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HoW to use tHis eBookIn a given year, we spend nearly 2,300 hours at work. Why not have some fun while we’re there! Add some fun to your working hours with the 52 ideas in this eBook.

We’ve compiled our favorite fun activities and celebrations from customers and our own experiences and organized them into four different sections: 1. Real Fun for One – Fun at work starts with you! 2. Phenomenal Finds – Tips to create a fun culture that attracts top talent. 3. Fantastic Team Tips – Ways to have fun as an entire team. 4. Official Celebrations – Ideas for celebrating holidays throughout the year.

You can use the 52 Ways to have Fun at Work eBook in several different ways. Either refer to it as a resource when you plan team events and celebrations, or integrate the ideas into your everyday work culture. Select a new idea or activity every week for your team, and watch how the fun you have together translates into increased camaraderie, trust, and productivity.

Regardless of how you choose to use this eBook, we hope the ideas will serve as a starting point to your own fun at work ideas. Share your stories, tips, and ideas on the Baudville Facebook page and get ideas from other fun workplaces, too!

Cheers!

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Baudville, the place for daily recognition, continues to be the leading innovator in day-to-day recognition solutions. Baudville’s day-to-day recognition solutions appeal to today’s increasingly diverse workforce with contemporary designs and relevant messaging, motivating and engaging workplaces world-wide. Baudville has been declared one of the best companies to work for in its area and strives to create the ultimate work experience for its employees. For more tips and ideas to create a positive culture, visit the Baudville Recognition Resource Center on Baudville.com.

“i never did aday’s Work in my liFe.

it Wasall Fun

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real Fun For one1. Fun Catches OnDon’t wait for fun to come to you. Consciously choosing your attitude and behavior to embrace enthusiasm, joy, and fun generates positive energy around you and directly affects the mood and productivity of the workplace. Fill a tackle box with small tokens of praise, recognition tools, and fun stuff. Cast out an item when you see a deserving colleague. Items include:

• AGumbyfigureforsomebodywhohasshownflexibility.• Apairofcheapsunglassesforabrightidea.• Arubberballforsomebodywhohasbouncedbackfromachallenge.• Funsizepiecesofcandytosweetensomeone’sday

2. Put Your Signature on What You DoApayrollofficerpersonalizedherjobofdeliveringpaychecksandmadeitmorefunbydonningarhinestonecrownandasashasshebecamethePayrollQueen.Sometimesshewroteapersonalnoteonthecheckstubandsometimesshejusthand-deliveredthepaychecktoeachworker.Shesaidshehadsomuchfungettingtoknowthepeoplewhodependedonherservicesthatshewouldnevergobacktoafacelessjobofpaycheckdistributionagain.How can you personalize your services?

3. Create a Commuter Kit• Stockyourcarwithsomesoothingmusic,abubblepen,aclownnoseoranaudiobookwithstoriesornewlanguages.• Try“Commutaerobics”anddogluteandarmsqueezestoupbeatmusicorisometricexerciseswithyoursteering wheelwhilestuckintraffic.•Giveyourselfapeptalk–thecarisagreatplacetogetcenteredandreadyforthedayahead.

4. Practice Fun Shui™Beorganizedtogetenergizedandmakemoreroomforfuninyourlife.Createorganizationalsystemsthatworkforyou.

• AGumbyfigureforsomebodywhohasshownflexibility.• Apairofcheapsunglassesforabrightidea.• Arubberballforsomebodywhohasbouncedbackfromachallenge.• Funsizepiecesofcandytosweetensomeone’sday

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real Fun For one5. Fun Catches OnDon’t wait for fun to come to you. Consciously choosing your attitude and behavior to embrace enthusiasm, joy, and fun generates positive energy around you and directly affects the mood and productivity of the workplace. Fill a tackle box with small tokens of praise, recognition tools, and fun stuff. Cast out an item when you see a deserving colleague. Items include:

