Meridian Celebrates Weight Loss Winners

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Kirk Stephen

Left to Right: Nila Gonzales, Ofelia Baetiong, Arlene Baetiong, Michelle Mandzy, Steve Chandoha, Carlos "Tiny" Rodriguez, and Patti Perez

Teterboro, NJ – On Friday, February 10, 2012, an awards luncheon was held at Meridian to recognize team and individual successes for the company’s first-ever weight loss challenge. About 40 employees participated in the event, which were then grouped into 7 teams. Each team was required to “weigh in” every two weeks, and then contribute one dollar towards the contest prizes which were awarded at the end of the four month event. The contest ended on February 7, 2012, after the last “weigh outs” were verified and logged by a nurse.

The challenge was a huge success for both the individuals who participated, as well as the company as a whole, with a combined total of 346 pounds lost! In the end, every participant benefited in some way, no matter how big or small the weight loss. Throughout the competition, teams had met to discuss and implement better eating habits, add or increase exercise to their daily routine, and find other ways live healthier lives. The health benefits accrued during the challenge included weight loss, lowered cholesterol levels, and reduced blood pressure – all factors contributing to a brighter future.

Meridian would like to congratulate the following participants:

1st Place Winner – Michelle Mandzy
2nd Place Winner – Arlene Baetiong
3rd Place Winner – Carlos “Tiny” Rodriguez

Team Award – “Number Crunchers”
    Steve Chandoha (Team Captain)
    Aida Libiran
    Ofelia Baetiong
    Nila Gonzales
    Michelle Mandzy
    Arlene Baetiong

Closest to Goal – Patti Perez

Honorable Mentions go to the following employees for making significant progress throughout the challenge: John Frangipani, Andrew Ladouceur, Tom Nielsen, Cisco Cabrera, and Per Karlsson.

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Meridian Attends “Best of Bergen” Gala

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Kirk Stephen

Left to Right: Dennis O'Connell, Ken Forester, Susan Forester, Kirk Stephen

Teterboro, NJ – On the evening of Thursday, February 2, 2012, friends of (201) Magazine gathered at the Brick House in Wyckoff, NJ for an elegant cocktail party announcing the winners of the 2012 Best of Bergen Readers Poll, featured in the February 2012 issue. Among the distinguished guests were winners, advertisers and community leaders, as well as individuals who have been featured in the magazine during the past year.

Meridian, an active advertiser in (201) Magazine, was well-represented by four of its own at the party. Ken & Susan Forester, owners of the award-winning private aviation company based at Teterboro Airport, Dennis O’Connell, President of Meridian Air Charter, and Kirk Stephen, Marketing Manager, were all there to support the Best of Bergen winners.

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Meridian Exhibits at NBAA 23rd Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Kirk Stephen

Team Meridian at S&D (From left to right: Andrew Ladouceur, John Frangipani, Stalin Fernandez, Mike Moore, Anthony Banome, Phil Boyer, and Kirk Stephen)

Teterboro, NJ – The NBAA held its 23rd Annual Schedulers & Dispatchers (S&D) Conference in San Diego, CA from January 15 -18, 2012. The annual event provides NBAA members an opportunity to meet the individuals who are directly responsible for the scheduling and dispatching of aircraft at flight departments of all sizes throughout the world. Meridian was one of 425 companies that participated in the industry event as an exhibitor, and was represented by seven Meridian Air Charter associates in attendance.

The conference, which was held in the San Diego Convention Center, included over 30 education sessions that were developed to educate and inspire attendees. The Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference is designed to benefit all members of flight departments who share the responsibilities of scheduling and/or dispatching business aircraft, including dedicated schedulers and dispatchers and other influencers and decision makers – including chief pilots, directors and department managers. Exhibitors must be members of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) in good standing, and exhibits are limited to products and services directly involved with scheduling and dispatching business aircraft.

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