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At SEI Design Group, we recently celebrated our 5 Year Anniversary!  We had different staff activities during the day and a wonderful dinner at La Luna.

As in 2010, 2009, and 2008, the Rochester office of SEI Design Group participated in the The Chase Corporate Challenge 2011.  Congrats to all who finished the race and thanks to Team Captain Ted Mountain who got us a prime spot for our tent.

The Albany office( and friends) participated in 2 events this spring, the most recent being the Friehofers Run shown here.

Only Apple could think of this creative solution that is only four stories tall.  They are out of space to house staff currently located on their campus and many rental properties throughout Cupertino.  This new plan presented by Steve Jobs himself (watch the video) would solve the current dilemma of housing 12,000 employees in 1 building in Cupertino.

It looks like it is time for another SEI contest.  This time, the prize will be another flying monkey, but with a twist. Our latest pet has a parachute to help with the landing, but it appears from the video below that more is needed. To enter the contest, make your own version of an SEI landing pad for the monkey to help cushion his fall.  Email a digital photo of your entry.

Winner will get a new addition to their family: a flying monkey complete with parachute! This contest is open to all including SEI staff and families.  You can also leave a comment here to “name the monkey”.  While there will not be a parachute involved, the winner of the naming contest will also win a prize.

Author of the first correct answer gets a fun office toy!!! 

Note:  SEI Design Group Staff and Families are exempt from this contest.

The Albany office threw a shower for Laura in advance of her upcoming wedding.  Looks like a good time was had by all, and the decorations were very well coordinated!

They survived their arrival at SEI, a mojo shower, a wedding and a honeymoon, and they are still eating chocolate.  Officially presenting Mr. and Mrs. Wobser.  Congrats to Kiel and Kelly!!!!

It was all in good fun when we decided to have a surprise April Fool’s Party.  Brian led the charge with the grill in the parking lot for a great lunch and then we had some funny April Fool’s Day trinkets for all.  It wouldn’t be April Fool’s Day without some pranks, but the studio didn’t take kindly to one of the little annoyances, or rather the “annoyatron”.  Brian got the payback, but it wasn’t even his gig.  By the time they figured out that it was orchestrated by yours truly, there was a big payback being planned.  It was certainly more creative than the former antic.  Jimmi made 3 Star Wars movies with the partners taking parts from Brian as Luke Skywalker to myself as Princess Leia as you can see in the picture.

I promise to take an official picture once my hair is done up in that “doo”.  Unfortunately I didn’t publish this in a timely fashion, therefor the “uncle”.  An upcoming post will explain the ramifications.

As in 2009, and 2008, SEI Design Group participated in the The Chase Corporate Challenge 2010.  Congrats to all who finished the race despite the rain during the race.  As the race was finishing, the sun appeared and there was a beautiful rainbow.  Team Captain Ted Mountain says he doesn’t smoke, but here is Smokin’ Hot Ted in all his glory at the end of his 5K run.

Today we surprised Paula with a wedding shower in advance of her impending nuptials with Chris.  Michele got carried away with the food portion of the party (shocking).  Paula was presented with a goodie bag filled with items she can use on her honeymoon including some sandals that say “Just Married” so she can leave her impression in the sand.  She modeled some of the bling.  Later in the day, Paula won the baby pool, when we were informed that the Morelands had a new daughter!  More on proud papa Brad later.