It's not quite gold, but it is something I'll value and proudly display. The picture is crappy, so here's the text:
Certificate of Appreciation
The United States Olympic Committee proudly recognizes
just bob
For your outstanding support of the 2008 US Olympic Team
during the games of the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing, China.
The United States Olympic Committee proudly recognizes
just bob
For your outstanding support of the 2008 US Olympic Team
during the games of the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing, China.
For a month leading up to the Opening Ceremonies, our facilities were used as the processing center for most of the U.S. Olympians. Athletes came from across the country, received all of their apparel that you have seen during the games, were briefed on procedures, policies, and etiquette during the games, and then departed for the airport for their trips overseas. It was their last stop in the U.S. and the beginning of the Olympic experience for all of them.
In most cases their stay was under 36 hours. Some teams however were here for a longer period of time. That's where my involvement came in. Some of the teams either trained or practiced in facilities I oversee. Everyone involved was honored to play a part in helping the athletes on their journey to their Olympic dreams. While most Americans are displaying a great deal of pride in watching the U.S. athletes compete, it's much more meaningful knowing you played a small role in their successes. It may not be gold, silver, or bronze, but that single piece of paper makes me as proud as Michael Phelps.
14 comments:
And proud you should be. What a lovely story. I think you should go to Michael's Craft Store, buy an iron on transfer and put that photo on a tee shirt. This job isn't so bad after all. Is it?!
XO ;)
A job well done, my friend, and what an honor.
Blottie... it's never been about the job, it's the people I work with that are abhorrent.
Goob... I didn't have much to do with it, but it's nice to be recognized.
It is nice to be recognized! And great to play a small role in the support of the U.S. Olympic Team. It's this kind of stuff that can keep you going.
Hope you're doing ok otherwise.
J
That is a really cool thing Bob. What a wonderful experience to share. I hope you have a nice Sunday.
How cool is that???
Hope all is going well with you.
Karen
Very very cool!! Congratulations, and display it proudly. It looks pretty damn gold to me!
Bob! That is really cool! Well...that must have put a little smile on that lovely face of yours?! Hoping that it did! Missing you, hoping to see you around!
Take care!
hi bob
what a cool thing, to help out with the olympic team.
great story to tell the grandkids and wonderful to be recognised.
cheers
k
Cool!
If I hear "cool" one more time I'm going to blow a Blottie Gasket. This is a conspiracy, isn't it? Okay, I'll give it the good ole' Random Chick's offical Seal of Coolness Award try:
Bob, that is so cool. You must really love your job, but not your uncool, idiot co-workers. Man, can abhorrent people ruin a cool gig. But don't worry, life goes on, and according to Kylie, you're going to have grandkids. Cool!!!!! (Robyn knows a nurse!) And Megan, knock it off, you slipped in before I could post this. Not cool.
XO
Blottie
P.S. You weren't at the Wild Onion so I had to mix my own drink. I used a whole bottle of rum from your top shelf. I did good without instructions!!! No? Drinks all around my dear friends! And I don't drink, but today I do (rough one). Wish me luck getting the PPT home.
Very, very cool. I'd be proud of it too!
There's this whole strange world over here that I don't understand.
Cool.
Sorry, Suzanne. Had to. If you knew me, you'd understand.
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