• Color-codedfilefolders• Stackingbaskets•Moldedplasticwall-mountedaccessoryholders• ColoredpaperclipsandcreativePost-its®• Color-codeyourcalendartoseeataglancehowbalancedyourscheduleis• Addfuntimetoyourcalendar•Wall-mountedshelvingtoalleviatedeskclutter

6. Send Out Sweet Sensations• Putacandydishonyourdesk.• GiveanotewithLifesavers®tosomeonewhosavedtheday.• PassalongaPayday®barwithacashbonus.• GiveaBabyRuth®forhittingahomerunfortheteam.• PresentaScore®bartosomebodywhoscoredabigsale.• PassalongaNestléCrunch®bartosomeonewho’sunderadeadlinecrunch.•OfferaMounds®bartosomebodywhohasmoundsofpaperworktodo.

7. Music Soothes the Savage SharkBringaportablestereowithheadphonestoyouroffice.Musicplaysapartinourmoodsandcanaffectouremotionsandcreativity.KnownastheMozartEffect,musicfromtheBaroqueperiodhasbeenshowntocalmpeopledown,helpwithproblemsolving,andboostcreativity.ResearchersattheUniversityofIllinoisfoundthatwhenworkerslistentothemusicoftheirchoicewhileperformingadministrativetasksormorecomplexanalyticalwork,theirproductivityincreased.

8. Lighten Up Your PresentationsByusingothermethodsof“edutainment,”audiencememberswillfindyourmessagemorememorablethantheusualtrainingtedium.Presentyourinformationinafunformatsuchas:

• Askit• Apuppetshow• Adanceroutinetogoalongwithathemesong• ArapsongorideassungtothetuneofTheTwelveDaysofChristmas

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real Fun For one9. Surround Yourself with Things that Bring You JoyDecorateyourworkspacewiththingsthathavemeaninginyourlife,suchas:

• Familyorpetphotosinuniqueframes• Plantsorfreshflowerstocleansetheair• Brightcolorsthatmakeyoufeelgood• Personalizednotecards

10. Be the One for FunChampionthecauseforcreatinganenjoyableworkplace.DukeUniversitycitedthatjobsatisfactionranked#1amongthekeyfactorstolivingalonglife.Sohavesomefun!

•Makeagameoffillinginyourowncaptionsonemployeephotosplacednearthecopymachine.•Onedefensedepartmentmanagerlightenedupmeetingswitharaffle.Prizesincludedcalendars,panicbuttons, PocketPraise®,andspecialtreatstocelebratemilestones.• Yourlaughteriscontagious–letthemhearyouroar.Goodmoodsaffectothersinapositiveway.

11. Create a Home Away From HomeIfyouworkinawindowlessoffice,trybuildingafakewindowusingPlexiglasandmolding,thenslideindifferentscenerypostersbehindthePlexiglastochangewithyourmoodsorseasons.Letyourpersonalityemergeanddecorateyourcubiclewithyourownpersonalflair.

• Bringinalavalamp•Coveryourfloorwithahand-woventapestry•Hangbeadsacrossyourdoorway

12. Become a Fanatic About Looking for Humor• Turnonyour“lightenup”radartoseekoutthefunorfunnyinthings.• Useanupbeatscreensaveroronethatfeaturesinspirationalquotesandpictures.• Learnhowtojuggletissuesorstressballswhileyou’reonhold.• Subscribetoadailyhumoroustiptostartyourdayoutontherightfoot.• Askyourselfifsomethingwillmatterinafewweeks,months,oryears.

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PHenomenal Finds13. Make a Game of ItChallengeyourselftomakeamundanetaskseemmoreappetizing.

• Setatimerandtellyourselfyouonlyhavetoworkonituntilyouhearthebell.Challengeyourselftoseehowmuch youcangetdonebeforethetimergoesoff.• Combinefunandeffectiveness.•Onelandscapeworkerrollerskatedwhileblowingleaves.• Challengeaco-workertoseewhocangeneratethemostsalescallsorgeneratethemostincomeinamorning.

