Happy New Year

Wishing Everyone a Happy and Safe New Year!

Inclement Weather Ahead

As Fall turns to Winter the weather will be unpredictable, especially in New England. Please make sure you have our Weather/Storm Hotlines on hand.

MA - Weather/Storm Hotline: 781-348-8000 (ext. 7669)

NNE - Weather/Storm Hotline: 603-263-2499

CT - Weather/Storm Hotline: 781-348-8000 (Admin/Sales ext. 7670) (Warehouse ext. 7671)

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

Food Fest 2023

The annual pot luck held by employees was a success! Our MA employees arrange this gathering every year where individuals can bring in a dish from home and be entered into a raffle. There is also a fun craft and holiday attire contest.

The winners for the most festively dressed holiday attire:

1. Amy Raposo
2. Danielle Oddo
3. Joel Baptista
4. Ed Felumero

Congratulations!

Please join us in congratulating this well deserved promotion!

Marisa Shoulla

From: Chain Specialist

Promoted to: Merchandising Manager, Commonwealth, MA

Date: 12/18/23

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 thegrapevine@martignetti.com

Garret Denaro

HR Generalist, CT

I wanted to share that I got engaged on December 16 to my fiancée Angie!

Winter is HERE!

We are excited about holidays, winter activities and festive meals and drinks from home. If you have any pictures from home please send them to thegrapevine@martignetti.com

Taunton Holiday Display Tour

With the holiday season in full swing, Martignetti Companies has installed six new holiday displays which represent different religions and cultures in our Taunton, MA, office. We invited our employees to tour the different holiday installations around the building and learn more about each celebration’s origin, customs, and traditions.

If you are not able to take the tour we have taking photos of each display below.

Cheers to a Happy Holiday season!

New Year’s Eve

Chinese Lunar New Year

Diwali

Dia de los Muertos

Kwanzaa

Hanukkah

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 dei@martignetti.com

This Month’s Training Highlight:

Outlook - Set Categories, Flags, and Reminders

This two-minute training will teach you how to add a flag, set a reminder for a flagged email, and assign a color category to an email message to organize your inbox.

Click HERE to launch the training..

Employee Awareness Information:

MA and NNE:

The Bswift benefits portal is where employees can:

• View current benefits elections
• Update beneficiaries and provide notice of a life event affecting coverage
• Access provider's contact information
• Access documents and reimbursement forms

Accessing Bswift:

• Paylocity’s main menu (web browser)
• Not currently available through the Paylocity App

The Bswift Library Houses:

• Reimbursement Forms (Dental, Fitness, & Weight Loss)
• Summary of Benefits (Medical, Dental, & Voluntary)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Information
• Employee Discount Information
• And More!

Click HERE for the PDF instructions.

Joke of the Week

Why should you stand on just your left foot during the New Year's Eve countdown?

So you start the New Year on the right foot.

Featured Job of the Week

Sales Administrator, NH

Act as liaison between Purchasing and Demand Planners, Sales Department, Internal Warehouse and the Third Party Warehouse. Upon the direct supervision of the AVP and Vice President of Sales and within established policies and procedures.

Click HERE to Apply!

Ty Law at Plainridge Park

Come Celebrate with Hall of Famer, Ty Law, as he introduces Corvus Vodka, The official Vodka of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, at Plainridge Park Friday December 29.



Event is open to the public. Dine and drink at The Sportsbook at Plainridge Park from 6-8PM. Enjoy a live music performances starting at 7:30PM.

Click HERE for more details.

Raspberry Sparkler

INGREDIENTS:

• 4 oz Roederer Estate Brut or Rosé

• 1 oz Smirnoff Raspberry Vodka

• .25 oz REAL Raspberry Syrup

• 3 Raspberries

DIRECTIONS:

Add Smirnoff and REAL Raspberry Syrup to a shaker with ice. Pour into chilled glass. Fill with Santa Margherita Sparkling Rosé. Garnish with raspberries.

Now let the countdown begin. Cheers to a fantastic 2024!

Bloody Mary 2 Ways

INGREDIENTS:

• 1800 Cucumber & Jalapeño Tequila or Tito's Handmade Vodka

• 3-4 oz Q Mixers Bloody Mary Mix

• Tajin or Salt/Pepper

DIRECTIONS:

Add 1800 Cucumber & Jalapeño or Tito's Handmade Vodka to a rimmed glass with ice. Fill the remaining with Q Mixer. Stir and enjoy!

Perfect for National Bloody Mary Day on Jan 1!

Missed the video? Watch HERE

Mount Gay Limited-Edition Navy Strength Launch

What an amazing Mount Gay Limited-Edition Navy Strength Launch Event that happened during the Jubilee Yacht Club Christmas party. This great time was made possible thanks our very own Justin Muzarol, Sales Representative, Excel.

➤ Jubilee Yacht Club, Beverly, MA

Excel Division, MA

Pernod Ricard Wine Dinner

We had an excellent night at the Pernod Ricard Wine Dinner at Prezza that included the Connoisseur management team and 3 reps from Pernod Ricard.

