Mr. C & Sal, Jr would like to wish all employees a safe and Happy Thanksgiving.

“…for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances…” – Philippians 4:11b

An armchair philosopher once declared, “Don’t try to keep up with the Joneses. Drag them down to your level. It’s cheaper.” I applaud this creative solution to an age-old problem, but I prefer God’s advice on the subject of comparison. God tells us to simply not play the game at all.

Comparison is a destructive trap. The fact is, we can always find someone who is smarter, prettier, in better shape, or who just has more “stuff” than we do. On Monday, we might be so proud of our shiny new car, but on Tuesday, a newer one is parked in the driveway next door. And that 52-inch TV will soon pale in comparison to your brother-in-law’s 68-inch model. Here’s one guarantee in life – no matter what you acquire, somebody, somewhere, is going to have something newer, shinier, or more powerful.

Okay, but what’s the real harm in comparing ourselves to others? Comparison takes our eyes off the blessings that God has already given. When we compare ourselves or our things to others, we can become envious and often entitled. We begin to feel that we deserve more than they do. Far too easily, we can shift from a heart of gratitude to one of envy and greed. God wants us to be content with how He has blessed us. Don’t let comparison cheapen your appreciation for all that God has done in your life.

“…for he was a faithful man and feared God more than many.” – Nehemiah 7:2

As you think of the future, what will you leave behind? In terms of inheritance, will it be stocks and bonds? Property? An impressive, investment-worthy art collection? As important as planning for the future is, there is one aspect that so many fail to recognize. Every day, you’re creating a legacy that will live well beyond your death. More than any physical riches you pass onto others, it’s your character that will linger long after your life on earth has ended. So, the question to ask yourself is this: what story will your character tell?

“Unquestionable character” is one of the greatest gifts that we can leave our heirs. And yet, in the focused pursuit of amassing financial wealth, far too many fail to develop honesty, responsibility, compassion, or love for God and their fellow man into the lives of their kids.

If you want to leave behind a legacy of strong character, it starts with you. The way you live is the best example, because character is more easily “caught” than “taught.” You can’t leave a greater gift than teaching the next generation how to live with integrity and unquestionable character.

Wouldn’t you like to know that your life will be remembered for more than money? What a legacy to have our kids reflect on our lives and say, “My Mom and Dad kept God in the center of our family life and it showed. They are the finest people I’ve ever known.”

The portal for open enrollment will be available on Wednesday, November 11th. There will be two options to enroll this year:

1. Using the link sent to your email next week from Employee Navigator OR
2. Sitting with an enroller from Acentria at either location on Thursday and Friday, November 12 and 13th.

Some items that will be different:

**Changing the STD/LTD and Life Insurance to Mutual of Omaha (from Unum)

**Changing the Hospitalization-Critical Illness/Cancer and Accident Plans to Colonial (from Unum)

**Going to 24 pay period deductions – 2 pay periods in the year will have NO (0) deductions (except 401k)

**No change in rates for UMR Health or Guardian Dental/Vision!!

** Make any updates to Beneficiaries for your FREE $ 15,000 life insurance policy.

We are asking for ALL full time employees to take the time next week to complete your benefits either in person or by using the website. The link is going to be sent to your work email. Managers please check with your employees to ensure they are checking their email for these notices. If anyone needs their passwords reset, Janni or I can assist or you can try the FORGOT MY PASSWORD link for our email link (apps.rackspace.com)

Thank you for your cooperation as this is MANDATORY for all full time employees.

EE Name	Sub Departments Desc	Birthdate
MAHONEY, JOHN A	Chevrolet Service Hourly Tech	1-Nov
ANDERSON, DAVID F	North Service ASM/Other	3-Nov
HOLLY JR, ROBERT W	North Side P/O Sales Manager	3-Nov
HOWELL, CAMERON A	North Service Hourly Tech	3-Nov
BENITEZ, JORGE O	Kia Service ASM/Other	6-Nov
LAGUE, STACY M	BDC Supervisor	6-Nov
VARGAS, SULAMIE I	Internet North Sales	7-Nov
ANDRESS, JONATHAN	Videographer	8-Nov
LAND, CLAYTON	Chevrolet Parts Countermen	12-Nov
MAXEMOVICH, JAYNE L	Administrative Support Staff	12-Nov
ENSSLIN, JORDAN A	Chevrolet Service Tech	13-Nov
PEAT, ROMELLO A	Chevrolet Sales Personnel	14-Nov
RODRIGUEZ, ROBERTO	Kia Sales Personnel	14-Nov
PEDERSEN, STEPHEN J	North Parts Countermen	15-Nov
MACEACHEN, RAYVEN	BDC Receptionists	16-Nov
BENITEZ, JONATHAN	Kia Service ASM/Other	20-Nov
NESKE, JAMES B	North Service Tech	20-Nov
ENGLERT, ANDREA M	North Service ASM/Other	21-Nov
LONG, RICHARD A	Chevrolet Service Tech	24-Nov
RODRIGUEZ, ANGEL D	Chevrolet Other	24-Nov
CRAIG, TERESA	Administrative Deals	26-Nov

