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Vernon's Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Following the success of last year's contest, Vernon hosted another pumpkin decorating contest this year. The contest was
open to everyone in the home office. Eight employees competed for one of three coveted prizes (Hy-Vee gift cards), along with
bragging rights. After judging, the pumpkins were displayed in the kitchen area at Vernon for a few days before being donated
to local nursing homes.
Best Theme Most Creative Best Overall
Sommer Kibbee Amy Heater Kristine Perkins
United Way Campaign
2017 Flu Shots
The 2018 United Way Campaign kickoff was
Wednesday, October 25th with employee Flu season is on its way. Millions of people get the finfluenza virus,
meeting sessions with Jessica Lowe of United hundreds of thousands are hospitalized and thousands die from flu-
Way. Together, the Vernon Company and staff are related causes every year. An annual seasonal flu vaccine is the best
Jasper County's largest supporter of United Way. way to reduce the risk of getting sick with seasonal flu and spreading
We have supported United Way for decades. it to others. As a way to support employees' health, Vernon took a
preventative health measure in offering free flu shots to employees
on Tuesday, October 10th. The shots were administered by nurses
from Visting Nurse Services of Iowa.
United Way's Jessica Lowe points to a photo of Art
Beckelman & Bill Vernon Sr. presenting a check to the
Community Chest Committee in 1962.
