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“The month of May is the pleasant time; its face is beautiful; the blackbird sings his full song, the living wood is his holding, the cuckoos are singing and ever singing; there is a welcome before the brightness of the summer.”
–Lady Gregory

The “Lovely Month of May” is upon us. We hope everyone is enjoying the warmer weather and spending some time outdoors before the summer heat sets in. 

We would like to wish a Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms in our United family, wishing you all the love and happiness that you so richly deserve. 

A quick look back at April 2023

Your hard work is reflected in these numbers and we thank you all for coming in everyday ready to do what it takes to get the job done. 

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Team Trust

We appreciate everyone’s patience while we work on getting Team Trust meetings going again. We know you all have your thoughts and ideas on some things that need straightening out; please reach out to your team trust representative and talk to them about it. Your ideas are very much appreciated and always welcomed.

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Spin your wheels with some trivia 

With the exception of 1945 and 2020, this event has been happening in May every year since 1875, what is it?

April Trivia: What day honoring trees is celebrated in April?

Answer: Arbor Day. Officially celebrated worldwide, usually on the last Friday in April.

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Giving back

The Surprise Squad is celebrating 10 years of helping out local heroes and individuals deserving of a little extra help. We look forward to continuing the work we do with the Surprise Squad for many years to come and most certainly could not do it without the hard work you all put in every day. 

Meet Eddy, a true hero who fought off a group of attackers to save his sister’s life. With the help of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Eddy was given a very nice surprise to celebrate his heroic efforts: WATCH HERE.

The Surprise Squad walked into a local grocery store to give some unsuspecting shoppers some much-needed relief: WATCH HERE.

Do you know someone you would like to nominate for the Surprise Squad? Hop onto the website and tell us about them.

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Birthday Cheer!

We would like to wish a happy and fun-filled birthday to all of you celebrating your birthday in May. Sending wishes that may all the joy you have spread in the past come back to you on your special day.

Happy Birthday and congratulations to this month’s birthday raffle winner, Francisco J. Tapia-Chavez from United Nissan Reno. All the best to you on your special day, Francisco, do enjoy. 

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National Day of Who Knows What? Did You Know?

May 10 – Clean Up Your Room Day
May 13 – Frog Jumping Day
May 16 – Wear Purple for Peace Day
May 20 – Be a Millionaire Day ( now we can all go for that)

Days You Should Know

May 14 –  Mother’s Day
May 25 – National Wine Day
May 29 – Memorial Day

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Health and Wellness Break

In the month of May, we recognize Women’s Health Awareness Week (May 14-20). Way too often, women find themselves taking care of everyone else while neglecting their own health and needs. Ladies, let this serve as a reminder to not forget about yourselves while you’re running around making sure everyone else’s needs are met. 

1. Get your regular checkups (Go Now, Schedule your appointments)
2. Get Active (Start an evening walking group)
3. Eat a healthy and balanced diet (Don’t forget your water, also, maybe wine)
4. Prioritize your mental health and learn how to cope with stress (It’s okay to say no)
5. Practice healthy behaviors. Daily decisions influence your overall health (Yes, again, it’s okay to say no…and do something for yourself)

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3 Simple Everyday Life Hacks

1. Store natural peanut butter upside down so it won’t separate as much. “It will bring the oil to the top and make it a lot easier to mix!” —thisisnotsky

If your white sneakers are stained, non-gel white toothpaste can help. Use an old toothbrush to work toothpaste into the stained parts of your shoes. Leave the toothpaste on your shoes for a few minutes, then wipe off with a damp towel to reveal pearly white shoes.

Flat champagne tends to dampen the party atmosphere. To bring the drink back to life, servers can add a single raisin to the bottle. This unexpected trick brings back the fizz and bubbles, making guests clap and cheer when the server pours a glass.

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This Day in History

May 5, 1862 – Mexican forces under Benito Juarez defeated French troops in the Battle of Puebla. Today, this battle is celebrated as Cinco de Mayo.

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A Little Humor Goes a Long Way

What do you call a pile of cats? 

A meaw-ntain!

Time flies like an arrow.

Fruit flies like…a banana!

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Do you have a special talent?

Do you have a special talent? A blog or YouTube channel? Are you a content creator on social media and would like to increase your followers? Send us your information or account handle, and we will publish it in our newsletter to get the word out there. We know for a fact that there are many of you in our United family with talents, and we would like nothing more than to be able to share that within our community. Send any video or work you want to share to us at [email protected].

Read any good books lately? What shows are you currently watching or have watched that you would like to recommend? What podcasts are your favorites? Tell us what you’re Reading, watching, listening to, etc, and we’ll share it with the rest of your United Family. We hope you enjoy the newsletter, and as always, we’re open to any suggestions you may have for us. Send in your greetings and well wishes. If you want to say hello to Team members from a different store, you are welcome to do so. Until next time, Happy Newsletter Day!

“But behind all your stories
Is your mothers story,
For hers is where yours begins.“

― Mith Albom