As we celebrated Co-Worker Appreciation Week at the Harley Marine Services family of companies,
co-workers were able to show their appreciation to each other in many ways at all of our companies:

  - Colorful leis were available to buy for one another at any port for one dollar.
    The proceeds went towards their choice of Cystic Fibrosis or the Red Cross (California fires)
  - Festive decorations were set up around the offices where people could write notes of appreciation
    on signs for departments, groups, and individuals
  - There were interactive activities such as HMS Trivia and gratitude note pass-arounds
  - A buddy up, where co-workers showed their appreciation as they saw fit
  - Candy bars with individual thank you wrappers for the maintenance and engineering staff
  - A favorite meal was brought in for the California dispatch team
  - Dispatch areas and the OTB shop had special decorations;
  - Special treats
  - Pizzas were brought out to barge crews where it was possible
  - A pot luck was planned on Friday for all ports.

All of the HMS departments and groups had their own day of recognition, including all Administrative departments; Dispatch and Terminal; Maintenance and Engineering; Barge Crews and Tug Crews.  Desiree Otsuka, was the team leader for this event. The team of regional leaders were Stephanie Wright and Courtney Wickens (Seattle), Bryon Fletcher and Kevin Buffum(Portland), Lauren Ranes and Jonathan Mendes (No-Cal), Johni Komisak (So-Cal), Brian Kelly, Helen Sun, and John Walls (New York). They did a fantastic job organizing the entire week.

Everyone actively participated to make this first annual event a memorable and meaningful week.