The monthly Supervisory and Management Development Series is back on track. The said series aims to continuously educate leaders of their roles, responsibilities, and how to supervise teams in the most effective manners.
Target participants will be Supervisors, Assistant Managers, Managers, Employees considered as “understudy” for supervisory position, and anybody who is tasked to lead a team.
The first session was conducted by Engr. John L. Batac – VP Construction and Development last January 29, 2016 at XSCC Function Rooms with the topic “Managing a Safer Workplace”. The session helped employees become responsible in maintaining a safe and healthy workplace.
Brown Group of Companies kicked off its 50th year through the Brokers’ Night Celebration on January 22, 2016. Everyone came in their Great Gatsby costume. The Xavier Sports and Country Club Convention Hall was transformed into a gallery of 1920s era: decoration, food, music and fashion. Accredited realties participated in the Ballroom Dance Competition. Winners received cash prizes and bragging rights. Indeed, everyone had a blast of pride and fun!
In celebration of this year’s theme “Celebrating a Joyful Year of Unity and Love in the Spirit of Christmas,” an On-the-Spot Christmas Card and Poster Making Contest was held.
The company organized activities that showcased the talented artistic skills of the Brown Group of employees and their children.
Poster-making
Last Dec. 11, an On-the-Spot Christmas Making Contest was held at XSCC Function Rooms, with 4 contestants. Winners of the said contest are as follows:
4th Place: Mr. Rhuel T. Minoza
3rd Place: Ms. Joanna Marie Abrea
2nd Place: Ceasar Jay Sablad
1st Place: Ms. Aireen Jane Minoza
Christmas Card-Making
Also, last Dec. 12, a Christmas Card Making Contest was also conducted for the young kids of the employees ages 4-13 years old. There were 14 contestants who participated the contest and presented their creative art works. Winners of the contest are as follows:
Brown Group of Companies celebrated a Denim Inspired Christmas party last December 2, 2015 at Xavier Sports & Country Club Convention Hall with the theme: “Celebrating a Joyful Year of Unity and Love in the Spirit of Christmas.”
Employees rocked the hall with their greatest denim inspired outfits. Presentations and Friendly Competitions created a venue to showcase their different talents as well.
One of the highlights was Brown Group of Companies’ “YOUR FACE SOUNDS FAMILIAR” wherein four outstanding individuals from different departments showed their ability to impersonate famous local and foreign singers namely:
Mr. Ryan Saburnido (as Bob Marley) – Consolation Prize
Mr. Larry Tindoc (as Micheal Jackson)- 2nd Runner Up
Mr. Kim Bajenting (as Jaya) – 1st Runner up
and Ms. Helen Esin (as Jessie J) – Grand Winner
Another highlight of the event was the Modern Denim Dance Competition.
Teams from different departments move to the modern groove with their denim inspired outfits each with their own unique way of presenting a Christmas dance masterpiece namely:
Abergence (4th runner up)
No Impact (3rd runner up)
Twerk It Like Sputnik (2nd Runner up)
Number Crunchers (1st Runner up)
and The Gifts (Grand Champion)
Special Awards were also presented to outstanding employees in different categories namely:
Ms. Ana Marie S. Pulido (Best Denim Outfit)
Mr. Kim Bajenting (Scene Stealer Award)
Aireen Jane L. Miñoza (Queen of the Dance Floor Award)
Mr. Jerry O. Dagcuta (King of the Dance Floor Award)
One of the most awaited part in the event was the Christmas Raffle which has already been a tradition by the Brown Group.
Lots of prizes were given away including sofa beds, Samsung mobile phones and three units of 32” TCL Television.
The celebration ended with loads of fun, photos, dance, and music by the live band.
