Group commits to gold sponsorship of the 20th Annual Red Ball

Marcos W. Fong (third from left), executive vice president of the group of companies comprising Coca-Cola Beverage Co. (Guam), Inc., Foremost Foods, Inc., Subway Restaurants, Chili’s, and Glimpses of Guam, the holding company of Glimpses Media and Glimpses Advertising, leads the presentation of a $6,000 gold sponsorship of the 20th Annual Red Ball, a signature fundraiser of the American Red Cross, held at Hyatt Regency Guam March 24. Fong, who is also the chairman of American Red Cross-Guam Chapter, is the 2022 American Red Cross Volunteer of the Year for Guam. Chita Blaise (third from right), CEO, American Red Cross-Guam Chapter accepted the donation on behalf of the organization. They are joined by the group’s management team members including (from left) Gary D. Schiff, director of brand management, Subway Restaurants; Sharleen A. Marchesseault, director of marketing strategy, Glimpses Advertising; Patrick Perez, general manager, Chili’s; and Janice Castro, distribution and facilities manager, Coca-Cola and Foremost.

Coca-Cola and Burger King award the “Holiday Giveaway” promo winners

(BARRIGADA HEIGHTS, Guam)—Four lucky Coca-Cola and Burger King customers brought home a set of limited-edition Coca-Cola premium prizes for winning the 2021 Coca-Cola and Burger King “Holiday Giveaway” digital raffle promo during an awards ceremony recently held at Burger King in Tumon Bay.

The winners, Catherine Leon Guerrro and Chalorna Lauron both of Barrigada; Joshua Togawa of Dededo; and Nadine Leon Guerrero of Tamuning each received a set of Coca-Cola-branded merchandise including a mountain smoker, a speaker cooler, a retro vending machine refrigerator, a kettle popcorn make, and a hammock.

Burger King General Manager Rudolph “Rudy” Rodolfo and Coca-Cola Beverage Company Business Consultant Melissa Tretasco presented the prizes to the winners who were randomly selected through an automated process.

For the second year in a row, Coca-Cola and Burger King have conducted a completely digital raffle promo that enabled customers who purchased Burger King meals or Coca-Cola beverages at the quick service restaurant to enter online. Burger King customers received a unique digital code on their receipts that they could use to join the raffle promo on the Coca-Cola website, cokeguam.com/giveaway.

“We’re very happy at the strong consumer response to the fully digital raffle promo that we conducted in partnership with Coca-Cola. Thank you to all the Burger King and Coca-Cola customers who joined our holiday raffle promo. Congratulations to all the winners. There will be more promotions in 2022, so to all Burger King and Coca-Cola lovers on Guam, keep it with BK and we’ll have more surprises and opportunities for you to refresh and win,” Rodolfo said.

Foremost and Coca-Cola honor employees for 35 years of service

(BARRIGADA HEIGHTS, Guam)—Foremost Foods, Inc. and Coca-Cola Beverage Co. (Guam), Inc. recently recognized two employees who have been with the beverage group of companies for 35 years and counting.

In an annual awards ceremony recognizing employees who have been in service at Foremost and Coca-Cola, Benson Ayson and Zaldy Ponce were honored for 35 years of commitment and dedication to their job.

Zaldy started with Foremost Foods on Oct. 16, 1986 as a warehouse specialist and stayed on the job for 15 years.

For the next 12 years since June 2001 Zaldy held various positions at Foremost Foods including route sales specialist for dairy and dairy specialist on the production line of milk, water and ice cream when the Foremost plant was still operational.

Today, he covers the night shift in his role as a distribution specialist responsible for chilled products.

Zaldy is as forthright as he is diligent. If he sees a concern at work, he immediately informs his manager to avert any potential issue.

When asked why he remains with Coca-Cola and Foremost after 35 years, Zaldy says, “I invested my time with this company because of the previous benefits and longtime relationships I have built with my team over the years. I continue to work with Foremost and Coca-Cola Guam because of the experience I gained personally and professionally.”

A family man, Zaldy says that he appreciates the flexibility in his work schedule that the group of companies provides.

“I now care for my wife, and I appreciate the courtesy provided when I submit my personal requests,” Zaldy says.

Of his nighttime schedule, Zaldy says, “As a distribution specialist, I like the graveyard shift because as I get older, I can focus on my family. This allows me to do my job and still have quality time with my wife, kids, and grandchildren.”

Zaldy says he is dedicating his 35 Years of Service Award to his family.

“My family inspires me to do my best and continue to push forward with my career no matter the changes I go through with my company. My wife and family have always been supportive! This (award) is dedicated to my wife, Lydia Ponce and my three beautiful daughters, Elizabeth, Jennifer and Tiffany,” Zaldy says.

Benson, for his part, joined Foremost Foods on Nov. 7, 1986 as a warehouse specialist, a position he would hold for 11 years. In March of 1997, he became a route sales representative for ice and then for bottled water five years later. He is at present a distribution specialist covering the southern route including the Naval Base, the Naval Station, the Naval Hospital and Polaris Point. A time management professional, Benson ensures timely deliveries and strict compliance with regular truck inspections.

Known for being a conscientious team player, Benson would communicate with business consultants, the client-facing members of the beverage distribution group of companies, if deadlines could not be met, thereby managing client expectations.

“Zaldy and Benson are very reliable. The only time they would call out is if they are sick,” according to Janice Castro, distribution manager of Coca-Cola and Foremost. “They both take their jobs seriously. With both of them, I don’t have to worry about anything not getting done. They’re the kind of colleagues you’d wish to have on your team,” she added.

Marcos W. Fong, CEO of Foremost Foods, Inc. and Coca-Cola Beverage Co. (Guam), Inc. said, “Zaldy and Benson exemplify the type of dedicated and professional employees we are proud to have on our team. There are many more like them that see their work beyond just a job, but a service to our community.”

Foremost and Coca-Cola are the leading dairy and non-alcoholic beverage group of distributors serving Guam, the Northern Marianas and Micronesia since 1950. For career opportunities, visit https://glimpsesofguam.com/careers/ or email [email protected].