AwardsMall / Total Awards & Promotions, Inc.: Trophy Fundraiser Nov. 4

The Nationwide Trophy Recycling Program is having a fundraiser on Saturday, November 4, 2023. 

They will have hundreds of trophies for sale. Prices range from $3 to $125.

The funds support the operating costs of the recycling program to ensure sustainability.

The program keeps trophies from the landfills while giving them FREE to nonprofits nationwide.

A wide range of trophies from vintage to modern day and all sizes are available.

The fundraiser is from 9 AM to 1 PM at 6670 Odana Road in Market Square, Madison.

The sale will take place the first Saturday of every month.

If you are interested in recycling your trophies, watch the video here: trophyrecyclingprogram.com

Facebook Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/331387666129697/?mibextid=rS40aB7S9Ucbxw6v

National Guardian Life Insurance Company named Best Places to Work 2023

Madison, Wis. (October 20, 2023) – National Guardian Life Insurance Company (NGL) has been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work 2023 by Madison Magazine.

The Best Places to Work award is based on an employee engagement survey administered by Quantum Workplace, a third-party human resources technology provider that measures employee feedback on six key areas: communication and resources, individual needs, manager effectiveness, personal engagement, team dynamics and trust in leadership.

“We are honored and excited to be named as one of the Best Places to Work in the Madison area. NGL is a great place to work because of our employees, culture and mission to be there when others need us,” said Kim Shaul, Interim President & CEO at NGL. “Our employees are dependable, compassionate people who are dedicated to supporting funeral homes in their mission to serve families. When families are grieving and focused on celebrating the life of their loved one, having a prearranged funeral funded through an NGL whole life policy removes the financial burden of funeral expenses and offers peace of mind.”

According to Quantum Workplace, the Best Places to Work survey is administered annually and honors superior organizations where voices are heard, cultures are thriving and employees are engaged. The Best Places to Work award is given to the top 10 businesses in the size categories of small, medium and large, with the placement on the list determined by survey results.

“Employees tell us NGL is a great place to work because of the people and the benefits provided. Continuous feedback is encouraged and helps us better understand employee needs and thoughts. We’re committed to listening and turning feedback into actionable items by evolving policies and initiatives impacting our employees,” shared Jessica Grann, Senior Vice President and Chief Culture and Communications Officer at NGL. “We remain focused on enhancing and improving areas that are important to our employees. We strive to create an environment where employees can bring their whole, authentic selves to work through our diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.”

NGL is a life and health insurance company specializing in individual and group products. We offer a suite of innovative insurance products for life’s journey, giving our customers the financial stability, careful guidance and peace of mind to lead a life filled with confidence, dignity and grace. With nearly 115 years in the industry, we take pride in being there for our customers when they need it most.

About NGL

Established in 1909 National Guardian Life Insurance Company (NGL) is an insurance company headquartered in Madison, Wis. Licensed to do business in 49 states and the District of Columbia, NGL markets preneed and individual life and annuities, as well as group markets products. Information about NGL can be found at www.nglic.com; Facebook: Facebook.com/NGLIC and LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-guardian-life-insurance-company.

National Guardian Life Insurance Company is not affiliated with The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America a/k/a The Guardian or Guardian Life.

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Reinhart Attains Mansfield Rule 6.0 Certification for 2023; Continues Commitment to DEI

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 20, 2023

Reinhart Attains Mansfield Rule 6.0 Certification for 2023; Continues Commitment to DEI

MILWAUKEE – For the second consecutive year, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c. (Reinhart) has achieved Mansfield Rule Certification, an achievement confirming the firm’s commitment to a diverse leadership team, recruiting and retaining top talent from underrepresented groups, and ensuring the equitable allocation of new business opportunities. The Mansfield Rule Certification, administered by Diversity Lab, is a leading international initiative to eliminate the gender and diversity gap in the legal profession. Reinhart was among the 106 mid-size U.S. law firms to achieve this honor for 2023.

