Thoughts for Thursday! We're Back In Action!

Hello there BLAM-

Hope you've enjoyed your week so far! We just received our weekly update, so here are the current standings:

Lean and Green: 4,573,759
BLAM: 4,430,872
Lemon Drops: 4,347,761
Hot Tamales: 2,360,165

In addition to the prizes received at the Field Day event, each team was also recognized by being awarded additional points based on team placement. The following “steps” were added to our weekly totals:

BLAM – 500,000 steps
Lemon Drops – 250,000 steps
Lean and Green – 100,000 steps
Hot Tamales – 50,000 steps

You can see the extra steps have helped us regain our famous 2nd place standing, so lets try to not trail again in the weeks to come! But always remember the number one rule to participate in this challenge....that is to have FUN with it! You've all done an amazing job, so congratulations!

OTHER UPDATES:

New to You4Life? If you recently joined the new You4Life classes launched last week, please let me know as soon as possible. Your information will be tracked separately from BLAM for the remainder of the HR challenge.

Strong4Life & ActiHealth Integration: We are still experiencing integration issues, so please continue to manually enter your steps into the S4L website until further notice. Remember both login usernames and passwords MUST be the same (case sensitive) for the integration to work properly.

October 25: Be a part of the excitement when the Torch Relay benefiting the Children's Miracle Network comes to Atlanta. The group walk will be held Saturday, Oct. 25, at Villa Christina (Perimeter area). Route details are still being finalized, but participants will likely pass by Children's at Scottish Rite. Participants who register before Friday, Oct. 10, will receive a raffle ticket for a complimentary seven night stay at a participating Ritz Carlton hotel and two first class airline tickets. Families, children and friends are invited to participate in this public event. For registration information, visit www.torch-relay.org

November 8: Get geared up for the 24th Annual CVS/pharmacy Strong Legs Run to benefit Children’s. Employees can receive a 50 percent discount if they register online using the coupon code “strong2008.” Join us for the 10K, 5K, 2K and Mascot Trot at Turner Field. For more information, visit www.choa.org/stronglegs.

Fun Friday: Don't forget to show your BLAM Spirit on Fridays by wearing our team color- BLUE! I will be hosting one BLAM Rally per month so look for your invites to come!

GO BLAM!
-Meleesa