There were no winners for November and December and the $25 Wawa card is still up for grabs….our first hint was blue eyes, second hint goes like this….

Could this be male? Female? Pretty obscure….. but only the “title” will tell for sure.

Call Carol in payroll with your guesses. The first person who answers correctly is the winner!

During the month of December, we recognized the 70th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. On December 7, 1941 the Japanese bombed the island with no prior warning plunging us into war on the Asian front. We should all take a moment to reflect on this event and how it changed so many lives. To remember all the lives that were lost to ensure our way of life today and to never forget the sacrifices made by those men and women.

We also should recognize all the men and women who are coming home from the Middle East. To remember they stand ready to defend our freedoms when called upon as done by the ones gone before them. When you see that person in uniform, thank them for the sacrifices they make each day to allow us to keep our freedoms.

Welcome aboard to our new and returning employees:

Joseph Gray will be working at our Brandywine Two location.
Miseal Avalos is returning to our Lorton location, AAAACO Auto Parts.
Henry Finch has returned to our Construction crew.
Isaac Riggs will be working at our Rentals location.
James Laing will be working at our Eden Used Auto Parts in place of his brother Richard, who is out recuperating from back surgery.

Congratulations to Debbie Reidy at our SaveMore location in Fort Washington. Her son Michael and his wife, Shannon are expecting their first child in January and Debbie’s first grand child.

Congratulations to Brian Williams and Christine Buss on the birth of their son Bentley Michael Williams born on October 13, 2011. His brother, J.R. from Save More also had some exciting news to share, the birth of his son, Junior Williams, III who came in at a health 8 pounds 2 oz. and according to Junior is “perfect”!

We want to wish Diane Hall a get well soon. She is the wife of Ron Hall. Diane suffered a heart attack December 16th. The doctors implanted 3 stents and she is on the road to recovery.

Condolences go to the families of Jonathan Akers who lost his mother, Virginia Akers on December 19th and to Jimmy Goddard who lost his mother, Mary Jo Goddard, on December 9th. Our prayers go out to these families.

Congratulations to the following locations for remaining at 100% compliance in completing their safety meetings with their employees:

Eden Used Auto Parts
Southern Maryland Auto Parts

We would also like to congratulate Alvin Guerra formerly a dismantler at Central Small Car on his promotion to Installation Mechanic. Alvin has been with Brandywine for over six years, and will be working at our newest installation shop at Save More - this is a well-deserved promotion. Congratulations Alvin!!

We want to thank Neal Sullivan and all his helpers for cooking the great Christmas feast on December 23rd. Once again they did a great job of feeding all of us. From all of us the hard work you put in was well worth the effort. We enjoyed every bite….

And once again Walter has left us for Florida. Everyone wishes him well and look forward to his return in the near future.

A company is known by the men and women that make up it’s team; thanks to all of you for your contributions that make Brandywine the success that it is today!

Looking really good, getting ready to get racks up so excess inventory can be moved inside. We have a new fence up and the yard is pretty well organized now. Please visit us next time you�re in the Lorton area!

Both our construction crew and crusher crew teamed up to assemble this maze…

Here are the AFTER pictures of our showroom after the makeover….

Our new showroom hi-lights our Aftermarket products to our customers, and we’ll be getting new chairs for the customers as well.

Many of you know Bobby Hedrick, long time employee at Brandywine Auto Parts who has been with the Baden Volunteer Fire Department going on 38 years but joining in the fun are his son Nathan who used to work for us, and daughter-in-law Kim. Congratulations and thanks for keeping our neighborhood safe!

Congratulations to Daniel Vickers and his girlfriend Brittany Smith on the birth of their baby girl, Aubree Michelle Joan Vickers born 11/27/11 at 9:52 weighing 6pounds 11oz at 20 1/2 in. She’s going to be one spoiled little girl!

Get well wishes to Randy Whitley at Southern Maryland. Randy had knee surgery November 21. After spending time off during Thanksgiving he is back to work.

Get well wishes to George Glovier at Eden Auto Parts. George took a fall and injured his ribs bad enough to put him out of commission for several weeks. Everyone is looking forward to his return. Get well soon George!

