Mentorship Mixer

August 3 marked the half-way point of our 6 month Mentorship Program. Martignetti held a Mentorship Mixer at the Harp at Patriot Place for all participants. It was a terrific way to recognize mentors and mentees in the program, meet new people and learn about other roles at the Company. 

Thank you to all the Mentorship Committee members, mentors and mentees for their work on this important initiative.

We invite you to join Morgan Stanley at Work’s Webinar Wednesday series. Financial education can help you make the most of your equity compensation plan and play a vital role in building a better future.

To learn more and register click HERE

Congratulations!

Please join us in congratulating this well deserved promotion!

Christian O'Grady

From: Chain Specialist

Promoted to: Sales Representative, Connoisseur, MA

Date: 8/7/23

Welcome!

Please join us in welcoming these newly hired employees.

Dylan Leonard

Title: Merchandiser Volume Supply, MA

Hired: 8/14/23

Fun Fact: I play guitar and sing in my band, we do a lot of classic rock covers and play at places like The Burren and The Jungle Somerville.

Favorite Martignetti Product: Tito's

Scott Robinson

Title: Payroll Administrator, MA

Hired: 8/14/23

Fun Fact: I’ve been to Ireland twice.

This section is where employees can share updates from home. Here are a few topics that employees might be interested in seeing and sharing.

• Family, Kids, Animals (including names)
• Activities (boating, camping, parks, biking, swimming, hiking)
• Life Events (weddings, graduations, anniversaries, purchase a new house)
• Gardening/Outdoors (show off your garden, sunset, landscape)
• Home Renovations (before and after pictures)
• Food and Drink (date night, family night, home cooking, drinks)

If you have something to share please send in pictures for the following categories to [email protected]

Mary Lou Segreve

SVP Administrative Operations

My husband Kevin and I enjoy going to Disney's Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival each year. The topiaries and gardens are so beautiful. I wanted to share a few photos from our trip with everyone. 

A local artist in Epcot painted these beautiful murals. I absolutely loved them and wanted to share these with everyone.

Summer is HERE!

Summer is finally HERE! Share pictures of your adventures from home by sending them to [email protected]

Watch Women's Sports

The Scotch whisky brand teamed up with Hannah Waddingham, perhaps better known to TV fanatics for her fictitious performance as Rebecca Welton, owner of AFC Richmond, on Ted Lasso, to tune into the matches and watch more women’s sports year-round.

“The ridiculous myth that ‘sports are for men and boys; is utter nonsense.” Waddingham told Forbes. She’s been rooting for England this World Cup, watching alongside her daughter.

With a simple message to “Watch Women’s Sports,” the partnership was influenced by the fact that women make up more than 40 percent of all athletes, yet receive less than 10 percent of total sports news coverage.

“I had no idea that these figures were so crazy,” said Waddingham about learning of the disparity of women versus men’s sport viewers leading up to the partnership. “I’m glad to use my status from a globally successful show essentially rooted in football to bring as much attention to back Johnnie Walker’s efforts as I possibly can.”

This includes Waddingham’s Match Day Memos, inspirational video reminders to prompt viewers of upcoming matches, which the actor and advocate has been producing since July 14, in the lead up of the first match, and will continue to create until the final on August 20.

Hannah Waddingham joins Gotham FC and Angel City FC Players in presenting Watch Women's Sports during Johnnie Walker's Women's Gotham FC v. Angel City FC Empowerment Game on July 2.

To expand the reach of Waddingham’s Match Day Memos, Johnnie Walker teamed up with three organizations dedicated to gender equality to deliver their initiative across the globe: The Women’s Sports Foundation, Just Women’s Sports, and Hello Sunshine. The ‘Watch Women’s Sports’ campaign is also an extension to Johnnie Walker’s First Strides initiative that was established in 2022 to “celebrate, inspire and enable more meaningful firsts in culture.”

Yet, Johnnie Walker’s commitment to advocating for equality dates further back to their role as a founding partner of Angel City Football Club in 2021, the first majority women-founded, owned and operated pro-soccer team, and since expanding to partnering with Gotham FC.