“We are committed to a diverse legal profession, starting from within by supporting an equitable and inclusive workplace, which is why our alignment with the principles of Mansfield makes so much sense,” says Reinhart CEO Al Orr. “Encouraging diverse perspectives is essential to our clients’ success, and participation in the Mansfield Rule strengthens our ability to provide the very best counsel and service to address the full range of their evolving needs.”

The Mansfield Rule, which has been running for six years, has become the science-backed and data-driven benchmark for law firms to ensure that they have actively considered candidates from diverse backgrounds for leadership positions, promotions to equity partnership and client pitch meetings. Qualification for certification requires that more than 30 percent of the attorneys considered for these roles and opportunities are women attorneys, attorneys from underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, attorneys with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ attorneys. Reinhart considers these and other attributes for such roles and opportunities.

“Diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental values that we uphold at Reinhart, “says Jessica Hutson Polakowski, Reinhart board member and co-chair of the firm’s DEI Committee. “We are dedicated to advancing a professional culture that fosters the success of lawyers from diverse backgrounds, and we believe that meaningful progress in this regard can only be achieved through collective efforts to build inclusive communities.”

ABOUT DIVERSITY LAB

Diversity Lab is an incubator for innovative ideas and solutions that boost diversity and inclusion in law. Experimental ideas are piloted in collaboration with more than 250 top law firms and legal departments across the country. Diversity Lab leverages data, behavioral science, design thinking, and technology to further develop and test new ideas and research, measure the results, and share the lessons learned. For more information, visit www.diversitylab.com.

ABOUT REINHART BOERNER VAN DEUREN S.C.

Reinhart is a full-service, business-oriented law firm with offices in Milwaukee, Madison, Waukesha and Wausau, Wisconsin; Chicago and Rockford, Illinois; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Denver, Colorado; and Phoenix, Arizona. With more than 200 lawyers, the firm serves clients throughout the United States and internationally with a combination of legal advice, industry understanding and superior client service.

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REINHART MEDIA CONTACT:

Megan White, Marketing/PR Writer

Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c.
1000 North Water Street, Suite 1700 | Milwaukee, WI 53202
Office: 414-298-8404 | Fax: 414-298-8097
mwhite@reinhartlaw.com | reinhartlaw.com

Pre-Ordering of Wisconsin Union’s House-Made Thanksgiving To Go Meals Opens Nov. 1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Oct. 18, 2023

Contact Information:
Shauna Breneman, Communications Director
Email: sbreneman@wisc.edu 
Phone: (608) 262-8862

READ RELEASE ONLINE: union.wisc.edu/about/news/thanksgiving-2023

PRE-ORDERING OF WISCONSIN UNION’S HOUSE-MADE THANKSGIVING TO GO MEALS OPENS NOV. 1

MADISON – The Wisconsin Union team’s annual Thanksgiving To Go will return in November with online ordering of group meals for six people and individual-sized meals beginning Nov. 1 at 9 a.m. CDT and ending on Nov.15 at 5 p.m. CDT or while supplies last.

Since 2004, the Wisconsin Union team has offered ready-to-reheat and serve, house-made Thanksgiving meals. This year’s meal options include:

• Group meals for six people for $175, which include a choice of a bourbon turkey or roasted turkey entree, sides of turkey gravy, mashed potatoes, herbed green beans, sage stuffing, mashed sweet potatoes, cranberry relish and fresh dinner rolls with butter, and a choice of pumpkin, pecan or fudge bottom pie
• Individual-sized meals for $18, which include the choice of a roasted turkey, baked gingersnap mustard-glazed ham or creamy butternut squash lasagna entree, a variety of house-made side dishes, including herbed green beans and cranberry relish, and a choice of pumpkin, pecan or fudge bottom pie

Customers can add additional sides of cranberry relish, turkey gravy or creamy butternut squash lasagna and whole pies to their orders.

All members of the public can submit orders. At the time of ordering, customers can select a pick-up time window for a time between 11 a.m.–5:30 p.m. at Memorial Union on Nov. 22.

