December was another typical month at KWB. Work hard, but have fun doing it as well.
First we started off with a family Christmas party where all the adults, children and grandchildren got together to enjoy each other’s company and celebrate. This of course came with a nice visit from the big man himself “Santa”.
And to satisfy everyone’s competitive nature, we had a little seasonal contest? This year our door decorating contest had some new entries and the imagination and creativity that went into the decorating was outstanding.
We also decided it was time to get messy and creative so what better way to do that then to decorate gingerbread houses. We got into groups of 2 or 3 to create our masterpieces. The final creations were displayed in our front lobby for everyone to enjoy.
We also had 2 birthdays to celebrate in December, and finally we finished the month off with one last celebration, a pot luck team lunch.
At KWB we believe hard work is important but it is also very important to celebrate each other.
Janet Crawford
Client Experience Manager
Janet joined KWB as a Manager in March 2015. She has 16 years experience as an Office Manager and, more recently, our Client Experience Manager.
You will meet Janet if she is setting up your Corporate File or during Tax Season if you are a Personal Client.
Janet has 3 children and one grandchild. Outside of work hours, she can be found either on the Rugby field or spending time at the lake with her family and friends.
Janet is an advocate for “Baby’s Breath” a Foundation for SIDS.
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