March 29: RC Olmstead swag

Given to Taryn from Lisa.

Where's the logoed stress ball?

Quite the gift pack here...eye glass wipe, jump drive, frisbee, mug, light/laser pointer, koozie, pen and band-aid holder. And they're all from one location--RC Olmstead--that develops software for credit unions. The stuff you see here are the kinds of things you'd pick up at a trade show or career fair or something like it.

About a month ago, I was at a career fair. When I go to fairs, I make it a point to talk to the people who have no business at their booth. The goal here is two-fold: 1) attract a crowd to their area; and 2) help pass the time for the person who probably wishes they were back in his/her Ford Fusion and on their way home.

"This is way cooler than the wallet
light!"

I also find it's a great place to flex my bartering skills. For example, I will pick up some stuff and then try to see what I can get in a trade back. Here is one trade I made: 1 tooth stress ball, 3 Fun Size Butterfingers (no joke intended here), and a pamphlet on retirement accounts for a Jimmy John's chocolate chip cookie, 2 notepads with a study abroad program logo on top and a player to be named later.

Taryn
-Profession: Non-Profit Professional

-Favorite Continent: Europe

-When you're doing really well at something, do you say you're 'tearin' it up'?: I'll say that or killin' it. Actually, some ex-boyfriends and friends quote the N'Sync song and tell me I'm 'tearin' up their heart'.

-Your job is to promote community engagement. Would a campfire, alcohol or obstacle course event be the best at community building?: I'd say obstacle course because people can work in teams. The best would be the kid's game where you have to get everyone across the alligator-infested pond.

-You have curly hair. Why do girls with curly hair go to great lengths to straighten it?: Maybe because it's unflattering. I will sometimes change it up, but it's what I've got and it's easy. I like it.