2013 | ISSUE 2 FROM THE “GoAL ZERo” - WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO YOU? PRESIdent… By Jerry Neels, SEM hope this note finds In 2012, Colas Inc. launched the Goal Zero initiative for all US companies. The Goal Zero I everyone in good campaign involved safety reminders, such as decals and stickers, placed around and throughout health and good all areas of operations. Even though we have continued the Goal Zero campaign in 2013, it is spirits! As we prepare worthwhile to re-educate in the concept of Goal Zero. for the final push of the season, I want to borrow the message from COLAS Inc. At first glance, it is easy to look at the Goal Zero emblem and think to yourself…Ho Hum another Chairman of the Board, President, & sticker, another slogan, another meaningless goal… CEO, Louis Gabanna: Flexibility, Focus and Fortitude. “The ‘company’ is all of us working together regardless of our respective positions,” says Jerry The reorganization and staffing changes Neels, Safety and Environmental Manager, “If the goal of the company is zero injuries, zero over the last ten months have caused accidents and zero incidents, does Goal Zero mean as soon as we experience our first hiccup everyone at Delta to experience the of the year we are deemed a failure? Absolutely not.” need for flexibility. I have described this as finding ways to contribute outside their usual job function. I am proud of Safety slogans do not and will not ever prevent accidents. That said, Safety slogans are not everyone’s commitment to find a way to necessarily a bad thing. The slogans serve as a simple and quick reminder to always think compete in this (continued on page 5) about the best process to use in every task every day. Goal Zero is not simply a slogan. It is a philosophy, a culture and a way of doing things the right IN THIS ISSUE way every time. PAGE 2 – 3 So what does Goal Zero mean? It means: Payroll Program Implemented Mourning the Loss of a Friend • Zero tolerance for pain. Softball League • Zero short cuts. Southern Illinois Stone • Zero times not wearing our PPE Southeast Missouri Stone or our seatbelt. AR Continues Quality Paving • Zero times not using three points of contact when mounting and PAGE 4 – 5 dismounting equipment and ladders. Safety: Heartland Style • Zero times not using the right tool for We are Listening the job. Delta Asphalt of AR a Finalist • Zero acceptance for not doing it the West Texas Scholarship Recipients right way, the professional way, every time. PAGE 6 – 7 MO Construction No short cuts, no skipping steps and always taking the time necessary to do the job right. If we Armadillo Recipe have an incident, we pick ourselves up, look at what we need to do differently to avoid another Introducing Our New Website incident and move forward. If we keep Goal Zero as the standard for zero acceptance for doing Aggregates Update any task in any manner other than the right way, the best way and the way in which we can take PAGE 8 the most pride, we will avoid the injury that inflicts the pain. Now, ask yourself, “What does Goal Employee News Zero mean to you?” Birthdays Delta Companies Inc. 2013 Newsletter | ISSUE 2 1 PAYROLL CHOICES PROGRAM IMPLEMENTED AT DELTA Delta Companies Inc and Colas Inc are now offering the Payroll Choices Program. This program gives employees the option to receive pay either in Direct Deposit or on a personalized Visa® Payroll Card. What is the difference between these two options? Direct Deposit transactions are fast, reliable and safe. The employee can control where and how much money goes into various bank accounts and save what would be check-cashing time. Payroll Cards are secured and reloadable Visa® cards provided by Citibank®. Use the card like an ATM / Debit card to access funds, including: • Retail, online and phone purchases • ATM cash withdrawal • Bank teller cash withdrawal • Pre-Check® option DELTA MOURNS THE LOSS OF A DEAR FRIEND AND Benefits to having Direct Deposit / Payroll Card over Paper Checks: COLLEAGUE In an effort to reduce the use of paper, Direct Deposit or a Payroll Card provides funds (your pay) transfers electronically. It is also a faster means of paying It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our dear friend employees. and colleague, Glen Graham. Glen started his career with Delta Companies in the Construction Division at the age of 29 as a Employees will enjoy a number of benefits over paper paychecks, including: project engineer. He served as a board member on the Missouri • Immediate cash access: No need to pick up and cash a check – pay is Asphalt Pavement automatically loaded into bank accounts or Payroll Card account every payday. Association and • Safer than checks: Payroll Card holders