Cats of Martignetti

Love cats? So do we! National Cat Day is recognized worldwide this Sunday, October 29.

Cats have their own personality wouldn't you agree? These furry friends' range in all different shapes, sizes, and breeds. We asked you to submit a picture of your four-legged family member (of the feline variety) and we received a great response. We received so many submissions from across all states that we created a separate Grapevine just for cats.

Click HERE to view the Cats of Martignetti

Happy Halloween

Wishing everyone a spooky and safe Halloween this coming Tuesday, October 31.

Read more about Halloween in our DEI section.

Happy Día de los Muertos

Celebrating the life of those that have passed this coming Wednesday and Thursday, November 1 and 2.

Read more about Día de los Muertos in our DEI section.

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 these well deserved promotions!

Niko Hatzinikolau

From: Supervisor Warehouse

Promoted to: Senior Supervisor Warehouse, MA

Date: 10/2/23

Yulissa Troncoso

From: Receptionist

Promoted to: Credit Representative, CT

Date: 10/17/23

Welcome!

Please join us in welcoming our newly hired employee.

Maeve Burke

Title: Merchandiser, Century, MA

Hired: 10/17/23

Fun Fact: I enjoy painting in my free time.

Favorite Company Product: Bulleit Bourbon

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)
• 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]

Share your costumes, pumpkins or home décor pictures.

Halloween and Día de los Muertos are next week. Share your fall holidays in The Grapevine.

Fall is HERE!

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

Halloween

Halloween is a holiday celebrated each year on October 31, and Halloween 2023 will occur on Tuesday, October 31. The tradition originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts. In the eighth century, Pope Gregory III designated November 1 as a time to honor all saints. Soon, All Saints Day incorporated some of the traditions of Samhain. The evening before was known as All Hallows Eve, and later Halloween. Over time, Halloween evolved into a day of activities like trick-or-treating, carving jack-o-lanterns, festive gatherings, donning costumes and eating treats.

Read more HERE

Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)

Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), is a holiday where families welcome back the souls of their deceased relatives for a brief reunion that includes food, drink and celebration. The holiday is celebrated each year from October 31- November 2. While October 31 is Halloween, November 1 is “Dia de los Inocentes,” or the day of the children, and All Saints Day. November 2 is Día de los Muertos, All Souls Day or the Day of the Dead. According to tradition, the gates of heaven are opened at midnight on October 31 and the spirits of children can rejoin their families for 24 hours. The spirits of adults can do the same on November 2.

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]

This Month’s Training Highlight:

Outlook Overview

This seven-minute training will teach you how to create custom signatures, recall or replace email messages, and set up folders and rules in Microsoft Outlook.

Click HERE to launch the “Outlook Overview” training.

Employee Awareness Information:

Paylocity Community – Ask HR & Ask Payroll

Important Information about “Ask HR & Ask Payroll”

The Ask HR & Ask Payroll Groups through Community offer employees an open channel to ask HR, benefits, or payroll questions to the experts.

Benefits of Using Ask HR & Ask Payroll Groups

• Quick response times (within 24 hours, but answers are usually provided within a few hours of submission).
• Questions and responses are confidential and visible only to the submitter and HR or Payroll group experts.
• Allows HR and Payroll to track the most common questions and communicate on a larger scale when necessary.

How do I submit a question to “Ask HR & Ask Payroll?”

There are multiple ways to submit questions to the Ask HR & Payroll groups.

Mobile App

Web Browser

HR Hub

Joke of the Week

What room does a ghost not need in a house?

A living room.

Autumn Safety in the Cooler Temperatures

Safely Warm Up by the Fire

Inspect your fireplace before lighting the first fire. One of the simple joys of Autumn is warming up in front of a fireplace. If you have a fireplace in your home, be sure to have it cleaned and inspected before lighting your first fire of the season. A buildup of soot and creosote can cause a chimney fire and a backup of dangerous carbon monoxide gas into your home. Keep the area around the fireplace clear and remove any hanging decorations on your mantle. Most importantly, always keep a fire extinguisher nearby.

Never Leave Burning Candles Unattended

While glowing candles make any environment feel cozier, remember to keep burning candles away from anything that could burn, such as curtains, bedding, or books. Also, always extinguish a candle before going to bed or leaving the house. Never leave children or pets alone with a burning candle.

The Best Espresso Martini

INGREDIENTS:

• 1.5 oz Ketel One

• 1.5 oz Mr Black

• 1 oz Cold Brew Espresso

• Glass: Coupe/Martini

• Garnish: 3 Beans

DIRECTIONS:

Add Ketel One, Mr Black and espresso to a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into glass. Top with coffee beans.