Read more HERE

We want to make The Grapevine as inclusive as possible. If there is something you would like us to celebrate or recognize in The Grapevine DEI section, please email [email protected]

Employee Awareness Information​​​​​​​

As a part of our continuous efforts to enhance our corporate culture, we have implemented an awareness initiative to keep employees informed and engaged with valuable information, important updates, and reminders.

Each month a new update will be available and cover topics, including our corporate culture, policies, benefits, tools, and other important information that employees should be aware of. All updates are housed on the HR Hub under the Employee Resources section.

This Month’s Training Highlight:

Appreciating the Many Forms of Diversity

This course is designed to build familiarity with many forms of diversity and how to be respectful and inclusive in the workplace.

Course Objectives:

• Recognize the four dimensions of diversity and the forms under each
• Practice inclusive behaviors by respecting various forms of diversity

Click HERE to launch the “Appreciating the Many Forms of Diversity” training.

Employee Awareness Information:

Single Sign-On allows employees to use their Martignetti credentials to easily access Paylocity rather than using their Paylocity username and password to log in each time!

Benefits of Single Sign-On:

• Easy to use
• One less password to remember
• Automatically syncs with the current password used to login to your Martignetti computer

Steps for Single Sign-On:

1. Log in using the Paylocity mobile application or the website: https://access.paylocity.com/
2. Click “Single Sign-on Login” at the bottom of the page [white button/blue letters]

           Note: Leave all other fields blank

1. Enter the Company ID: 98760
2. Click “Login with Single Sign-On” [Orange Button/White Letters]
3. Enter your Martignetti Companies email address
4. Click Next
5. Click “Don’t show this again” to reduce the number of times you need to enter your information
6. Click Yes
7. Enter your Martignetti Companies password

Note: If you are enrolled in MFA, you will utilize that process rather than entering a password. You will then be automatically brought into the Paylocity system.

To view images and instructions larger click HERE

Joke of the Week

Why are frogs always so happy?

They eat whatever bugs them.

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Daiquiri

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 oz SelvaRey Chocolate Rum

• 1 oz Crème de Cacao

• 3 oz Strawberry Daiquiri Mix

• 1 Cup Crushed Ice

• Chocolate Dipped Strawberry (Garnish)

DIRECTIONS:

Fill a blender with ice, SelvaRey Chocolate, Crème de Cacao, Strawberry Daiquiri Mix. Blend till smooth. Garnish with a chocolate dipped strawberry.

Missed the video? Watch HERE

Orange Coconut Creamsicle

INGREDIENTS:

• 1.5 oz RumHaven Coconut

• 2 oz RumChata Coconut Cream

• 2 oz Sunny D

DIRECTIONS:

Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake and pour into glass. Cheers!

Missed the video? Watch HERE

Galliano Espresso Martini

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 oz Galliano Espresso

• 1 oz Vodka

• 1 oz Espresso

• .25 oz Simple Syrup

• 3 Coffee Beans

DIRECTIONS:

Put your glasses into the fridge so your drinks stay nice and cold. Chill a shot of espresso or use a shot of cold brew. Add all ingredients to the shaker and shake everything together. Strain the mixture in a pre-chilled glass and garnish with a few coffee beans.

Missed the video? Watch HERE

Team Martignetti

This was Team Martignetti’s 26th year participating in the Pan Mass Challenge. It was the largest team in many years with 41 riders. The team included a lot of first timers and veteran PMC riders, including many Martignetti employees, suppliers and their families!

Saturday and Sunday combined was the best weather the ride has ever had. This year's ride raised over $70 million in donations with 100% of it going directly to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. This will bring us just short of $1 Billion raised by this ride. 

Team Martignetti is nearing its goal of $300,000. You can donate at: www.pmc.org. Hit the donate button and donate to Team Martignetti or gift idea number: TM 0108. 

This year's riders included: 

Jarod Winters, Maggie Abele, Heather Tarter, Karley Wester, Jessica Nugent, Ron Weathers and son Corey, Todd O'Connell, Corbin Kinne and wife Eve, Michael Burke, Beth Martignetti and sister Gabrielle Dias, Craig Carpenter, Rick Ferullo, Jack Bittner, Chris Pollara (Ronnie's son), Jay Harmon, Michael Martignetti, and Freddy Cicerchia and wife PJ O'Clair.