14. Refresh, Renew, RechargeTakingashortbreakinbetweenboutsofconcentratedworkwillbringyoubackrevitalizedandreadytobeevenmoreproductive.Someexamplesofhowtore-energize:

•Moveyourbodytogetbloodandoxygenmovingtothebrain.• Getoutsideforabreathoffreshair.• Grabahealthysnackinthecafeteria.• Addpizzazztoyourbreakroomwithastereo,cartoons,Hula-Hoops,orgiantwhiteboardsforscribbling.

15. Bail Out Sinking MoraleThesesimpleideaswillhelpreelinrecruitsandretainthemoncethey’vecomeonboard.TheGallupOrganizationfindsthatlengthofemploymentandproductivitylevelsaredirectlyrelatedtothequalityofthemanagerandtheenvironmenttheycreate.Haveeachemployeefilloutaprofileoftheirfavoritethingssuchasmusic,hobbies,food,color,recreation,andbooksaswellasawishlistofwhattheywouldpreferforawardsatdifferentpricepointstohelpsupervisorsknowwhatmakestheiremployeeshappy.

16. Incorporate Laughter into Your CultureLaughterconnectspeopleandrelaxestheirmuscles.Wecan’tbestressedoutandlaughingatthesametime.Researchhasalsoshownthatchildren,withalltheirenergy,laugharound400timesperdaywhileadults,withtheirlackofenergy,laughonlyabout15timesperday.

• Startyourmeetingsonahumorousnote–askwhathashappenedlatelythatisamusing.• Grabtheirattentioninapresentationwithahumoroustwist.• Addajokeoftheweekoranamusingeventinyournewsletter.

17. Teammate TriviaRequestsomeinterestingtriviafactsabouteachco-workerandcreateapuzzleinyournextnewslettermatchingthelittleknowntriviafacttothecorrectemployee.Giveprizesforthemostcorrectanswersorthefirsttocompletethematches.Thisisagreatwaytogetyouremployeesinteractingandlearningaboutoneanother.

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PHenomenal Finds18. Recruit a Student Yourlocalcollegeleisureandrecreationdepartmentmayhavestudentswhoareinterestedindoinganinternshiporclassproject.Someschoolshavecorporatewellness,recreation,oreducationmajorswhoneedsometimeworkingwithbusinessesinthetoplanspecialeventsorfunprograms.Whetheritbeanannualcompanypicnic,holidayparty,orastringofsmallerthingstodotoinfusefunintoyourorganization,theywouldbehelpfulincreatingsomebuzzforasemesteroraone-timeevent.

19. The Name GameBuildmoraleandteamspiritbymakingagameofnamingyourteams,departments,products,ormeetingspaces.Baudville’screativeteammadeagameofnamingtheirmeetingroomsusingtheFishSuggestionSystem–thewinningnamesincludedTheThinkTankandTheFishBowl,andenergizingsignsnowadornthewalls.Thisfunactivitywillfosterasenseofinclusionandisagreatwaytogetyourteamthinkingcreatively.

20. Going, Going, GoneBecomearesourceforacharitableorganization.Holdanauctionofitemsdonatedbyemployeesandgivetheproceedstoagoodcause.

•Hosta“whiteelephant”auction.•Holdasilentauctionwhereemployeeswritedowntheirbidonaformnexttotheitem.•Hostayardsaleorfleamarketwithemployeebooths.•Holdachildren’sfleamarketwhereemployee’schildrenselltheiritems.

21. Form Special Interest GroupsPeopleliketogatherwithlike-mindedpeopletosharestoriesandexperiences.Useemployeeswhoareexpertsathobbiesorinterestsoutsidetheorganizationtoformspecialinterestgroups.Providinganoutletforpeopletobecreativeanddowhattheirheartdesires,jumpstartstheirpassiontodootherthingswithheart.

• Abandorchoralgroup• Runningcluborbookclub• Professionalassociations•WeightWatchers®group• Technologyteam

22. Crafty ContributionsInvolvetheartisticaspectsofemployeesthatmightnototherwisegettappedduringthenormalworkday.Invitedepartmentstousetheircraftyimaginationsincreativecontestssuchas:

• Asnacksculpturecontest–buildthetallesttowerusingchipsandcreamcheesedip.• Alogo,slogan,mascot,orjinglecontesttodevelopanewimageforaprojectorproduct.• Apaintingorcollagetorepresentthedepartmentanditspeopletohangintheirarea.