Missed the video? Watch HERE

Cider Skull Sangria

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 bottle Campo Viejo Tempranillo

• 1.5 cups Apple Cider

• 3 oz. Applejack Brandy

• 2 Apples, Sliced

• 2 Cinnamon Sticks

• 1 Star Anise

DIRECTIONS:

Add all ingredients to a large pitcher and stir to combine. Cover pitcher and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight. Fill glasses with ice then pour sangria over top. Garnish with cinnamon sticks, star anise, and apple slices, if desired, and serve.

Spittin' Chiclets

Spittin' Chiclets came to town to help promote Pink Whitney and engage with fans. There was a bottle signing & meet n' greet at Fresh in Southie where fans were able to meet Biz, Whitney, RA & Mike. 

Then the party walked down to PKL and held the first annual Pink Whitney Games! Pickleball was this year's game where 20 teams faced off using their freshly made Pink Whitney paddles. Pink Whitney was featured everywhere and the winners took home some Pink Whitney coolers & swag. 

Checkout the great video HERE

➤  Fresh, Boston, MA

➤  PKL, Boston, MA

Commonwealth Division, MA

Hartley & Parker Sales Division

is featuring Portillo Salentein Wines.

Grown in the Uco Valley of Argentina’s Mendoza winemaking region at the foot of the majestic, snow-covered Andes, Portillo brings a remarkable collection of wines grown at some of the highest elevations on the planet. At this altitude, the sun is closer, the nights cooler, and the vineyards are irrigated by melted glacier water from the Andes. This produces easy-to-drink, fresh, and fruit-forward wines with uncommon quality and concentration. Portillo makes it easy to match wines with food for everyday enjoyment with iconized food pairing suggestions on the labels.

Inspired by the high-elevation crossings along the Andes Mountain Range, we named our wines Portillo, the Spanish word for gateway or portal.

Hartley & Parker Sales Division

is also featuring Ole Smoky Pumpkin Spice Cream Moonshine for National Pumpkin Day, Thursday, October 26.

Ole Smoky has been making moonshine in the Smoky Mountains ever since our ancestors settled in the area over a hundred years ago—but it wasn’t until Tennessee state law changed that we were able to legally open up our first federally licensed distillery in Gatlinburg. That’s right, the moonshine business hasn’t always been on the right side of the law, but since it led us to where we are now, crafting some of the best moonshines and whiskies you’re ever gonna taste, you could say it was totally worth it. (And you’d be right.)

Today, we still make that kick-in-the-mouth moonshine folks have loved for over a century, but we’ve also continued to innovate with flavors like Lemon Drop, Peach, and Apple Pie that have made us famous; because having a heritage you’re proud of is great and all, but being really great today is even better. 

Ole Smoky Pumpkin Spice may be in everything from lattes to muffins, but we’ve given pumpkin spice exactly what it needs: A little kick of interest. We took those flavors of pumpkin and cinnamon, added a dose of moonshine, and rounded it out with a sweet cream finish. Have your dessert and drink it, too.

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

United Sales Division

is featuring Exotico for Día de los Muertos.

Exotico is handcrafted with tradition by the González Distillers – a family distillery spanning four generations and one of Mexico’s most respected makers of tequila.

Exotico Blanco Our perfectly clear Blanco has a crisp, herbal aroma with spicy undertones and a robust taste of fresh agave with hints of pepper and herbal notes. Finishes with a fresh wave of heat followed by a balanced spice.

Exotico Reposado The taste is a blend of vanilla, dry fruit and spices, with a finish of oak and vanilla as well as hints of caramel and cinnamon.

United Sales Division

is also featuring 99 Brand Adult Trick or Treat Bag perfect for Halloween parties.

The party starts with 99. Try all the intense, great-tasting flavors in one fun variety pack.

99 Brand Adult Trick or Treat Bag is a 15 flavor pack icluding: Bananas, Watermelons, Apples, Peaches, Grapes, Pineapples, Root Beer, Peppermint, Butterscotch, Chocolate, Strawberries, Cherries, Lemon Limes, Mystery, Mangoes

Carolina Sales Division

is featuring 19 Crimes Red Blend, perfect for the spooky season.

"Only those who have stood within the bars and heard the din of devils and the appalling sounds of despair can imagine the horrors of the hold of a convict ship." - John Boyle O'Reilly.

Some men overcome adversity. Others make an art of it. In 1867 John Boyle O'Reilly was given a sentence second only to death in its severity: transportation. O'Reilly, however, was no ordinary convict. He published poetry throughout the harrowing journey to Australia and, once there, outwitted prison guards to escape to America.

19 Crimes Red Blend bears the same traits as those banished to Australia. Defiant by nature, bold in character. Always uncompromising. It's a taste you'll never forget.