are protected by “Zero Liability” fraud protection and most banks offer account holders equivalent fraud protection. Associated General • Better control over funds: Most banks, as well as Payroll Card holders, have Contractors of MO. the ability to manage and track accounts online or by phone. He worked closely • Clear communications: Payroll Card holders, as well as many bank account with MoDot and area holders, can sign up for email or on demand text balance alerts to cell phones. • Always know your balance: Most bank account holders, as well as Payroll contractors to assure Card holders, are able to receive balance updates via web, cell phone, email and ATMs. that our highways were constructed Benefits and services differ from bank to bank. Employees should contact a representative at their local bank office to determine services offered. to meet the highest standards and were Receiving the Payroll Card safe. Employees that elect the Payroll Card option will receive a Welcome Kit in the mail, at their home addresses. The Kit will contain the new Payroll Card. Glen is survived by his wife Lindsey Kight Graham, and children Zach (10), Cole (5) and Molly (3); his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Seasonal Lay Off and Harvey Graham of New Madrid. Payroll Cards The payroll card does not He leaves behind a large community of friends, colleagues expire. Therefore at the and students with which he has shared various parts of his end of the construction journey. He was a loyal friend, a devoted family man, an active season, employees should NEVER DISCARD community leader and now he is an angel of the highest order. THE PAYROLL CARD! The Missouri Asphalt Pavement Association (MAPA) will be Employees having further donating all proceeds from the 14th Annual Golf Outing to questions regarding the Payroll Card Program the college fund for the Graham family. If you are unable to should check the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the Employee Portal of attend but would still like to make a donation, you can do so by Delta’s website: www.deltacos.com or call the Citi® Prepaid Services Customer contacting Edward Jones Investments in New Madrid at 573- Service team at 1-800-422-1992. 748-9330. If an employee is unsure how to access the Employee Portal’s information, please ask the immediate supervisor. Glen, our lives are better to have known you and you will be dearly missed. 2 Delta Triangle Newsletter 2013 | ISSUE 2 IT’S A HIT – SUMMER SOFTBALL LEAGUE Softball is all about getting out and having a great time. For the second season, Delta Companies sponsored an Adult Coed Softball team. The team members enjoyed summer evenings filled with friends and friendly competition. The season ran from mid-April through late July, playing an average of one game per week. This year, TEAM DELTA finished with an overall record of 6-9. “We didn’t do too bad considering some of the challenges we had to overcome,” stated Corey Massey, QC Missouri. “We had a couple of tough nights early in the season, playing in a windy rain with temperatures not even in the 60’s.” Austin Williams, QC Missouri, commented, “If we could have just had a timely hit, then a couple of the one-run games we lost could have been wins. If the one-run games had gone in our favor, we could have very easily have had a record of 9-6 or even 10-5.” In the end, it was a fun and enjoyable season. Everyone who played built on comradery between regions, benefited from physical activity and, most importantly, experienced no injuries. The team is looking forward to next (Left to Right) Quentin Kelley, Deana Wilson, Corey Massey, Brandon Machen, Kevin season and would like to invite all members of the Delta family to join in! Cunningham, Troy Ward, Cindy Hoffman, Cecilia Walker and Kaley Horst. Delta employees interested in playing softball next season should contact NOT SHOWN: Austin Williams, Andy Perry, Jimmy Pletka, Corey Massey at (573)-275-9466 or [email protected] Clay Mothershead, Lisa Mirly, Tiffany Zeilenga and Casey Reeves. SOUTHERN ILLINOIS STONE DELTA ASPHALT OF ARKANSAS CONTINUES QUALITY PAVING During the 2nd quarter, Southern IL Stone maintained its strength, durability and firm position within the construction industry in Southern By John Bennett, Area Manager Illinois. In May, SIS welcomed Greg Edwards, who replaced Tim In the most recent Delta TriAngle newsletter I wrote about what a Mevert, as Quarry Manager. difference a year makes in production and profit…in reference to the New and existing customer construction projects are moving forward weather. The year 2012 was dry and hot – the warmest summer on and the operation remains focused on supporting and insuring project record in 25 years.