mitch weiner: loveliest

"That was without a doubt the most incredible company meeting I have ever seen. I watched the people in the room, and could see they were pumped. I saw Mitch tear up on several occasions. How many employees get to see their owner and leader, let alone see him display such emotion??? Then there is Jim out there displaying his dance moves with the employees. That was fun to watch."

Good Morning Folks,

On Thursday of last week, FSO, hosted hundreds of Associates, Managers, Directors and Executives to recognize the key players of 2013 in a special Awards & Recognition Ceremony. The event which mimicked a Hollywood awards show, featured a red carpet, acceptance speeches, a DJ and Academy Award style trophies.

Last week's red carpet recognition gala was so awesome. Does FSO know how to celebrate or what? With over 70 nominees in attendance, it was the best awards ceremony that I can remember.. and in the spirit of complete transparency, I am not sure if I have cried that much in one night.

I AM SO SO PROUD OF OUR COMPANY ACROSS THE GREAT FSO USA.. and to the winners of awards.

It was so special.. a night we will not forget, and in fact a night that LAUNCHES us to INSPIRE A NATION

Congrats to all the winners! The FSO lovefest was in full force and the clapping, cheering, and dancing will resonate for many months to come. The energy, love and friendship in that room last night was awesome! We really know how to party AND dance...Wow!

Thanks for sharing your knowledge, insights, war stories and best practices!

Congratulations to all the winners and nominees and thank you to everyone who attended and made the night so so special and unique. Not a dry eye in the house at times.

The efforts behind making the night a top class hospitality event was clear to see - thanks to Jim, Lindsay, Aida, all the Experience Directors, and presenters and everyone who truly made it a night to remember.

What also made it unforgettable was seeing and hearing everyone's stories of success and the inspiration it gives us to keep driving and building the FSO brand onwards and upwards across the nation.

As one tearful employee told me, "Yes, FSO truly cares for its people and tonight is proof that we mattered. We celebrated the achievements of our work, we all saw an array of emotions from tears of joy, surprised with uncontrollable shakes, overwhelming pride & acceptance and gratitude, to the man responsible for what we have and what we are right now at FSO. That man is you, Mitch. You have tirelessly worked to run a successful company which in turn made it possible for us to call FSO our home."

I am not sure where to start to respond to all the kind sentiments sent my way but to say THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!

The future is bright, and I promise you I carry each and every one of you in my heart and personally could not be more focused on helping you achieve all the success you deserve.

Please enjoy the photos that follow which don't even begin to express the joy of the evening.

Tomorrow check back this space as I will recap the awards with detailed accomplishments worthy of celebration for each winner.

And See more pictures on our Facebook Page.

Love Life!