Damika Hayes, Debone, Collins Processing;
Tybriel Randolph, son of Jennifer Payton, Debone, Collins Processing; Lachansity
Hayes, daughter of Damika Hayes, Debone, Collins Processing; Kendarium
Magee, son of Falesha Magee, Debone, Collins Processing; Jadavian McGill,
son of Candance Doby, Debone, Collins Processing; and Lazavian Hayes, son
of Damika Hayes, Debone, Collins Processing.
Breanna Barnes, daughter of Tracey
Duckworth, Debone, Collins
Processing, enjoyed the music
provided by Tre Polk, son of Cheryl
Sullivan, Pre-School Teacher. The
children’s favorite song that Tre
played was “Jesus Loves Me”.
Dancers Deja Clark of Laura’s Dance,
Tumble and Cheer, niece of Sharon
McIntyre, Toddler II Caregiver; and Haley
Fortenberry of Theda’s Dance Center,
granddaughter of James Fortenberry,
Collins Processing, performed at the
Center. The girls are 4 years old and attend
Head Start at the Child Care Center.
Christmas 2010
Brenda Quick with her granddaughters,
Hannah and Haley Quick, who
performed with Theda’s School of
Dance and Gymnastics. Good job,
girls!
Fire Chief John Pope brought the fire engine for the
children to tour and gave each child a fire hat. The
children were excited to pretend to be firemen and
women.
Mrs. Jerry Coleman, EMT from Covington County
Hospital, brought the ambulance for Second Shift
Toddler II, Pre-school and School-age children to
tour. Pictured with the children are Tammy Ford,
Pre-school Teacher, and Jennifer Feazell, Toddler II
Caregiver.
The LA Dancers and LCA Riptides
represented Laura’s Dance and
Tumble Center. Performers are, left to
right: Cai Pitts, Michael Shelby,
Marshall Johnson, Hana Pitts, Andrea
Bonds, and front, Natalie Bonds. The
Bonds, Pitts and Johnson children are
the grandchildren of Child Care
Manager, Glenda Bonds.
The Collins High School cheerleaders and
their sponsor, Ms. Annie Jackson, enjoyed
cheering for the children. All the children
want to be cheerleaders after watching their
performance. Left to right are Ms. Annie
Jackson, Sponsor; Racheal Johnson; Olivia
Brown; Tristan Hall; Justin Sullivan; and
front center, Tessia Flowers.
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A Different Christmas Poem
The embers glowed softly, and in their dim light,
I gazed round the room and I cherished the sight.
My wife was asleep, her head on my chest,
My daughter beside me, angelic in rest.
Outside the snow fell, a blanket of white,
Transforming the yard to a winter delight.
The sparkling lights in the tree I believe,
Completed the magic that was Christmas Eve.
My eyelids were heavy, my breathing was deep,
Secure and surrounded by love I would sleep.
In perfect contentment, or so it would seem,
So I slumbered, perhaps I started to dream.
The sound wasn't loud, and it wasn't too near,
But I opened my eyes when it tickled my ear.
Perhaps just a cough, I didn't quite know,
Then the sure sound of footsteps outside in the snow.
My soul gave a tremble, I struggled to hear,
And I crept to the door just to see who was near.
Standing out in the cold and the dark of the night,
A lone figure stood, his face weary and tight.
A soldier, I puzzled, some twenty years old,
Perhaps a Marine, huddled here in the cold.
Alone in the dark, he looked up and smiled,
Standing watch over me, and my wife and my child.
“What are you doing?” I asked without fear,
“Come in this moment, it's freezing out here!
Put down your pack, brush the snow from your sleeve,
You should be at home on a cold Christmas Eve!”
For barely a moment I saw his eyes shift,
Away from the cold and the snow blown in drifts.
To the window that danced with a warm fire's light.
Then he sighed and he said “It’s really all right,
I'm out here by choice. I'm here every night.
It's my duty to stand at the front of the line,
That separates you from the darkest of times.
No one had to ask or beg or implore me,
I'm proud to stand here like my fathers before me.
My Gramps died at Pearl on a day in December,”
Then he sighed, “That's a Christmas Gram always remembers.”
My dad stood his watch in the jungles of ‘Nam,’
And now it is my turn and so, here I am.
I've not seen my own son in more than a while,
But my wife sends me pictures, he’s sure got her smile.
Then he bent and he carefully pulled from his bag,
The red, white, and blue... an American flag.
“I can live through the cold and the being alone,
Away from my family, my house and my home.
I can stand at my post through the rain and the sleet,
I can sleep in a foxhole with little to eat.
I can carry the weight of killing another,
Or lay down my life with my sister and brother
Who stand at the front against any and all,
To ensure for all time that this flag will not fall.”
“So go back inside,” he said, “harbor no fright,
Your family is waiting and I'll be all right.”
“But isn't there something I can do, at the least,
Give you money,” I asked, “or prepare you a feast?
It seems all too little for all that you've done,
For being away from your wife and your son.”
Then his eye welled a tear that held no regret,
“Just tell us you love us, and never forget.
To fight for our rights back at home while we're gone,
To stand your own watch, no matter how long.
For when we come home, either standing or dead,
To know you remember we fought and we bled.
Is payment enough, and with that we will trust,
That we mattered to you as you mattered to us.”
– Michael Marks, Author, Poet and Songwriter