For you. By you.

This newsletter is here to inform you, and for you

to inform us and other employees. What would you like us to cover on a regular basis? What
would you like to be informed on? Its a first step to be in touch with you and let you know
whats going on at Brattain. !fter all, you spend a substantial part of your day here at work, so
we figure you should be informed of any plans, changes, or news. But we dont want to provide
all the content. "et us know what you would like us to cover and well put it in the ne#t issue.
What do you celebrate? Who should be mentioned? "et us know$
A newsletterwhy?
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Newsletter 1
Logo 1
Noteworthy 1
Referral Bonus 1
Particiate !
New "ace !
#ar$eting !
Peole !
%o&&unity !
Eugene 'en
House
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Safety !
Brattain Happenings

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I NTEREST:

/hat0s new
/ho0s new
/hy is it new
Would you look at that new Logo
! lot has happened this month. %ur leadership has decided to give
the logo an overhaul and you see the result on the right. Were very
e#cited about the result and think its a much more updated and modern look and easier to read.
&'eople were straining their eyes to read the logo on my shirt( says Barney )ewman, who wears
the logo shirts nearly every day. &)ow we only have to educate them on the pronunciation(.
We love trucks, but we love them even more when customers drive them off the lot.
*eddaway Trucking is now able to order trucks locally again. %ur +ales ,epart-
ment, always on top of that sort of news, promply sold them si# trucks$
Noteworthy
The Brattain Newsletter is not only for you, but also by you. Please
send ideas, updates, news, and whatever you deem noteworthy to
Alexis Coffey to put in the next letter. New babies, grand babies, pup-
pies, ittens, motor!y!les, !ars, new homes, spouses, new Armani sun-
glasses". #hare it with us and we$ll !elebrate with you%
/e 1alue your fee23ac$ on this issue an2 i2eas for
the ne4t one5 Sen2 it to acoffey63rattain5co& 3efore *uly !7th5
R!RR"L B#N$% & '#N( )N (#$R *#+,-.
We know you dont need the money and youd do it anyway, but hey, these
little green bills need a home. +pread the word among your friends and family.
.ven if you dont know anyone, they might know someone and the money is still
yours$ /nless youd like to share it with the writer of this article, that is. 0o to
our website for details on 1ob openings.
P . 8 E !
Providing a safe
work environment
for our employees
is our first priority
at Brattain.
Dori Brattain
/hate1er you 2o: Play it safe9
*eople +orner

%afety +orner
MARKETING - Whos that?
! new pamphlet was created to promote our awesome Body +hop and its
capabilities. 2ake sure you give it to your customers$ 0et word out$ If you
need something similar for your location, please let us know.
"irewor$s).lcohol)Ri1ers)La$es)
Boats)%ars)Tic$s)Sun3urns)Bees)
Potato Sala2s 3eing in the sun too long : :
Teenagers 31ust kidding4.
'lease use precautions and good 1udgment$
ST.+ S."E .ND INDEPENDENT9
5th of 6uly 7oliday8you know what I mean9
Independence ,ay. 'lease stay independent
and think about your safety and that of your
family, friends, and pets.
2ay I remind you that the following can
harm your health9
6osh T1aarda came from our !lbany store to 1oin the team in 'ortland. 6osh knows a lot of folks
and has already brought in some new business. W.":%2. to 'ortland 6osh$$
B R . T T . I N H . P P E N I N 8 S
Promoting our a!a"ilities
;ou may have seen a new face if youre in 'ortland, or heard her on the
phone. !le#is :offey has 1oined Brattain on a temporary basis to help out
with all things marketing. +he has a lot of truck marketing e#perience and
has worked with dealerships for many years. When you see her, say hi.


The &ugene 'pen (ouse was a su!!ess% )ols from
the &ugene Bureau of Commer!e helped us open the
lo!ation offi!ially.
Let your customers know that Eugene is up and
ready to sell and service trucks with technicians a
large parts inventory friendly people comfortable
drivers lounge and fresh coffee.
#eing in the ommunity - as a part of that
community - is important for anyone and any
business. To show that we want to support our
communities and be good citi<ens, Brattain has
chosen to be involved in several activities and well
report in this )ewsletter what they are. The first one
was our sponsorship of a car from the Woodburn
,rag +trip, the &Incinerator(, on the flatbed of our
truck in the +tarlight parade. 'eaking out of our truck window is the Incinerators future race
driver, :onnor 7alverson 3=4 who was not available for an interview that day.