Any kind of function like a picnic lends itself to establishing such a rapport. When you have a function like that, it creates a more cohesive organization. The Reporter-News picnic has been at Lytle Bend, Perini Ranch, the Old Settlers Reunion Grounds in Buffalo Gap and Lytle Shores. Between 50-70 percent of the company's 220 employee come with their families. Employees and families play Bingo, participate in cake walks and fellowship.
Kids have their own games and prizes.
Volleyball, softball games and horseshoes are popular activities. It is a tremendous amount of work on the part of many volunteers, as well as an expensive project. If at any time our employees feel the picnic isn't worthwhile, we won't have them. The Fred Hughes picnic also is run by employees. The picnic is planned by a committee of 10-12 employees without any owners on it.