Super Report Writer Generated Report

Firstname	Lastname	Hire_Date	Position
NICHOLAS	GIBSON	10/05/2020	DETAIL WASH
BRYON	WILSON	10/09/2020	SALESMAN-HONDA
JASON	BARRETT	10/12/2020	TECHNICIAN
CAMILA	SUAREZ	10/12/2020	RECEPTION
MELEKE	DENNIS	10/12/2020	SALESMAN-KIA
JEAN	RODRIGUEZ	10/12/2020	LUBE TECH-FT Non-Exempt
RYAN	CAMPBELL	10/12/2020	SALESMAN-HONDA
DAVID	CASE	10/12/2020	SALESMAN-PON
STEPHEN	SELLERS	10/12/2020	SALESMAN-GMC
PHOENIX	MATTAIR	10/14/2020	RECEPTION
HEATHER	WILLIAMS	10/19/2020	SALESMAN-CHEVROLET
SILVIA	GONZALEZ	10/19/2020	SALESMAN-CHEVROLET
MATTHEW	PIEKARSKI	10/19/2020	DETAIL WASH
RICHARD	MUSCHIANO	10/19/2020	VAN DRIVER-PT
CRISTINA	OLIVEROS	10/19/2020	INTERNET N
KENNETH	HUCKABEE	10/19/2020	FINANCE CLOSER
VICENTE	HERNANDEZ	10/26/2020	TECHNICIAN
ANDREA	ENGLERT	10/26/2020	CASHIER
RYAN	GRANT	10/31/2020	DET WASH

Name	Job Description	HireDate	Years of Service
CHILTON, STEVE	Chevrolet Service Manager	11/21/2002	18 years
BARSKE JR, MICHAEL E	North Service Tech	11/04/2009	11 years
SCHMIDT, GREGORY A	Kia Sales Personnel	11/04/2009	11 years
HARRISON, ERIN L	Dealertrades/Inventory	11/09/2009	11 years
MURRAY, RICHARD	DT Drivers	11/25/2009	11 years
GUTHRIE, LISA	Chevrolet Service ASM/Other	11/11/2010	10 years
BARSKE, MICHAEL C	North Service Tech	11/22/2010	10 years
SCHULL, JEREMY	North Service Tech	11/05/2012	8 years
MILLS, SHARON K	Kia Parts Other	11/12/2012	8 years
VANELLA, JOHN M	Chevrolet-ASM	11/03/2014	6 years
COOPER, TONY	North Service Manager	11/10/2014	6 years
ADAMS, JORDAN Z	North Side Pre Owned Sales	11/14/2016	4 years
ROE, DIANA	Chevrolet Other	11/14/2016	4 years
LEMASTER, DIANE M	Chevrolet Parts Countermen	11/28/2016	4 years
MORRISON, LISA D	North Service Admin	11/05/2018	2 years
WEATHERHOLTZ JR, RICHARD W	North Tow Truck Driver	11/04/2019	1 year
MORFA, JORGE L	Kia Sales Manager	11/11/2019	1 year
VALLE, JORGE L	Kia Parts Countermen	11/11/2019	1 year
CABRERA, BAZIEL	Honda Sales Personnel	11/18/2019	1 year
CASANOVA, JOSE M	Body Shop Other	11/20/2019	1 year
HERNANDEZ, ANGELICA C	Internet South Sales	11/22/2019	1 year
PASCOE, SCOTT A	Chevrolet Parts Countermen	11/25/2019	1 year

Your phone buzzes and you see a number you don’t recognize. Then you get a bogus voicemail saying you owe the IRS money or that your car warranty is about to expire. Sound familiar? 

It’s a robocall, and if you’re like many Americans, you get far too many. These calls are not only annoying to receive but also challenging to spot. Some now involve sophisticated techniques such as neighborhood spoofing, which uses fake phone numbers with your area code to make you think the call is legitimate. 

Fortunately, there are some simple ways to stop robocalls from interrupting your life. Here are a few to try:

**Add your number to the Do Not Call list

Joining the Federal Trade Commission’s National Do Not Call Registry will inform telemarketers that you want to be left alone. You can add your number by visiting donotcall.gov or by calling 1-888-382-1222 from the phone you want to add. It could take about a month for the calls to stop.

**Use your phone’s built-in weapons

iPhone: The Silence Unknown Callers option allows you to send spam straight to voicemail without your phone ringing. You’ll only receive calls from people in your contacts and those you’ve called or texted. To enable it, go to Settings > Phone > Silence Unknown Callers.

If you’d rather not silence all unknown calls, you can block individual numbers that are scams. Open your Phone app and tap Recents. Then tap the circled “i” next to the number and tap Block this Caller.

Android: If you have a Google Pixel™, you can automatically screen suspected spam calls. Open your Phone app, tap the three dots in the top right corner, tap Settings, and tap Spam and Call Screen. Make sure See caller and spam ID is turned on, then tap Call Screen. Choose each type of call you want to filter and select “Automatically screen. Decline robocalls.”

Many phones also come with automatic spam detection that alerts you to possible robocalls and gives you the option to easily block or report the number.

To block individual numbers, open your Phone app, tap Recents and tap the icon next to the number. Then tap the three dots in the top right corner and tap Block numbers > Block. This should work for most Android devices.

For Samsung® devices, open your Phone app and tap Recents. Then tap the number, followed by the circled “i” underneath. Finally, tap Block at the bottom of the screen.

**Download a spam-fighting app

For Verizon Users: There are a number of programs to choose from, but Verizon® Protect subscribers have access to Call Filter Plus, a premium app that can screen numbers, block robocalls, identify their risk level, allow you to create custom spam lists, and more. If you don’t have Verizon Protect, Call Filter Plus is available as a paid stand-alone app. There’s also a free version, Verizon Call Filter, that offers basic call-blocking.