CB BBQs

Every other Tuesday we are lucky enough to have a CB cookout during our lunches. They are planned by the party committee, who all deserve a round of applause for serving up dogs, burgers and veggie burgers to hungry CB'ers. They slave over grills in the hot sun or sometimes rain to bring us a yummy summertime treat, complete with ice tea and lemonade. CB has a great picnic area on the side of the building. This spot is also known for some knock down (really) drag out soccer games.

So, we DO have an art department, so our posters tend to have it going on ...at little bit!

Today, perhaps you noticed the BBQ posters around the building, this one was designed by our own Matt Reynolds in typesetting. I was cracking up as I walked in the building. I am a huge fan of Matt's quirky and humorous platestream change notices. This is taking it to a whole new level. I look forward to more of Matt's antics. Inspired by this, I am not quite sure CB burgers are reducing our carbon footprint, but they sure are tastey!

Thanks Matt for a fun chuckle! Keep it coming!

Production Secrets

When I walk through production, I see so many cool inspirations. The artisans and handwork teams work with such precision. It amazes me to see them in action. I love looking at the stacks of freshly foil stamped papers, waiting for the next step of development. I like see the face of Em, who works the Heidelberg press. When I walk by he knows I will stop and check out what he has on press. I love to see our orders being made.

Papers, coming hot off the thermography presses with our customer's event printed brilliantly...fresh and exciting. Layers are being fastened and ribbons are being tied. All of this personal contact with each invitation. Everyone here at Checkerboard helps get them out the door, and into the waiting hands of our excited customers.

We are so lucky to be a part of their events!