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PHenomenal Finds23. Make a Game of TrainingAdultlearningtheorysuggestsaudiencememberswhointeractandparticipateintheirownlearningretainmoreandengagetheirbrainsmore.

•MaketeamslikethoseonTheFamilyFeudtocreatefriendlycompetition.• SpintheWheelofFortunetoselectprizesforcorrectanswers.• Gettheparticipantsmoving,thinking,talking,andcreatingprojects.• Giveoutprizesforpositiveparticipation.

24. Prime Time PlayersEnlistacreativeanddramaticteamofemployeestocreateanentertainingandeducationaltrainingvideofornewhires.FollowtheleadofpopulartelevisionshowssuchasExtremeMakeoverfordresscodesorTradingSpacesfororganizingoffices.Onesummercampstaffcreatedahilariousvideototraincounselorsontheaspectsofhowtospothome-sicknessandhowtodealwithitusingstaffmembersdressedascampers.

25. Local Recreation Departments are ResourcesIfyouneedmoreoomph,props,orequipmentforanevent,callyourlocalparksandrecreationprofessionalswhohaveeventandprogramplannersonstaffwithresourcessuchas:

• Tables,chairs,themedecorations,andpartyitems• Balls,goals,netting,scooters,Hula-Hoop,orothersportsequipment• Internsorsummerstaffwhocanpartnerwithyouforaprogram• Resourcebooksandideasforfunactivitiesandsocialevents

26. Open House TodayHaveeachdepartmenthostanopenhousetosharewhattheydoandhowtheydoit.Often,co-workersdon’talwaysknowexactlywhatgoesonandwhodoeswhatinareasoutsidetheirimmediateterritory.Hostinganopenhousecompletewithballoons,treats,greeters,atourofthedepartment,andaninformationsheetabouttheplaceandthepeoplewillhelpbridgetheunderstandingandcommunicationamongstthedifferentareasofyourorganization.

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FantastiC team tiPs27. Get a Standing Ovation for Your OrientationMakenewemployeeorientationamemorableeventwheretheemployeesarethestars.TheTrainingCoordinatorattheClevelandMetroParksZoocreatedthegameshowWhoWantstobeaZooGuruwithquestionsaboutthezoo,itspolicies,andattractions.Completewithlights,music,anddrama,theattitudesofthetrainerandtheparticipantssetthetoneforalively,entertainingprogramthatheldthenewemployees’attentionandincreasedtheirretention.

28. New Hire Head HuntDon’twaituntilpeopleleavetogivethemaparty.Hostawelcomepartywhenpeoplejoinandsendthemonascavengerhunttomeetco-workers,learntriviaaboutthem,gathersupplies,andlearntheirwayaroundtheoffice.Endthehuntatthelocaleaterywheremanyoftheircolleaguesarealreadywaitingtowelcomethemtotheteam.Givethemanewnameplateorothertypeofwelcomegifttomakethemfeelhonoredandwelcomed.

29. Boost Front Lines & Bottom LinesCreatingsharedexperienceswiththeseFantasticTeamTipsboostsbothmoraleandthebottomline.Researchshowsthathappyemployeeshaveapositiveimpactonanorganization’srevenuesandcustomersatisfactionbycreatinganatmosphereofopencommunication,recognition,trust,respect,andfun.Bringinaworkplacehelmetoranyotherfunhat.Whensomeonecomesupwithagoodidea,makessomeonelaugh,orworksthroughaproblem,sendtheclevercaptheirway.Usethisasapass-alongpraisetool.

30. Fun Feedback and KudosSendsmallTokensofAppreciationgenerouslyandoften.Baudvillehasmanyresourcesforrecognizingthegoodthingspeopledoonacontinualbasis,suchasPocketPraise,CheerfulChangecoins,orencourage-mintcandies.

