Metro Delivery Receives Toys for Tots Award 2011

The Staff of Metro Delivery were honored with an award, and a handsome wall plaque, by Tony Gillum, Program Coordinator for Toys for Tots, who came personally and in full uniform to our warehouse to thank us for our assistance in turning truckloads of toys into Happy Holidays for over 600 local children.

Metro donates trucks and drivers to Toys for Tots, and all of us here are thrilled to be a part of the good works they do. Thanks, Tony!

This Week’s Metro Delivery Creative Reuse Award

Goes to Mr. Kaericher, our Staff Trainer & Lead Compliance Officer for the leftover Gucci Crates that came all the way from Italy to be refashioned into this Elegant Italianate Cat House:

The Metro Delivery Purple Heart is Awarded to:

…The noble if impulsive Clyde, who was critically injured in the line of duty, charging through a plate-glass door to protect Metro President Sarah Talbot from the UPS Guy.

The UPS Guy was observed by Clyde approaching Clyde’s Domain in what Clyde perceived to be a suspicious manner. And so Clyde figured he’d better take care of him.

We hasten to note that the UPS Guy was unhurt, just unhappily surprised at the near-mortally wounded dog crashing to his feet in a shower of glass.*

We have explained to Clyde that he really doesn’t need to defend us from other Delivery Companies, although we appreciate that he’s willing, if necessary, to sacrifice even to the point of severing arteries and tendons and requiring tourniquets and emergency trips to surgery, and all that.

Clyde is expected to be healed up by Christmas, so Santa Claus might want to plan his approach on Clyde’s house carefully.

*The UPS Guy will henceforth be dropping and picking up all of the President’s packages at a less exciting location: the Pet Shop up the street.

Driver Pictures from the Road: Tim’s Missourable Rest Stop

Sadly, we rarely have time to pause for photo opportunities when we’re moving something crucial interstate, so we appreciate that Tim took advantage of his pit stop to document a Metro vehicle in Missouri.

And look! Isn’t that the St. Louis Arch?

KEEP YOUR HANDS ON THE WHEEL, TIM!

Yes, that was the Arch, all right. Well, that was something to see.

…and we’re moving on!

Our Most Exotic Delivery

We posted these pictures a few months ago on our Facebook, but we like them so much we wanted to add them to the blog here, as well.

Last Summer, we transported  a truckload of exotic African Animal heads & trophies to be auctioned off from the estate of some Old-School Big-Game Hunter… it was an unusual and delicate load, indeed, but not a whisker was ruffled, not an antler went awry in transport.

Metro Delivery Company Picnic 2011

Lots of employees showed up for the Annual Company Picnic, held July 10 at Rolling Hills Water Park (which our kids particularly appreciate). Really tasty cheeseburgers, hotdogs and side dishes were provided by Gary’s Catering, which was MUCH easier than previous years when we’ve done all the grilling ourselves. Why didn’t we think of that before?

Metro’s 4th Fourth of July Ann Arbor Parade

We’ve been a featured part of the Ann Arbor Jaycees 4th of July Parade every year since 2008, with our beach-ball-loaded 24′ liftgate truck leading the way  and one of our kicky new Ford Transits bringing up the rear.

This year, we “delivered” some 460 red-white-and-blue beach balls to the throngs of people who lined the streets on a perfect day for a parade. Another great event, another great time.

Happy Independence Day, Ann Arbor!

Food Gatherers Awards Metro Delivery as “One of a Kind”

Food Gatherers of Ann Arbor named Metro Delivery “One of a Kind Gatherer” at its annual awards ceremony for 2011.

Metro managers John Rabideau and Sebastian Wreford were on hand at the April event to accept the Motawi Tile plaque pictured below for providing free delivery of foods donated to eliminate hunger in Washtenaw County.

“FoodGatherers are a terrific organization, and so friendly. We’re always glad to help out.” said Sebastian Wreford. 

Mr. Rabideau accepts the Award for Metro Delivery

We deeply appreciate being able to assist Food Gatherers in their valuable work in the area.

Metro Delivery Celebrates Driver Appreciation Day

Seven Drivers Receive Individual Awards

Metro Delivery of Ann Arbor honored seven drivers with individual awards for outstanding performance Sept. 23 during its annual Driver Appreciation Day.

Five drivers received awards for Exceptional Performance 2008: Charles Edwards; Douglas Harding; Kevin Keefe; Bryan Marts; and Rick Yates. Past winners Derek Barbee and George Jones were honored for Continuous Excellence.

Ann Arbor Company Helps Employee Help Dogs

Rescued dogs were gifted with new wheels October 4 when Metro Delivery of Ann Arbor presented the keys to a refurbished cargo van to Detroit’s Home Furever – the first donation based on contributing to its employees charitable interests.

It all started with Driver Bill Peterson of Royal Oak, a longtime volunteer with Home Furever, whose dog rescue services include transport to foster homes, veterinary visits and adoption clinics. “Our old van was a wreck. You could see through the floor boards,” Peterson said. “So I asked about getting a company van donated.”

Appropriately, it was Peterson who handed over the van keys to Marilyn McKiddie, founder and director of Home Furever, during an adoption clinic at Petco, Troy attended by about 25 available dogs plus human representatives from Metro Delivery.

Peterson’s efforts did more than upgrade transportation for abused and abandoned dogs. At Metro Delivery, it also led to a new policy for charitable donations.

“Supporting what our employees believe in just seemed like a great way to keep them involved,” said Sarah Talbot, founder and president. “We’ve got 60 employees and we’d like to see all of them contributing to their communities.”

Home Furever conducts weekly adoption clinics, most frequently at Petco, 1217 Coolidge Highway, Troy. For dates, times, sites and dog photos/descriptions, go to homefurver@comcast.net