Can you picture JMP’s founder John Sall as Professor Albus Dumbledore of the Harry Potter movies? How about CEO Jon Weisz as 30 Rock’s Jack Donaghy? Now imagine Laura Castro-Schillo as the historic figure Rosy the Riveter; Todd Hoffman as the Fonz from Happy Days; and Shannon Conners as Wonder Woman. Those were some of the fun Halloween costumes worn in JMP offices over the years.
Now imagine what this cast of characters will look like this year as we celebrate Halloween and JMP’s 35thanniversary on Thursday, October 31. That’s right! The costume theme is1989, which is the year JMP was launched.
How might you represent 1989? There are so many ways! Think about the way people dressed 35 years ago. Or consider movies that came out that year, like Dead Poets Society. Or research the musicians who were most popular then...or pop stars who were born that year!
We hope JMP employees around the world will join in on the Halloween fun while they continue the 35thanniversary celebrations. Gather in regional groups! Enlist the help of your friends and family members! Take photos and post them right here on InsideJMP! And when you post your “throwback Thursday” photos on social media, be sure to use the hashtag #JMPlife.
In Cary, we plan to make a whole day out of the year 1989. Here’s our plan...
- Coffee cart 9:00-11:00 am:
There’s nothing scarier than a lack of caffeine on a work day. Pop by the coffee cart on the 5th floor of Building A to get your fix – Event Espresso will be ready for you. Keeping with the Trick-or-Treat theme, those in costume may jump to the front of the line.
- Photo booth from 10:00-11:00 am:
Go to the lobby on the 5th floor of Building A for individual and small-group photo shoots. No need to reserve a time...just show up and we’ll be happy to take photos for you.
- Group photo from 11:00-11:25 am:
All JMPers as well as family and friends in costume are invited to be in a group photo. Gather at 11:00 on the 5th floor lobby of Building A where we’ll get you settled on the couches by the windows.
- JMPers group lunch from 11:30 am-1:00 pm:
All JMPs – in costume or not – are invited to grab lunch and eat together in Building A café. We’ll reserve tables for the occasion.
- Office Trick-or-Treating from 1:00-3:30 pm:
It’s always nice to take a walk after lunch – especially if you can walk from office to office and get treats! We invite all JMP staff on the 4th and 5th floors of Building A to bring in candy or other treats to share from your office. And, of course, all are welcome to haunt the halls representing the spirit of 1989.
How will you celebrate Halloween in your part of the world? And how will you incorporate JMP’s anniversary into your fun? Tell us in the comment boxes below.