31. Food = FUN•HostaregularpotluckbreakfastorBBQluncheontolearnmoreaboutthepeopleandthefoodstheybring.Gowith athemedayorwithfoodfromtheircountryoforigin.•Haveemployeessharetheirfavoriterecipesandcompileacompanycookbook.• Surpriseyourstaffwithacateredbreakfastorlunch.•Hostabakesaletoraisemoneyforacharityorworkplaceimprovement.

32. Location, Location, LocationMeetsomeplacebesidestheconferenceroom,suchastheswingsatanearbypark,togainanewperspective.Thestimulithatareinvariablesurroundingsgeneratemoreideasthantheusualofficespace.Beingataplaygroundorinanamusementarcadegivesuspermissiontothinkcreativelyinourproblem-solvingmodes.Also,givingcoworkerstimeandtokenstospendonsomeamusementmachines,go-karts,orlasertagaddstothefunfactor.

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FantastiC team tiPs33. Personalized Position TitlesAlloweachpersontocreateadifferenttwisttotheirofficialtitleandputthattitleontheirbusinesscardstobringahintofhumorandsenseofownershiptotheirposition.Inviteabrainstormingsessiontocreatetitlesthatstatevaluetothecustomer.Sampletitlesinclude:

•TheQueen/KingofFirstImpressions(Receptionist)• ChiefIdeaOfficer(MarketingManager)• ChiefTalentScout(HRDirector)•DirectorofNumericalOrganization(AccountingOfficer)

34. Playful ProfessionalismStartmeetingsonapositivenotewithgoodnewsorsomethingupbeatorfunny.Havethegroupcreatefunnyconsequencesasaplayfulmethodofaddressingthosewhoarrivelate,suchasdoingpush-ups,singinganurseryrhyme,ortapdancing.Eachideacanbepulledoutofajarorputintoaballoonthatmustbepoppedinordertofindouttheconsequenceforbeinglate.

35. Mascot MadnessCreateamascotforyourdepartment,andadoptitasyourrepresentative,bringittomeetings,ordressitupforholidays.Kidnapanotherdepartment’smascotandholditforransom,completewitharansomnoteandphotosofittiedtothetraintracks.

AMarylandstateagencydressedtheircowstatuesoutsidethebuildingaccordingtotheseasonforalltoseeastheydroveintotheparkinglot.Nottobeoutdone,thecountyagencyacrossthestreetstarteddressinguptheirstatueaccordingtofestiveholidays.Commutersenjoyedthebattleofstatuefashion.

36. Volunteer for FunAllowforpaidtimeoffforthosewhowanttodocommunityserviceorhostaneventtoraisefundsorawareness.

• Inviteemployeestowearsomethingpinkonedayandhavethecompanydonate$1foreachpersoninpinktoraise moneyforbreastcancerawareness.• AnArmybaseinVirginiahostedaHauntedForestforthecommunitywithanentrancefeeofacannedgoodforthe localfoodbank.• Afinanciallendergivestimeoffforworkerstohelpwithadultliteracyawareness,HabitatforHumanity,Raceforthe Cure,andhundredsofothercauses.

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FantastiC team tiPs37. Turn the TablesForachange,havesupervisorscatertotheiremployeesforadayorforaspecialproject.SupervisorsataSouthCarolinaParksandRecreationDepartmentcookapancakebreakfastforthewholestaffattheirannualoff-sitegathering.Otherideasinclude:

• Bosscarwashforemployeeofthemonth• Shadowthebossaroundforanhourtolearnwhattheydo•Managershelpingoutonthefrontlineforashift• Lunchwithamanager

38. Engage and EntertainActivelyinvolveworkersinthepoliciesthatwillaffectthem.Insteadofwritingcopiousmemosaddressingthedresscodeviolations,onehospitalhostedafashionpoliceshow.Theyrecruitedmodelsfromdifferentdepartmentstowalktherunwayinappropriateandnot-so-appropriateattirewhilethefashionpoliceintheaudiencevotedonwhatwasallowableornot.Exaggeratethe“don’ts”tomakeyourpoint.