Century Sales Division

is honoring Don Julio González-Frausto Estradato and celebrates his life on Día de los Muertos.

Don Julio González revolutionized the world of tequila by choosing quality over quantity, painstakingly planting each agave further apart to allow proper room to grow and fully mature before harvesting. He would then select only the most succulent portions of the piña, before steaming them for 72-hour cycles.

When it came time to bottle his creation, he broke with generations of traditionally tall Tequila bottles typically hidden under tables. He knew his new spirit had no business hiding on the floor, so he designed a shorter tequila bottle for his guests to pass around the table while still being able to see each other.

Don Julio González-Frausto Estrada 1925 - 2012.

Commonwealth Sales Division

is featuring Campo Viejo Tempranillo for Día de los Muertos.

Every Camarena bottle tells a story over 250 years in the making; a story that began in 1761 in Arandas, Jalisco Mexico—the heart of artisanal tequila production.

Camarena Silver Tequlia Sourced from the highest fields in the Altos of Jalisco. Shows notes of rich toasted agave and fresh green herbs. Enjoy either in a cocktail, or try it straight up.

Connoisseur Sales Division

is featuring Campo Viejo for Día de los Muertos.

Campo Viejo believes in a life more vibrant and colorful.

Blending traditional and progressive winemaking methods, our wines express the vibrancy and color of modern-day Spain.

Their wines are the reflection of the heritage, history and curiosity that drive us each day. The pasión that they put into each bottle, capable of making something simply, extraordinary.

Classic Sales Division

is featuring a recent NEW addition to their portfolio, Opera Prima Mimosa.

You deserve a treat, and Opera Prima Mimosa Sparkling Wine is here to make your day even more special.

Opera Prima Mimosa is a delightful sparkling wine with 7% alcohol-by-volume and is perfect for any celebration, big or small. Sip on its refreshing bubbles and appreciate the crisp taste it leaves on your tongue. This sparkling wine is versatile, a must-have for any occasion.

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.

Services Include, but are not limited to:

• Short-term mental health support.
• Critical incident and after-hours crisis intervention.
• Assistance with wellness and stress management.
• Advocacy in court or registry of motor vehicle matters.
• Referral services for financial challenges.

Visit Website HERE

Life Balance UNUM - Massachusetts

P: 800-854-1446

Services Include, but not are limited to:

• Access to licensed professional counselors.
• Support for grief and loss.
• Assists with work/life balance.
• Assistance with legal questions and referral to an attorney.
• Assists with fraud resolution & identity theft.

Visit Website HERE

User ID and password: "lifebalance"

Anthem Life - Resource Advisor - Connecticut

P: 888-209-7840



Services Include, but are not limited to:

• Access to licensed professional counselors.
• Financial & Legal matters.
• Support for grief and loss.
• ID Theft Recovery.

Visit Website HERE

Log in with the program name: AnthemResourceAdvisor for more information.

ADHD Awareness Month

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Awareness Month is celebrated every October. Though ADHD can be difficult to diagnose, it’s estimated that over 6 million children in America have it. In this post, we’ll define ADHD; discuss why there is a month dedicated to making the public aware of the disorder and explore ways to seek help if you suspect your child or someone you love may suffer from it.



About ADHD

ADHD causes an inability to focus, trouble with organization and a difficulty with detail-oriented tasks. Though it mostly affects children, adults can also suffer from ADHD.

The cause and risk factors for ADHD are unknown, research suggests that there is a large genetic component involved.

ADHD Symptoms

Because so many other issues such as sleep challenges, learning disabilities and anxiety can have similar symptoms to ADHD, the testing and diagnosis for it can be extensive. Once a parent or guardian suspects a child may have ADHD, the doctor will most likely meet with them to gather information about the child’s behavior. Often times, they’ll consider the volume and variety of inattention indicators, and how long they have displayed these behaviors, to reach a positive ADHD diagnosis.

Some common indicators include:

• Doesn’t listen when spoken to directly.
• Has difficulty organizing tasks.
• Is easily distracted (even from activities they enjoy).
• Doesn’t have good attention to detail.
• Loses important items that relate to everyday activities, such as keys, eyeglasses, school supplies, etc.)
• Makes careless mistakes in schoolwork or household chores.
• Has trouble following through on commitments like homework.
• Can’t hold attention during activities.
• Is generally forgetful.
• Expresses discontent for or loses interest easily in long-term projects.
• Squirms in seat or fidgets.
• Talks excessively.
• Unable to play or participate in structured activities quietly.
• Interrupts or intrudes on others.
• Has difficulty waiting their turn in structured situations.

With adults, the symptoms may appear different and manifest in extreme restlessness to the exhaustion and exasperation of friends and family nearby.

Read more HERE