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Deby Abbott Jolley12/22/2013
Fa La La La La - La La La La
Marsha Terry Rider12/23/2013
Merry Christmas to ALL!
Gary Phillips12/23/2013
Merry Christmas to you and the family Jimmy.
Melissa Leech Ziemer12/23/2013
Merry Christmas and thank you for hosting this site. As a non-IT employee I've had some whoo-hoo moments getting a couple of answers right. I have enjoyed the insider background on so many things that have impacted me in the field--Ground Operations.
Subject: Is that you, Nanna???? (lovin' that new FedEx commercial) Hope they ship with us!
Marsha Terry Rider12/23/2013
Subject: David Nieto > FedEx ITD Retiree Breakfast Club
David Nieto12/25/2013
Subject: Got a note this morning from Brent Ross, who is taking VBO and leaving 5/21/14; Congrats to Brent. K ...
Jimmy Glenn Burk12/26/2013
Got a note this morning from Brent Ross, who is taking VBO and leaving 5/21/14; Congrats to Brent. Known him since the early 1980's.
Rajeev Sk12/26/2013
X'mas wishes
Don Rose12/26/2013
I've known Brent many years myself. Congrats on the VBO Brent.
Peter Dangerfield12/26/2013
Congrats Brent, all the best for retirement.
Nancy Hinds12/26/2013
He is a good guy - he was the ole' Wang fixer back then
Buddy Johnson12/27/2013
Congrats, Brent. Great ride for you!! Enjoy your retirement.
Brent Ross12/27/2013
Thanks guys... It's definitely going to be strange at first after being with FedEx my entire life (except for 3 years at Wang Labs). My VBO is on May 31st and my retirement starts June 1st.
Subject: FedEx Trivia Quiz
Jimmy Glenn Burk12/27/2013
FedEx Trivia QuizWho was the first CEO of a Tech company to ask that his salary be set to $1 per year?
Angela Maynard12/27/2013
Barksdale?
Charles Morgan12/27/2013
Fred Smith?
Johnnie Edwards12/27/2013
Mr Barksdale, of course...........
Jimmy Glenn Burk12/27/2013
Angie & Johnnie are correct! Mr. Jim Barksdale: http://www.complex.com/tech/2013/05/15-tech-ceos-who-have-earned-1-salaries/jim-barksdale
FedEx Trivia Quiz
Sammie Helton Butts12/27/2013
Jimmy, don't be fooled that Angie got this right because she knew the answer. She just likes any excuse to say "Barksdale". PS Love you, Ang.
Angela Maynard12/27/2013
The truth is the truth!
Terrie Hoerning12/27/2013
Of course it was Mr Barksdale. He was such a positive force at FedEx.
Sherry Little12/28/2013
Dennis jones
Subject: Cross Posted from Ron Ponder: Rob Carter videos:
Jimmy Glenn Burk12/27/2013
Cross Posted from Ron Ponder: Rob Carter videos:
Subject: FWS has always been research minded, looking at things that aren't available now.
Jimmy Glenn Burk12/27/2013
FWS has always been research minded, looking at things that aren't available now.One such thing is an economical way to transport goods between continents. You can go by air or by cargo ship & there is a wide price difference between the two, and a new market waiting for someone to harness a new vehicle. In an interview with Tom Bullion, he was assigned to look at very fast ships, slow moving airplanes that could lift ship like cargo, and dirigibles. A fast moving ship was discussed with the Navy's leading Admiral; Dick Rutan looked at a design for the heavy lifting airplane. The dirigible option was actually presented to FWS, but finance didn't like the numbers and investment required.Aeros is a new breed of airship that might do what FWS intended.http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2013/feb/19/a-fedex-dirigible-a-london-company-hopes-so/?partner=RSS
Subject: FedEx Trivia Quiz
Jimmy Glenn Burk12/29/2013
FedEx Trivia QuizThese 4 FedEx executives all did the same type job, at the same time.1. What were their jobs?
2. Who are they?
3. What was it that FWS wanted to do,
they did not want to do...and
were eventually organized out of their jobs?
Dickie Dunn12/30/2013
Regional VPs in Express, THe one standing was Fred Manske - Eastern and the others were from left, Southern, Central and Western
Jimmy Glenn Burk12/30/2013
Dickie is correct:
SVP's of the Regions
Larry McMahan: Southern Region
Fred Manske: Central
Tucker Taylor: Eastern
Wes Terry: Western
Don Rose12/30/2013
I knew they were regional VPs, but I have no idea what Fred wanted to do that they did not want to do. ?????