39. Perks to Perk Up Your WorkdayOn-siteextrasofferwaystomaketheworkdaymoreenjoyable:

• Sponsoramid-weektreatat2:30eachWednesday.• Providewellnesstipsandbrownbagluncheontalks.•HostTechnologyTuesdayeachweekwithinfoonthenewesttrendorgadget.• Provideon-sitedrycleanerdrop-off.• Arrangeforpickupandshipmentofpersonalpackages.• Supplyanon-siteworkoutroom.

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oFFiCial CeleBrations40. Celebrate to MotivateHostyourownofficialholiday.Engaginginsharedexperiences,buildingtraditionsamongthegroup,andmarkingmilestoneswithrecognitionandacknowledgementcreateasenseofconnectionandcommunity.Havingsomethingtolookforwardtoandworktowardhelpsinspireandenergizeteammembers.

• RecognizecompletionofareorganizationbygivingoutsurvivalkitsataShake-Uppartycompletewithmilkshakes, tossedsalad,upsidedowncake,scrambledeggs,ormixednuts.• Distributelotteryticketstocelebratesurpassingamonthlysalesquota.

41. Fairing WellInvitelocalprofessionalsandagenciesinforaHealthandWellnessFair.Representativesfromareahospitals,spas,andhealthclubscanofferopportunitiestolearnmoreaboutpersonalhealthandwellness.Someboothsmayinclude:

• Bloodpressure,cholesterol,orbodyfattesting• Smokingcessationclasses• Informationonstressmanagement• Samplenibblesfromahealthfoodstore

42. Halloween HooplaFriendlycompetitioncenteredonaholidayknownforfunandgamesgetsthejuicesflowing.

•HaveaHalloweencubicledecoratingcontest.•Holdapumpkindecoratingcontest.• IncludeaHalloweencostumecontest.• Trytakingabiteoutofappleshangingfromastring–atwisttobobbingforapples.•HostaPumpkinChuckin’contestbyseeingwhocantosstheirpumpkinthefurthest,eitherundertheirownpower orusingacontraptiondesignedtolaunchthejack-o’-lanternsthroughtheair!

43. Admin Antics EventHostanAdminAnticseventwitheachdepartmentfieldingateamtocompeteineventssuchas:

• TossYourBoss–tossingalife-sizedblowupdollfordistance.•OfficeChairRelayRace–rollingforwardinwheeledofficechairsaroundobstaclessetupintheparkinglot.• JumpingtoConclusions–standingbroadjump.• LongestDrive–teeupaNerfballontoaStyrofoamcupanddriveitfordistance.

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oFFiCial CeleBrations44. Official Olymp’EggsInsteadoftheusualegghunt,tryhostingyourownOlymp’Eggsinthespring.Inviteemployeesandtheirchildrenbydistributingplasticeggsfilledwithjellybeansandtinyinvitesfoldedintotheegg.Theentryfeecanbeafooddishmadewitheggs.Eventsinclude:

• Raweggtoss• Eggandspoonrace• Pushaneggwithyournoserace• Parent/child3-leggedegghunt• Createyourownegg-ceptionalevent!

45. Seasonal SoundsForasimpleseasonalthemeday,chooseamusicalera,matchthemusictothemoodforbackgroundeffect,andweartheclothingofthatgenre.

• FallintotheFifties–sockhopattire,jeans,poodleskirts•WinterBlues–bluesmusicandblueclothing,likebluejeans!• SpringintotheSixties–lovebeads,tiedyeshirts• SeventiesSummer–jeans,smocktops,bandt-shirts• SummerJams–shortsandsunglasseswithJimmyBuffetorBeachBoysmusic

46. Make Any Day Laughter DayDeclareyourownOfficialLaughterDay.Bringinacomedianforameeting,startthedaywithahumorousemail,orhaveajokecontestamongstteammembers.Havethebosssitinadunktankorstandbehindapie-in-the-facecurtain.Laughterhasbeenproventohelpstrengthentheimmunesystem,stimulatebloodflow,boostcardiovascularfitness,lowerbloodpressure,andreducethelevelsofstresshormones,thushavingapositiveimpactonourhealth,attitudes,andproductivity.Whatareyoulaughingat?