People can also give to support the donations of individual-sized meals to University of Wisconsin–Madison students experiencing food insecurity. Patrons do not need to purchase a meal to make a gift. The donating of meals is the continuation of a three-year-long partnership between the Wisconsin Union team and the UW–Madison Dean of Students Office. UW–Madison students in need of a free Thanksgiving To Go meal can complete the meal request form here beginning Nov. 1.

“We at the Wisconsin Union have almost 10 years of experience with creating house-made, convenient Thanksgiving meals that help people make the most of their time,” Wisconsin Union Deputy Director Susan Dibbell said.

According to a 2022 FinanceBuzz survey, more than 69% of Americans would consider getting or have purchased their Thanksgiving meal pre-cooked from a restaurant. The Wisconsin Union team was an early adopter of this growing trend, having begun offering Thanksgiving meals to go in 2004. This replaced a previously offered Thanksgiving buffet, which waned in popularity in its final years.

Purchases of Thanksgiving To Go meals and all purchases at Wisconsin Union dining options help the Union team provide thousands of events, activities, spaces and student leadership positions, some of which include academic stipends of up to 80% of students’ in-state tuition.

Customers interested in ordering Thanksgiving To Go as well as those who would like to donate to support students experiencing food insecurity can visit union.wisc.edu/thanksgiving.

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About the Wisconsin Union

The Wisconsin Union enhances the lives of members and visitors through recreational, cultural, educational and social opportunities. Formed in 1907, the Wisconsin Union is a membership organization that blends study and leisure to create unique out-of-classroom opportunities. Learn more about the Union and its tradition of providing experiences for a lifetime: union.wisc.edu.

Findorff Announces Three New Shareholders

J.H. Findorff & Son Inc. (Findorff) is pleased to announce the recent selection of three Company Shareholders. Chad Eschler, Kyle Olson, and Tony Sullivan will join the twelve members of Findorff’s current ownership team, which includes Matt Breunig, John Feller, Brian Hornung, Bob Hougard, Luke Hutchins, Jim Martin, Jason Mattila, Christin Mlsna, Ben Pechan, Eric Plautz, Jeff Tubbs, and Jim Yehle.

“Our new shareholders represent excellence in their perspective fields and an unwavering commitment to Findorff’s success,” said Jim Yehle, President and CEO. “We are proud of their accomplishments and contributions to continue to move Findorff forward.”

Chad Eschler has held a variety of roles within his 17 years at Findorff from Yard Superintendent to Special Projects Manager to his current role as Vice President of Business Development. Chad leads the Business Development team aligning with Findorff’s growth strategy to cultivate relationships with businesses, local leaders, and potential clients. He is a member of NAIOP (Commercial Real Estate Development Association), and BioForward, and sits on the Board of the Wisconsin Chapter of the Construction Owners Association of America (COAA). Beyond the construction realm, Chad is known for his commitment to community involvement, philanthropy, and mentorship. Chad is an In Business magazine 40 Under 40 alumnus.

Kyle Olson started his career with Findorff as a laborer 18 years ago and has since held roles as a Project Engineer, Project Manager, Superintendent, and now as Director of Field Operations. Kyle leads a robust team of Superintendents, Supervisors, and construction trade professionals across the country. He provides guidance, training, and support to field staff, and serves as a bridge to promote collaboration between the field and office teams. Kyle serves on the Board of Directors for Operation Fresh Start, and volunteers for WayForward Resources’ (formerly known as Middleton Outreach Ministry) “Canstruction” Program, and Project Home’s Hammer with a Heart. He is a 2023 recipient of In Business magazine’s 40 Under 40 award.

‍Tony Sullivan has over 19 years of experience in the construction industry. He joined Findorff in 2014 as a Project Manager and was promoted to Director of Project Management – Healthcare in 2020. Tony leads Findorff’s Healthcare industry with a focus on project management, provides project support and strategy, and serves as a client resource to help the team continue to deliver exceptional service. His portfolio includes notable projects such as SSM Health South Madison Campus, Carle Foundation Hospital, Upland Hills Health, and countless UW Health projects. Tony serves on the Board of Directors for the Meriter Foundation and the American Heart Association – Wisconsin. He is a member of the American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) and the Wisconsin Healthcare Engineering Association (WHEA).