Congratulations to Aaron Hutchins in our Installation Department on his promotion to Shop Manager, Central Installation Shop. Way to go Aaron!

We have another baby photo of which there are quite few
A cutie pie amongst us with eyes of baby blue.
Guess the name and win a $25 gift card from Wawa! Call Carol
in Payroll with your guesses…

A company is known for the men and women that make up it’s team…..Thank you all for your years of dedicated service:

October 2011 Anniversaries

November 2011 Anniversaries

Welcome aboard to the following new employees, we’re glad you joined us!

Jodean Packard – Accounting
Heather Adkins – Switchboard
Frank Davis – Ransom Motors

As you know we celebrate the services of our fallen heros by flying our flag at half-staff. Recently the following were honored:

Army Sgt. Barun Rai, of Silver Spring, Maryland, who died on August 3, 2011 in Logar province, Afghanistan.

Sunday, October 16th, 2011. This is in observance of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service. Accordingly, the Maryland State Flag will also be flown at half staff for the entire day.

Thursday, November 10, 2011, from sunrise to sunset. This is in memory of Army Lt. Col. David E. Cabrera of Olney, Maryland, who died on October 29, 2011 in Kabul province, Afghanistan, and will be interred on Friday, November 11

Big changes are happening at the Brandywine Headquarters showroom – stay tuned next month for the finished product!

As you know there have been some personnel changes throughout Brandywine and at this time we’d like to welcome Lucas White, formerly of Save More, to Brandywine Truck Parts, Joe Mike Tippett is also in Truck Parts, formerly of our Wholesale Division; welcome to Phil Pallo at Ransom, formerly of Save More; Connie Baker has joined the centralized Accounting Department from Save More; welcome Junion “J.R.” Williams and Jerry Finch to Save More.

Welcome aboard to our September new hires:

Nho Nguyen, Foreign Car Parts
Sherita Jones, Real Estate
Tavonne Douglas, Ransom Motors
Donald Cooper, Eden Auto Parts

Congratulations goes out to Dana Cole, manager of Bowie Truck & Van on the birth of his granddaughter, Naomi Hannah Cole born August 13th, 6 pounds, 18 ¼ inches. This is the first for both Dana and wife Denise, and his son Dana and his wife Ruth.

Flags were flown half –staff in memory of Former Maryland Delegate Kenneth L. Webster, who died on August 13, 2011. Delegate Webster served in the Maryland General Assembly from 1970 to 1978, and he authored legislation to make Maryland the second state to recognize the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday as a holiday in 1974.

Also in memory of Army Sgt. Jameel T. Freeman of Baltimore, Maryland, who died on August 11, 2011 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

A company is known for the men and women that make up it’s team…..Thank you all for your years of dedicated service:

Wow, where does the time go???? Daniel and Stacy Crecelius’ little bundle of joy Zoey turned one in August; cute as a button!!

How do you spell L-O-V-E?

Here is an amazing story of a step-brother’s unconditional love for his step-sister and you all probably know them. Greg Neil, who works at Ransom Motors, has a son named Scott who used to work for Brandywine. Over 18 years ago Greg and his wife Georgia were married and Georgia had a daughter, Jennifer. Jennifer’s health lately has not been good and was going down hill when she recently learned she had kidney failure and needed a transplant. Many friends and family were tested but found to be incompatible except for one: Scott was a perfect match. The surgery went well without complications and they both have a recovery period of six weeks or more. Now Jennifer and her husband Jason can live a more normal life with their four children. Speedy recoveries to you both!

Get well soon to Henry Middleton, Bret and Cylinda’s baby son who underwent another surgery at the end of August.

Congratulations and big thanks to Brian Williams, parts puller at Compact Auto Parts, who was able to stop a thief from stealing car parts. As is our practice, Brian was rewarded with a check.

Deep condolences to a former employee, David Henson, who lost his wife Linda suddenly.

AAAACO Rebuild is almost done and we’re almost in the building!

Just a couple more weeks to go, moving in to our new place.