47. Competitive EdgeTryfriendlycompetitionwithprizesasincentivesincallcenters.

• Eachsaleearnsachancetothrowabasketballandeachbasketearnsaprize.• Ringthebellforeachup-sellandreceiveatokenasachancetoPintheTailontheDonkey.Acorrecttailplacement earnsaprize.• UseaProductBingosalescardwith16differentproducts.WhensomeonegetsaBingo,thecardisredeemedfora prize.

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oFFiCial CeleBrations48. Wheel of Good FortuneCelebratebirthdaysonamonthlybasis.Offercakeandicecreamforthewholeteamandletthebirthdayfolksspintheprizewheel.Offerafewexpensiveprizesonthewheelalongwiththemoreaffordableorsponsoredprizes.Prizescouldinclude:

• Afreedinner•Donutsorbagels• Adayoffwithpay• Flowers•Movietickets• At-shirt• Giftcertificates

49. Get Your Just DessertsTohonoryourvolunteersandthosewhohavegivenahelpinghandduringtheyear,invitethemtoaJustDessertsrecognitionceremonyintheirhonor.UseofficialinvitationstoinvitethemandaguesttoaBuild-Your-Own-SundaeBar.Includeapresentationofthegreatthingseachpersonhasdonetohelptheorganization.Giveeachpersonapersonalizedcertificateandacouponforasmuchicecreamastheycaneat.

50. Toss Your Twinkies, Turkey, or Time CardsPeoplelovethrowingthings,socelebrateholidaysinanunusualwaysuchas:

• FrozenturkeybowlingforThanksgiving• Pumpkinbowling(usewaterbottlesasbowlingpins)forHalloween• TossTwinkiesforNationalTwinkieDayorothergoodonitsspecialday• TossIDcardsintobucketorHula-Hoopplacedontheflooratvariousdistances• Tosssomethingspecifictoyourindustryandmeasurefordistance

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oFFiCial CeleBrations51. Professional CelebrationsArecognitionholidayexistsfornearlyeveryprofessionalposition.Celebrateyouremployeesorcoworkerswhentheirbigdaycomesaround!Tosimplifyyourcelebrations,honorEmployeeAppreciationDay,whichtakesplaceannuallyduringthefirstFridayinMarch.Giveallyouremployeesahandwrittenthankyounotelettingthemknowhowmuchyourvaluetheircontributionsandtreatthemtolunchforamemorableday!

52. Hooked on Holidays Hereareafewfestiveholidaystoaddtoyourcalendar:• January–NationalHobbyMonth–Sharecolleague’shobbiesinyournewsletter.• February–ResponsiblePetOwnerMonth–Holdapetandownerlook-alikecontestwithphotos.• March–NationalNoodleMonth–Bringindifferentnoodledishestoshareatapotluck.• April–StressAwarenessMonth–Haveamassagetherapiston-sitefortheday.• May–PhysicalFitnessMonth–Sponsoraphysicalevent,likeafunrun,yogaclass,orbikerodeo.• June 21st–LightenUpAmericaDay–Wearagoofyhattolightenthemood.• July–3rdweekisInternationalPlayfulProfessionalismWeek–Holdacontestforaplayfulideatododuringtheweek.• August19th–NationalGolfDay–SetupputtinggreensinthehallwayoraFrisbeegolfcourseoutside.• September–2ndThursdayisDayoftheWorkingParent–GiveKudosbars,anappreciationnote,oranhouroffearlytoallparents.• October –3rdweekisInternationalEnergizeYourLifeWeek–Offerclassestoenergize(investing,quitesmoking,cooking,etc.).• November–FirstHappyHourHeldinIreland,1745–Hostanon-alcoholichappyhourwithchipsanddip.• December–ReadaNewBookMonth–Compileanddistributealistoffavoritereadsofcolleagues.

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