Thank you all that participated, donated and cheered everyone on. Special thank you to PJ & Freddy Cicerchia, Team Captains!

Animal Shelter Donations

We're excited to invite you to participate in a meaningful community service event benefiting the Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Massachusetts (APCSM).

Event Details:

Date: September 20, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: 1300 West Elm Street, Ext., Brockton, MA 02301

How You Can Help:

We're searching for 10 volunteers to dedicate 3 hours of their time to support the Animal Protection Center. Volunteers can expect to fill food and water bowls, clean the facilities and animal housing, and enjoy playtime with the animals.

Sign Up:

From August 17 to September 1, we'll be accepting sign-ups for this wonderful opportunity. Volunteers will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis; participants will receive a confirmation and additional information once all openings have been filled.

Click HERE to submit your interest.

Click HERE for donation list.

Donation Collection:

For those unable to volunteer but still wanting to contribute, we will have donation collection stations set up in the warehouse and collections closet near the HR offices from August 31 to September 15. Your donations will go a long way in supporting the APCSM's efforts.

About APCSM:

The Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Massachusetts is a non-profit organization dedicated to the well-being of animals in our community. Their mission involves providing care and shelter to animals in need while promoting education, outreach, and inclusivity.

Thank you for your dedication to making a positive impact. Let's come together as a team to support the well-being of our furry friends!

Volunteers Wanted

Martignetti Companies DEI External Relations Committee would like to announce an amazing volunteer opportunity! On September 23, 2023, Harbor to the Bay (H2B), a 20+yr annual charity bike ride from Boston to Provincetown, will be held for the final time. 100% of the funds raised by H2B supports AIDS prevention, treatment, education, and care.

Learn more HERE

Because 100% is donated to charity, we need volunteers to help make the ride happen. Martignetti Companies, specifically, the DEI External Relations Committee has offered to support the ride with volunteers as part of the CREW, or, you can RIDE any of the 3 options if you’d like.

Click HERE for Martignetti Volunteer Opportunities.

Click HERE to Register.

The DEI Committee wants to Thank You in advance for your consideration to help at this amazing event!

Count Down to H2B: 6 WEEKS

Diageo’s Salesperson of the Year

Century Division wants to congratulate Jonathan Barry named Diageo’s Golden Bar Salesperson of the Year 2023!

Statement from Diageo:

We proudly nominate Jonathan Barry, from the Martignetti Companies, as the Salesperson of the Year for the Independent East Division in F23. Jonathan's exceptional performance and outstanding achievements throughout the year deserve recognition. Notably, he drove unprecedented growth in his territory of 33 accounts, achieving a remarkable 48% increase in total revenue on the Diageo Portfolio. Jonathan's success extended to key brands, surpassing division benchmarks significantly. Notable accomplishments include Don Julio with an impressive +192% growth compared to the state's +34%, Ketel One with +156% growth compared to the state's +4%, Bailey's with +116% growth compared to the state's +12%, and Smirnoff with +34% growth compared to the state's +6%.

In addition to these remarkable results, Jonathan excelled in other areas such as PODs, Innovation, and TRAX. He achieved all 15 POD Brands, surpassing goals with an average rate of 137%. Jonathan's performance in total account universe penetration was exceptional, demonstrating his dedication to expanding retail presence in emerging growth categories. Furthermore, his execution in Innovation was unmatched, successfully meeting all nine major distribution goals for various brands. Jonathan's commitment to excellence extended to TRAX, where he achieved 100% attainment in Divisional Prime, Local Prime, and Everyday displays, setting the standard in shelf attainments for spirits and RTDs.

Jonathan's exceptional work ethic, dedication, and outstanding sales performance make him a true asset to the Martignetti Companies, the Century Division, and the Diageo portfolio. He consistently meets and exceeds customer needs while achieving qualitative and quantitative sales goals. Jonathan's achievements not only reflect his individual success but also his ability to elevate and inspire the entire sales force with his "Must Win Attitude." We proudly congratulate Jonathan Barry from the Martignetti Companies of Massachusetts as the winner of the Independent East Region Sales Rep of the Year in F23. His leadership, stewardship of the brands, and remarkable performance are truly commendable.

