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BUSINESS OPER ATIONS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 88 achieve in life. We worked within a confidential and non-judgmental sanctuary, in which everyone could share as much as they wanted and concentrate on what really makes them truly enjoy life. We learned about the power of positive thinking and how we identify our thoughts, feelings and emotions and what they mean. We defined our own personal values and discovered that if we can dream it, we can achieve it. Largay. “I cannot begin to tell you how lucky I feel right now,” remarked Paul. “I have the greatest people in the world in my life, and I am truly thankful to each and every one of you.” This was surely an evening that everyone will hold dear in their hearts. In Conclusion The weekend finished with the sharing of our Vision Boards and a plan to continue our goal- So let’s get back to the question that I posed at the beginning of this article. Would focusing on our employees’ individual goals take away from our company’s goals? I can tell you that the answer is definitely “no.” The momentum that has been created by helping our employees develop personally has been incredible. Our employees are energized in a way that I cannot describe. Our morale is higher here than at any place I have ever worked, and for the first time At the end of the day, our homework assignment was to create a Vision Board. This Vision Board was a poster that each of us created, demonstrating our individual goals and visions for the future. Before we knew it, the hospitality suite had been transformed into piles of magazine clippings with glue sticks flying and markers drawing. And what is a creation party without a Lartini, the official martini of Largay Travel. As people flowed into the suite and attendees worked on their own personal creations, the excitement began to mount. The evening peaked with our Gala Dinner at Turning Stone’s signature restaurant Wildflowers. Awards were given, speeches were made, and each person stood and shared his or her own personal thoughts about working at, or with, Largay Travel. Paul Largay finished the evening with a speech thanking everyone who has meant so much to him, the company and its founder and CEO, Roland 90 | TravelAgent March 17, 2008 Employees of Largay Travel of Waterbury, CT, gather at a company retreat to examine their personal goals and plans for the future. Front row, left to right: Paul Largay, Pip Hughes, Vivian Mastrapietro, Nancy Borzino, Bobbi Nappi Middle row, left to right: Mina DiSora, Gail Rosenberg, Kristie Kelley, Melissa Russo, Roland Largay, Lisa Falango of Royal Caribbean, Marlene Cossette, Marcia Wittneben Back row, left to right: Amanda Klimak, Thierry Vuolo of Oceania, Tricia Burridge Ackner of Turning Stone, Ramona Manzi of Micato Safaris, Kathy Circelli of Crystal Cruises, Ann Dixon, Toni Carusone, Mary Pepides, Elaine Randel, Henya Lish-Gebeloff, Debbie Mane, Judy DeLibro of Classic Custom Vacations, Wendy Clayton of Virtuoso, Vira Mastroianni, Annette Pasquariello Sponsors absent from photo: Steve Lassman of Creative Leisure, Norma Spadola of Silversea Cruises, Maisie Shannon of Travelex and Andrea McClure of Regent Seven Seas setting efforts for an entire year. Monthly meetings, progress tracking and continual sharing are all part of the year-long plan. As we left the resort, our four-hour ride home seemed to fly by, as we chatted and learned things about each other that we never knew. After a screening of The Secret, a movie about the power of positive thinking and believing in your vision, we all felt we had the tools we needed to begin on a new journey in life. It’s a journey in which each of our individual accomplishments plays a key role in the company’s success as a whole. in a long time, everyone is excited about their future in travel. To say that we went on a company retreat with employees and vendors would be an insult to the true passion that has emerged at Largay Travel. To say that we went on an amazing journey of discovery about ourselves and the people we share a large part of our lives with would certainly be more fitting. To have an opportunity to grow beside people you consider to be true friends is a gift and one that I will always appreciate. I

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Travel Agent - March 17, 2008 Online Now Contents From the Editor Contributors Africa: Lodges that will Make your African Safari through Tanzania Unforgettable Special Supplement: Honeymoon Specialist Africa News and Briefs Caribbean: The Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort and Casino is a Perfect Choice for all Types of Clientele Hawaii: The Less-Visited Island of Molokai Provides a taste of Old-Time Hawaii Central and South America: Where to Enjoy the Reefs, Rainforest and Ruins in Belize’s Maya Country Hotels: Properties that Cater to the Growing Trend of “Girlfriend Getaways” Cruises: Increasingly, Cruisers are Choosing Outside Companies for their Off-Ship Excursions Barbados: A Caribbean Travelers' Dream Airline Update: Several European Airlines Offer New Nonstop Service Ski/Snowboard: Three New Hotels Hit the Slopes in Wyoming, Utah and British Columbia Multi-Generational Travel: Cavallo Point: the Lodge at Golden Gate is a New “Green” Hotel Outside of San Francisco Agent Profile: Lynda Turley of Alpine Travel of Saratoga in Saratoga, CA Agency Profile: Largay Travel’s Company Retreat Cover Story: Barbados Technology: Open Travel CRM Agenda: Fam Trips, Deals & Incentives, Calendar Onsite from Jordan Travel Mart Harrah’s Draws Younger Clients to Atlantic City Cruise News India’s New Hotels and Nonstop Flights Saluting Travel Industry Contributors Report from Travel South In the Spotlight Editorial Index Advertising Index Classified Marketplace Trendwatch

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