Jimmy Glenn Burk12/30/2013
History:
This photo was in 1979. An issue that year was whether Federal Express was going to start centralizing operational control, or continue to let svp's run their own regions somewhat independently.
Stations included couriers & personnel to answer customers' calls which was getting overloaded as growth continued rapidly. A couple regional call centers had been tested with a Burroughs mainframe application which allowed customer calls to be routed to a call center located anywhere, the call agent could then book a dispatch back to the station and a courier sent to pick up the package. When FedEx purchased Cook's IBM Jim Tollefson & Kathy Crockett coordinated to get the application on that mainframe and the system was named COSMOS.
The regional svp's did not want to lose control and fought FWS on this direction(per Roger Frock's Book 'Changing How the World Does Business').
Nancy Hinds12/31/2013
That Dickie Dunn knows his stuff - yep.
Subject: One of FedEx's first patents (Bill Cummings, Mike Taube, Tom Bullion, Jack Poole, Robert Estes) for ...
Jimmy Glenn Burk12/31/2013
One of FedEx's first patents (Bill Cummings, Mike Taube, Tom Bullion, Jack Poole, Robert Estes) for organizing Containers for air/truck transport
Subject: Tom Bullion article: http://www.pageturnpro.com/Publications/201301/2176/47490/zoom-swf/10.swf
Jimmy Glenn Burk12/31/2013
Tom Bullion article: http://www.pageturnpro.com/Publications/201301/2176/47490/zoom-swf/10.swf
Don Rose12/31/2013
Nice article. I miss seeing Tom.
Subject: Who is this? 2011 photo at ttivanguard conference
Jimmy Glenn Burk12/31/2013
Who is this? 2011 photo at ttivanguard conference
Gary Phillips12/31/2013
Logue?
Jimmy Glenn Burk12/31/2013
not bill Logue.
Gary Phillips12/31/2013
From Freight? Logue has more and darker hair.
Deby Abbott Jolley12/31/2013
Frank Abagnale?
Gary Phillips12/31/2013
Wasn't Abagnale a criminal and impersonator?
Deby Abbott Jolley1/1/2014
Yes. It was actually InfoSec that brought Abagnale in.
Jimmy Glenn Burk1/1/2014
This is the Brett Bonner, now at Kroger working for Chris Hjelm who also worked at FedEx. Working for Brett some is Dick Braley who retired from FedEx.
Gary Phillips1/1/2014
I should have known that but I thought it was somebody important . I see it now....his mouth is moving. Kidding, Brett's a good guy.
Gary Phillips1/1/2014
I knew Dick was working with Brett now.
Subject: Happy New Year retiree's. Avoid the lampshades and swinging from the chandelier tonight! Continued b ...
David Warren12/31/2013
Happy New Year retiree's. Avoid the lampshades and swinging from the chandelier tonight! Continued blessings in 2014............
Subject: Wishing a Happy, Prosperous, Healthy and interesting New Year to you and your families.
Jimmy Glenn Burk12/31/2013
Wishing a Happy, Prosperous, Healthy and interesting New Year to you and your families.To those that are retired:
May you continue to be amused why you took so long to retire.
Continue to keep your health, your insurance, and to help others.
There is joy in helping others.To those not retired:
May you continue happily in your careers, and survive new things.
Don't get discouraged by all the changes; historically things
change again, & come back around again, and you too will
happily be among the retirees someday
Nancy Hinds1/1/2014
Very well said Jimmy - and yes to our buddies who are stressed - hang on - things will change again
Terrie Hoerning1/1/2014
Jimmy, this statement rings with truth. Retirement is wonderful and I hope all our friends can enjoy their time whenever it comes their way.
Brenda J. Brunner1/1/2014
Well said Jimmy...Happy New Year to all!!
Subject: I will be in Punta Cana for next 7 days, so probably won't post much. Post any of your memories or j ...
Jimmy Glenn Burk1/1/2014
I will be in Punta Cana for next 7 days, so probably won't post much. Post any of your memories or just rest and recover from all the holidays, take care.........Jimmy
Gary Phillips1/1/2014
Tough life.