Congratulations Jonathan from all of us at Martignetti!

Launch Event for Whitehaven Windward Sauvignon Blanc

To kick it off in true Whitehaven style, on August 8, we hosted a private chartered tall ship sail around Boston Harbor with winemaker Peter Jackson who was in town from New Zealand.

➤ Liberty Clipper, Central Wharf, Boston, MA

Commonwealth & Connoisseur Division

Tito's Handmade Vodka Displays

Matt Tumidajski, Merchandiser

➤ Danbury Bev Max, Danbury, CT

Carmelo Bello, Merchandiser

➤ Putnam Plaza E. Hartford, CT

Mitch Raczka, Merchandiser

➤ CBM, Newington, CT

Hartley & Parker Division

Hartley & Parker Sales Division

is featuring Galliano Espresso.

The eye-opening aroma of coffee is not exclusively reserved for mornings. Our espresso liqueur is the perfect way to keep drinking your favorite morning beverage in the evenings too. Coffee liqueur cocktails exist of a combination of bittersweet coffee and sweet liqueur. You can enjoy espresso liqueur on its own as a simple after-dinner drink or add it to a cocktail to provide a robust earthy flavor. One thing is sure, our Galliano Espresso liqueur is a game changer in the coffee liqueur cocktails world.

Galliano Espresso is not like any coffee liqueur but is a unique espresso liqueur with a more concentrated palate. The espresso liqueur contains two varieties of dark roasted coffee beans: 55% Arabica coffee beans from Colombia and Brazil and 45% Robusta coffee beans from India and Kenya. The Arabica coffee beans give a chocolaty creamy and delicate top note, while the Robusta contributes body and bitter coffee-flavored tones. Therefore, the espresso liqueur is perfect for the deepest and most intense coffee liqueur cocktails with a balanced aroma.

Hartley & Parker's portfolio may include products that are not available through Martignetti Massachusetts and NNE.

United Sales Division

is featuring NEW Jefferson's Tropic Aged in Humidity.

Jefferson’s Introduces the First-Ever Jungle-aged Bourbon.

Jefferson’s has set sail yet again. The award-winning bourbon brand known for aging its liquids at sea has readyed a special release of whiskey shaped by the hot and humid climes of Southeast Asia. And it’s a scorcher. Here’s everything you need to know about Jefferson’s Tropics Aged in Humidity.

The journey begins back in July 2019, when founder Trey Zoeller sent 720 barrels worth of his fully mature Kentucky straight bourbon to Singapore. Along the way, the liquid sloshed around atop the open ocean, accumulating added wood-sugar notes from inside the barrel, and a slight brininess from the sea air outside the oak.

Once the shipping containers arrived on the opposite end of the world, they were aged for an additional 18 months in a non-temperature-controlled warehouse. We’re talking jungle-aged bourbon here, folks. That’s a first.

The bourbon eventually made its way back to Kentucky in March 2023 and is now available through Martignetti Companies, what a trip!

Classic Sales Division

is featuring Wente Vineyards Riva Ranch Chardonnay.

Wente Vineyards Riva Ranch Chardonnay “This is one of the most succulent, juicy Chardonnays on the market, featuring opulent notes of honeysuckle, nectarine, and key lime against a subtle, woodsy backdrop. Pineapple charms on the midpalate before giving way to a graceful hint of candied ginger on the finish.” 93 Points, Tasting Panel

“Notes of sliced apples and pineapples with dried herbs, white flowers and raw almond. Medium- to full-bodied with a sleek and juicy mouthfeel. Bright and fruit-forward with fresh acidity.” 91 Points, James Suckling

Commonwealth Sales Division

is featuring the updated High Noon Game Day Pack.

High Noon Limited Time Game Day Pack is made up of 4 flavors all made with real vodka and real fruit juice, sparkling water and natural flavors. Only 100 calories, no added sugar and gluten free.

Limited Edition Pack includes: Black Cherry, Pear, Cranberry, and Grapefruit cans.

Century Sales Division

is featuring Johnnie Walker Black.

