BREAKING NEWS | WIS family and friends close the summer with its annual company picnic and softball tournament

August 29, 2009- Corona, CA

WIS family and friends get together to enjoy the last days of summer during its annual company picnic and softball tournament held at Parkview Park in Corona, CA on August 29, 2009. The day was packed with fun-filled activities for all ages. We started the day off with a little friendly competition as four teams battled for bragging rights and the coveted WIS Softball Tournament World Champion trophy followed by Fun Olympics consisting of various games from relay races, pie-eating contest, tug-o-war, and a pie-eating contest. Throughout the event, kids enjoyed three giant bouncers, kids craft stations, and a cotton candy and snow cone station to beat the heat. Lucky winners won gift cards and prizes throughout the day during the raffle giveaways and as the group enjoys a hearty Chuckwagon BBQ-style spread, WIS management honors employees during the employee awards ceremony to acknowledge and thank its employees for their unwavering commitment, hard work, and dedication that has brought WIS success through the years.

Despite the heat, this year's company picnic and softball tournament was a success and surely a day to remember!


Fritz at bat

“The Warriors” cheering on teammate Jose
after hitting a sure run

Haley goes for it with eyes wide shut

Friendly cross-team rivalry

Family and friends cheer on from the sidelines

Bill takes a break from the game to take a picture with family

Brian Donahue, WIS Safety Manager, and wife Hedy of the
team "The Regulators" smile for a picture

"The Annihilators" watch as their hopes of a Championship
fly far into the backfield...

...and "The Devastators" are hailed as
the 2009 WIS Softball Tourney Champs

All kids who played in the softball tourney were awarded
participation medals while team members of
the winning team each get a trophy
and team captain Gabe gets to flaunt the
World Champion trophy on his desk all year

Appetizers await shortly after the tourney

But the kids head straight for the bouncers

Kami and Brianna take a break for photos

Ramon, Kami, Jeff and Sandy enjoy fun times with great company

Jessie and Kara at the sand art station

Kristie trying to decide between cotton candy or snow cones

The face painting artists were busy that day

Taylor showing off her face paint

Face painting wasn’t just for kids

Travis and Caitlin goofing around

Let the games begin!

Kids sack race for cool prizes

Water brigade!

Pie-eating contest

Girls show Jeff how to hula hoop!

Kids attack Ramon, Chris, Brianna and Josh with water guns

Kara, Taylor, and Jessie strike a pose

Time to eat!

The employee awards ceremony recognized
accomplishments of all magnitudes.
Brianna, Kami and Jeff receive the Milestone
Award honoring their 5th year with WIS.

Scott receives the Commitment to Excellence award
for his outstanding service, dedication above
and beyond the call of duty, and drive for
perfection in support of the company's goal
to be the best in the industry.

Bill receives the Reliability Award in
recognition of an outstanding attendance record
and demonstrated reliability

After sending out a company-wide poll, the company
unanimously selects Travis Donahue, President,
to receive the “Guy Wire Award”.
The company duly recognizes Travis' constant
support and efforts in ensuring the steady growth
and success of the company.
Just as guy wires are to the structures
we work on, the company relies on a strong,
reliable, and steadfast leader as its support system.

Kevin is the proud recipient of both the
Commitment to Safety Award for most service hours
without a safety incident and “Burning Rubber
Award” for most out of town work.

WIS also recognized employees who bring character and
fun to the workplace with fun awards like
Sandy’s “Deer in Headlights” award.

After a long, fun day it’s time to retire our jerseys – until next year!

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