Linda Shelley Morton1/1/2014
Have fun.
Marsha Terry Rider1/6/2014
It would be a shame if his return flight got cancelled.
Jimmy Glenn Burk1/7/2014
there are quite a few here who are getting to the airport to find their flight is cancelled. they have to find a hotel somewhere that will take them in at their cost. most are from northern states and canada....but the weather is very nice here....i could stay....
Chris Apalodimas1/7/2014
Have a safe trip.
Subject: Here's a great picture of Gil Hennon, who took the VBO at the end of November 2013. Gil stopped by t ...
Charles Morgan1/4/2014
Here's a great picture of Gil Hennon, who took the VBO at the end of November 2013. Gil stopped by today to say hi to all of us at the office!
Jill Bradbury Greer1/4/2014
Please tell Gil I said hello!
Sammie Helton Butts1/4/2014
I miss my calendar, Gil!! Happy retirement to you!
Jimmy Glenn Burk1/4/2014
Congrats to Gil!
Subject: Is anyone else having trouble with prescriptions? Evidently there is some kind of mix-up with Cigna ...
Deby Abbott Jolley1/6/2014
Is anyone else having trouble with prescriptions? Evidently there is some kind of mix-up with Cigna and/or ExpressScripts and/or FedEx - so we're not covered for prescriptions now...
Sandy Butler Stone1/6/2014
I went through that same issue. As a retiree you don't get the Express Scripts now but instead Cigna has a new ID# that your pharmacy needs to file prescripts thru.
Subject: from Steve Swanberg: Alan Mcartor article: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/01/07/us-airbus-usa-i ...
Jimmy Glenn Burk1/7/2014
from Steve Swanberg: Alan Mcartor article: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/01/07/us-airbus-usa-idUSBREA060U020140107?feedType=RSS&feedName=businessNews
Marsha Terry Rider1/7/2014
should we tell the author of the article that it would be "Tee" Alan?
Subject: FedEx Trivia Quiz 1/9/14:
Jimmy Glenn Burk1/9/2014
FedEx Trivia Quiz 1/9/14:Answer any of the following:a. What was the company that FWS operated before Federal Express?b. What was FedEx Custom Critical called when FedEx bought it?c. What was FedEx Ground called when FedEx bought it.d. What was one of the first services offered by FedEx Logistics in Memphis?e. What was FedEx Office named when FedEx bought it?f. In the late 70's and early 80's name FedEx's competitors...
before UPS entered the market?
David Warren1/9/2014
a. A restaurant
Don Rose1/9/2014
a. Little Rock Airmotive
Don Rose1/9/2014
d. Parts Bank
Don Rose1/9/2014
e. Kinkos
David Warren1/9/2014
c. RPS
Carl Wayne Hardeman1/9/2014
Roberts Express
Carl Wayne Hardeman1/9/2014
DHL and BN
Subject: Jim Barksdale Videos:
Jimmy Glenn Burk1/9/2014
Jim Barksdale Videos:@HobNob
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4-0t-LIiy0@UofM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2i6ts9MdpEA
Jim Barksdale Videos:
Subject: Retiree Health Insurance question:
Jimmy Glenn Burk1/9/2014
Retiree Health Insurance question:Are we supposed to get an Health card for our Health spending account? went to a clinic today and they asked me this question, or whether the cigna pays the clinic directly from that account?
Deby Abbott Jolley1/9/2014
I'm expecting that we will get a card - but haven't received one, yet...
Subject: FedEx Trivia Quiz 1/10/14:
Jimmy Glenn Burk1/10/2014
FedEx Trivia Quiz 1/10/14:Which FedEx executive once said,"Let's spend another $1M on advertising and get rid of all the sales people."
Deby Abbott Jolley1/10/2014
Was it Fred?
Gary Phillips1/10/2014
Barksdale.
