Thousands enjoy Spring Fling; thanks extended to volunteers
June 1, 2015
Several thousand faculty, staff and retirees enjoyed Spring Fling, the annual employee appreciation event held this year on May 21.
Music, dancing, a talent show and various activities kept attendees engaged throughout the afternoon. Some enjoyed the fitness walk, the vehicle show and bingo, among other events.
More than 800 enjoyed the fitness walk and received a medal featuring John Purdue.
The Kampen golf course hosted a total of 74 golfers.
Twenty-one vehicles were on display. This included cars, trucks, motorcycles and special interest vehicles. Winners will be posted online at www.purdue.edu/springfling.
Carrie Hanson, training manager in Human Resources and chair of Spring Fling 2015, offers thanks to all of the individuals who volunteered to help make Spring Fling possible:
* All participants in golf, talent show, vehicle show, Zumba, yoga, fitness walk and bingo.
* Physical Facilities grounds staff who handled trash and recycling equipment.
* Staff from Purdue Dining and Catering who prepared the food.
* Staff from Earhart Dining Court, Food Stores, and Meredith Residence Hall who assisted in setup and tear down.
* Staff from Food Stores and Meredith Hall who delivered the food.
* Staff from Ford Dining Court and Athletic Dining Room who coordinated the popcorn.
* Staff from Meredith Hall who coordinated the food carryout.
* Staff from Hillenbrand Hall who set up the retiree tent.
* Staff from the Division of Recreational Sports who set up needed equipment.
* All staff and retirees who volunteered to serve food, soda, popcorn and ice cream. Also those who volunteered to help set up and tear down.
* Staff from the University Residences Directors’ Office and Earhart Residence Hall who coordinated volunteers.
* Purdue Police and Fire staff who maintained access and safety in areas surrounding the Córdova Recreational Sports Center.
* Members of the Purdue University Retirees Association, which sponsored the food drive.
* Staff, retirees, and members of the Wabash Wanderers who helped with the fitness walk.
* Administrative and Professional Staff Advisory Committee members who distributed cups.
* Clerical and Service Staff Advisory Committee members who coordinated bingo.
* Areas and departments that donated prizes for bingo.
* Thanks also to everyone who was able to donate blood and/or food this year.
* All members of the Spring Fling coordinating committee: Sally Baugues, University Residences Directors Office; Jill Clauson, CSSAC; Jeris Eikenberry, PURA; John Fassnacht, APSAC; Linda Foster, Human Resources; Missy Gulick, Human Resources; Carrie Hanson, Human Resources; Marita Jarvis, Central Production Kitchen; Julianne Pierson, CSSAC; Mary Ann Prah, APSAC; Marta Read, Purdue Extended Campus; Keene Red Elk, Purdue Police Department; Pat Russell, Human Resources; Luke Versprille, Division of Recreational Sports; Sharon S. Williams, Human Resources.
Spring Fling door prize winners
Several faculty and staff were winners in the annual Spring Fling door prize drawings.
A list of prizes and winners of the prizes will be posted online at www.purdue.edu/springfling.
