Team TATRC Let the Good Times Roll at the 24th Annual Organization Day
June 28, 2019 | Download PDF
Outgoing Director, COL Gina Adam, presents incoming Director, COL Jeremy Pamplin, with the “Innovation Gauntlet,” followed by celebratory High-Fives!
Not even the Director was safe from this year’s water balloon battle royale!Good friends, good food, and a good time was had by all as Team TATRC came together for the 24th Annual Summer Picnic & Org Day! Just over 60 people were in attendance for a fun day of food, fellowship, and relaxation as we looked back on the past year’s successes and achievements. This year’s event also featured a unique addition to the agenda as the team used the opportunity to observe a “transition of authority” as TATRC’s outgoing Director, COL Gina Adam, handed the reigns over to incoming Director, COL Jeremy Pamplin.
COL Adam opened the event with a touching welcome speech, reminiscing on the significant progress TATRC has seen through what proved at times to be an uncertain future, given the organizational changes taking place across the entire MHS. She wrapped up her speech with kind words to her successor, stating, “I did not know how it would be working with COL Pamplin in the beginning, but in the end I could not have asked for a better Deputy.” The pair then carried out the official “transition of authority,” with a particularly unique TATRC twist, as COL Adam handed over the “Innovation Gauntlet” to COL Pamplin. A couple of hugs and high-fives later, and the transition was complete! COL Pamplin then took the stage to address the team for the first time as Director, noting, “We do great, important work here, and I’m excited to get back to the roots of what it is we do best – innovate and integrate!”
“Grill Masters” John Orzechowski and Reggie Francois provided the team with a bountiful feast.
After a bountiful feast, graciously provided by various contributions from the team and the diligent work of our resident “Grill Masters” John Orzechowski and Reggie Francois, it was time for the “team building” activities to begin! What started out as a water balloon toss, featuring a masterful performance by our “Graphics Guru,” Mr. Ray Samonte and his son Julian, the events then quickly shifted into an all-out balloon battle royale! The rules of engagement went right out the window for the “water-warriors,” as Mr. Ron Yeaw caught a particularly well-placed headshot from his own daughter. Finally, the battle culminated in an ultimate act of sabotage as COL Pamplin doused event MC, Ms. Lori De with a literal downpour, surely earning himself some payback that won’t soon be forgotten!
Though Kara be little, her aim is fierce! Not even family ties could save Mr. Ron Yeaw from this well-placed headshot from his own daughter.
All in all, the day was a resounding success and was a great showing of the bond that we all share as part of ‘Team TATRC.’ A special thanks to everyone who came together again this year to help make sure the event was a fun, happy, interactive, and an enjoyable time for all! Here’s to an even better time next year as we look forward to the 25th anniversary of this fantastic tradition!
This article was published in the November 2019 issue of the TATRC Times.