2009 Company Christmas Party

The 2009 Groathouse Construction Holiday Party was held on Friday evening, Dec. 18^th at the Casper Best Western Ramkota Hotel. Approximately 130 employees and guests attended the annual company party. Poinsettias decorated the banquet room and the guests enjoyed a buffet meal which included Filet Mignon, Prime Rib of Pork, and Chicken Florentine. Many other delicious side dishes and desserts were enjoyed as well.

An awards presentation followed the dinner with the following recipients being recognized:

Craig Keller–Central Wyoming Hospice











Ed Brantz-Young at Heart Senior Center

Pat McLeod-Tongue River High School, Washakie Museum & Cultural Center, & Tongue River Valley Community Center

Dennis Coleman – Tongue River High School, & Tongue River Valley Community Center

Rich Bason – Big Horn Schools Phase I

Steve Moore – Big Horn Schools Phase I

Kelly Cook – Gillette Technology Center

Brian Klein - Gillette Technology Center

John Zink - Gillette Technology Center

Monty Wardell – Washakie Museum & Cultural Center

John Griffith – Fort Washakie High School Remodel & Fort Washakie Toilet Renovations

Mark Klein – Fort Washakie High School Remodel & Fort Washakie Toilet Renovations

Bob Cooke – Cody High School Toilet Renovations

Scott Carpenter – Clark Elementary School Upgrade & Parkside Elementary School Renovations

Andy Childress – Clark Elementary School Upgrade & Parkside Elementary School Renovations

Also recognized were the Safety Committee members:

Rich Bason

Joel Wardell

Tony Killian

Dennis Coleman

New 2009 salaried employees were acknowledged as well as all new employees for the year.

Special recognition was given to Kelly Cook for his significant commitment and valued contribution to the company during his past 20 years of continued employment with Groathouse Construction, Inc. In appreciation, Kelly and his wife, Jeanette, received a surprise trip to Tahiti. Congratulations, Kelly and Jeanette!!

And a Big Congratulations to Jennifer Tyrell for receiving the 2009 Groathouse Construction Employee of the Year Award!!

Following the award presentations, guests were treated to "Viva Las Vagas" table games sponsored by Dave's Darts N' Billiards of Casper. Employees were given the chance to win great gifts with their raffle ticket winnings. Thank you to Dave's Darts for providing some wonderful entertainment.

Congratulations to Wendel Montgomery on winning the final gift of the evening... the Denver Bronco duffle bag with Jasper the Casper jack-a-lope hidden inside! It will look great in your office, Wendel!

Employees and guests also enjoyed dancing to music by AAA DJ Services of Casper later in the evening. AAA also provided the party's emcee support throughout the event. Thank you AAA for a job well done!

All holiday party photographs were taken by Rick Gibson of Photos By Rick from Casper. Thanks to Rick for taking such great photos! If guests would like prints, please contact Joanne at the Casper office.

Thank you to everyone who attended the party to make it such a fun-filled evening!