Johnnie Walker Black Label is one of life’s true icons. A masterful blend of single malt and grain whiskies from across Scotland, aged for at least 12 years. The result is a timeless classic with depth and balance of flavor. Drink it with ice, neat or in a Highball.

Connoisseur Sales Division

is featuring Caymus Suisun The Walking Fool.

Chuck Wagner founded Caymus Vineyards with his parents in 1972 in Rutherford, California, in the center of Napa Valley. Now Caymus is putting down roots in a neighboring wine region called Suisun Valley. Only a 30-minute drive southeast of Napa, Suisun Valley is less well-known than its more famous neighbor, but shares a similar maritime climate and superb soils. Chuck likes to say that Suisun Valley reminds him of Napa Valley in the 1960s – full of open space, small family farms, meandering waterways lined with native oaks, and exceptional vineyards. Known more for its production of stone fruits, Suisun Valley is increasingly being recognized for its wines.

Caymus Suisun The Walking Fool A silky scarlet red with luminous highlights, this wine opens with a lean earthiness—the scent of rustic wood mixes with sweet spice, a whiff of cigar box, dusty pavement and old leather, infused with garden ripe strawberries and cherries. The palate is smooth and lively, featuring flavors of juicy raspberry, the subtle tartness of cranberry, and notes of espresso and smoked meat. Underlying acidity makes this wine mouthwatering, while its tannins lend a gritty yet softly fine texture. On the finish: a trace of vibrant cranberry, luxurious cocoa and an extra kick of spice.

Carolina Sales Division

is featuring Juggernaut Chardonnay.

Juggernaut grapes are grown in challenging conditions, where true grit and determination yield spectacular results. Determined Hillside Cabernet vines struggle to find purchase on steep, rocky slopes, where well-draining soils inspire roots to burrow deep in search of life-sustaining moisture. Steadfast Pinot Noir vines endure, unwavering, in inhospitable conditions, battered by wind and fog, struggling to utilize every precious hour of warmth and sunlight over a long growing season.

Juggernaut Chardonnay At first sip, this Chardonnay is fruit-forward and refreshing. Crisp green apple, Asian pear, and lemon meringue pie take center stage in our classic, cool-climate Chardonnay. More subtle tones of stone fruit, honeysuckle, and yellow plum develop in the mid-palate while barrel fermentation and sur lie again finish this Chardonnay with rich flavors of vanilla bean, butter cream, and subtle hints of baking spices and clove. Well balanced acidity gives this lively wine structure and the perfect amount of bite.

This wine just received a 92 Point rating from Wine Enthusiast.

Modern Assistance Program

We realize that employees may be experiencing a variety of stressful life events. Modern Assistance Program remains accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you or a family member needs assistance, please call (617)-774-0331 or (800)-878-2004 to speak directly with a licensed clinician.

August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month

Along with school supply shopping and purchasing those back-to-school clothing items, it’s time to make comprehensive eye exam appointments for the kids. Conveniently, August is designated as Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month!



A good rule of thumb is to have your children’s eyes examined during well-child visits, beginning around age three. Your child’s eye doctor can help detect refractive errors such as nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism as well as the following diseases:

• Amblyopia (lazy eye)

• Strabismus (crossed eyes)

• Ptosis (drooping of the eyelid)

• Color deficiency (color blindness)

If you or your doctor suspect that your child may have a vision problem, you can make an appointment with your local ophthalmologist for further testing. There are some specific warning signs that may indicate that your child has a vision problem. Some of these include:

• Wandering or crossed eyes

• A family history of childhood vision problems

• Disinterest in reading or viewing distant objects

• Squinting or turning the head in an unusual manner while watching television

Keeping your children’s eyes safe is another part of maintaining healthy vision. Eye injuries are the leading cause of vision loss in children. There are about 42,000 sports-related eye injuries every year in America, and children suffer most of these injuries. Help prevent your child from being one of the more than 12 million children who suffer from vision impairment by remembering a few basic rules of safety:

• All children should wear protective eyewear while participating in sports or recreational activities

• Purchase age-appropriate toys for your children and avoid toys with sharp or protruding parts (Source: HAP).

Help your children have a successful school year by scheduling a comprehensive eye exam and taking safety measures to ensure their eyes are free from injury.