➤ Prezza, Boston, MA

Connoisseur, MA

Knights Bridge Wine Dinner with Winemaker Derek Baljeu

Earlier this month the Carolina team joined Winemaker Derek Baljeu of Knights Bridge for a multi course Knights Bridge Wine Dinner at VIA Italian Table with food creation from WRG Executive Chef Mark Hawley and VIA's Executive Chef Tito Ortego.

➤ VIA Italian Table, Worcester, MA

Carolina Division, MA

Hartley & Parker Sales Division

is featuring Piper Heidsieck Essentiel Cuvee Reserve Champagne to ring in the New Year.

Since its founding in 1785, the House of Piper-Heidsieck has proven its innovative prowess in selecting and blending wines of exception. A quest for excellence and open-mindedness are reflected in the entire range of champagnes created by Chief Winemaker Emilien Boutillat, serve as guarantor the Piper-Heidsieck style.

Piper Heidsieck Essentiel Cuvee Reserve Champagne has been designed to symbolise the essence of the Piper Heidsieck Champagne House. This extra brut style of champagne is aged for a minimum of 4 years in the cellars, the slow maturation process provides a wine which is full and flavoursome with a persistent finish. 

Hartley & Parker Sales Division

is also featuring Manny's Ultimate Bloody Mary Mix perfect for National Bloody May Day on January 1.

A Truly Awesome Bloody Mary usually begins with 8 “Simple Ingredients” which can easily be found in almost any Bar Manual. What makes Manny's “Ultimate” and unique are the proprietary ones it's creator so carefully incorporated into it's design.



Manny's Ultimate Bloody Mary creates a very distinct flavor profile which includes richness and depth along with a daring amount of spiciness. It's savory, stimulating, rich and bold to your taste buds. One gets the full essence and joy after allowing it to roll around in the mouth, same as a great wine or cognac. Whether you enjoy Bloody Mary’s, Bloody Maria’s, Red Snappers or just the mix over ice, Manny's Ultimate Bloody Mary is very versatile and always up to the challenge.

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

Commonwealth Sales Division

is featuring Barefoot Bubbly to ring in the New Year!

Celebrate with the Bubbly that tickles your toes! Whether it is the Brut or Bubbly Moscato Barefoot is an excellent choice to start the New Year off right.

Connoisseur Sales Division

is featuring G.H. Mumm Grand Cordon to ring in the New Year!

G.H. Mumm Grand Cordon Exuberant bubbles and a brilliant, golden color testify to the vibrancy of this champagne. Lush aromas of ripe peach, apricot and pineapple cascade from the glass, chased by hints of vanilla and caramel, yeast, dried fruit, and honey. Intense, complex flavors of fresh fruit and caramel that morph into a long, lingering finish.

Carolina Sales Division

is featuring Tres Agave Organic Bloody Mary Mix.

Tres Agave Bloody Mary Mix with organic, all-natural ingredients: just tomato, citrus, peppers, lime and agave nectar. Our secret mix complements vodka yet also balances Tequila’s bolder flavor profile. Now you have a great, simple recipe for the perfect Bloody Mary or Bloody Maria.

Carolina Sales Division

is also featuring Hanson Organic Vodka.

Hanson of Sonoma is grape-based, non-GMO, gluten free Organic Vodka made in the heart of Sonoma Wine Country. Combine Tres Agave with Hanson of Sonoma for an amazing Organic Bloody Mary.

Classic Sales Division

is featuring Angels & Cowboys this holiday season.

Filthy Bloody Mary Mix is a bright, fresh, all natural mix made from real tomatoes in a sustainable, flexible pouch. This package is 100% recyclable, in a convenient, durable size. Add Filthy Pickles or Filthy Peppers for the best Bloody Mary you've ever had.

United Sales Division

is featuring Tito's Handmade Vodka for the holidays.

Cutwater Spicy Bloody Mary is a Bloody Mary with a Bite. A kicked-up and fiery version of the classic and packs a sting. Combined with their signature Vodka this award-winning can featuring ripe tomatoes, exotic spices and a heavy dose of pepper, to make a spicy cocktail that is dangerously drinkable.

Century Sales Division

is featuring Ketel One for the holidays.

Smirnoff Vodka Pure, clean and smooth with a pleasing texture and classic aromas. Light charcoal, citrus, flower flavors. Distilled three times from American grains. Great for mixed drinks including a great Bloody Mary.

Modern Assistance Program - MA NNE

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 - MA NNE

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 - CT

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.

23 Healthy New Year’s Resolutions You Can Actually Keep

1.    Eat more whole foods.

2.    Sit less and move more.

3.    Cut back on sweetened beverages.

4.    Get more quality sleep.

5.    Find a physical activity that you enjoy.

6.    Take more 'me time' and practice self-care.

7.    Cook more meals at home.

8.    Spend more time outside.

Read All 23 Resolutions HERE