Jimmy Glenn Burk1/10/2014
Answer: Vince Fagan
'One important person was Vince Fagan, whom Smith hired in 1974. Fagan was in charge of marketing and advertising, and was one of the few senior executives willing to challenge Smith and fight for his own ideas. Fagan wanted to target ads at secretaries and executives, not just the people in companies who ran mailrooms and shipping departments. He also wanted to stop using the old-fashioned method of having salesmen call on companies to ask for their business. Instead, Fagan announced, FedEx should advertise, especially on television. That decision led to the famous FedEx TV ads. Some of the humorous ads showed clerks and secretaries who were afraid they would lose their jobs if a package did not arrive on time. The most well-known FedEx ads featured actor John Moschitta playing a fast-talking executive working in a fast-paced office. The company's slogan became, "Federal Express. When it absolutely, positively has to be there overnight." '
Don Rose1/10/2014
I thought when you first posted the question that it sounded like something Vince would say.
Subject: 1998 FWS Interview:
Jimmy Glenn Burk1/10/2014
1998 FWS Interview:
Subject: New Year Drugs:
Jimmy Glenn Burk1/10/2014
New Year Drugs:This morning I went to re-order some drugs on mycigna.com home delivery, and behold, the Teledrug tab does not show up. At the bottom of the pages are some links to re-order, but none of those links work. After 3 calls, I finally got a human, and they said some customers aren't seeing tabs. They gave me a ticket number and said it might take 7-10 days to get back to me. I asked can you order directly thru Teledrugs, and you can, and they gave me that number.Our new plans are not going to be fun working with.
Gary Phillips1/10/2014
You really need to stop using drugs.
Subject: from www.fedexlegends.info Hi, It is good to see familiar faces on the web page. It was an honor to ...
Jimmy Glenn Burk1/10/2014
from www.fedexlegends.info
Hi,
It is good to see familiar faces on the web page. It was an honor to be a part of FedEx.
Best wishes to all.
Gary Ragsdale
Jimmy Glenn Burk1/10/2014
FYI, Gary was the Manager of Voice Systems(PBX, ACD & call center stuff) when I started at FedEx; Ancel Hankins was Mgr over Data, and Jim Moore, Mgr over Radio Systems. Eventually Gary worked in Zapmail, then onto FITC(a subsidiary of FedEx selling networks) where he later became Pres. of that entity. He left FedEx to get his PHD in engineering.
Marsha Terry Rider1/12/2014
Hello, Rags!
Subject: Some good biographical info on Fred Smith; begins on page 4 of this PDF: http://www.anbhf.org/pdf/re ...
Jimmy Glenn Burk1/12/2014
Some good biographical info on Fred Smith; begins on page 4 of this PDF: http://www.anbhf.org/pdf/reichert.pdf
Don Rose1/12/2014
Good article, and I remember most of it well. However, "Art Brass"? The writer of this article could have done some better research concerning mgmt names.
Subject: FedEx Trivia Quiz 1/13/14:
Jimmy Glenn Burk1/13/2014
FedEx Trivia Quiz 1/13/14:What was Project Torso?
Jimmy Glenn Burk1/13/2014
In the late 70's, early 80's, Project or Operation TORSO was the FWS plan to find a way to utilize aircraft that sat idle during the day. The project was to evaluate passenger service using QC(Quick Change) aircraft.
FedEx applied for licenses to fly passengers from Midway/Chicago to 24 other cities. It also looked at a private airport across from Manhattan where a hydrofoil would deliver passengers from Manhattan.
It took a year to get the license out of Midway, and by that time, coupled with oil embargos, the passenger airlines weren't doing too well, and FedEx was growing at a fast pace. Project Torso was shelved.
Subject: FedEx Trivia Quiz 1/13/14:
Jimmy Glenn Burk1/13/2014
FedEx Trivia Quiz 1/13/14:a. In what year did FedEx reach $1B in revenue...the first U.S. business to achieve this without a merger or acquisition.b. Immediately after reaching $1B, Mr. Smith established the next revenue goal...what was the amount?
Don Rose1/13/2014
a. 1983 b, $5B I believe
Jimmy Glenn Burk1/13/2014
Don was correct, 1983 was the year FedEx attained $1B in revenues.
FWS commented to management, don't get complacent..... our long term corporate goal is $25B in annual revenues.
Subject: FedEx Trivia Quiz 1/14/14
Jimmy Glenn Burk1/14/2014
FedEx Trivia Quiz 1/14/14Around the early 1980's what were the holidays or special days off(other than vacation) given to employees in DataSystems?
Margie Poston Rhodes1/14/2014
Birthdays!!!!!!!
Kandi Tippit1/14/2014
Birthdays and Personal Days
Kerry Allen Clark1/14/2014
I don't know about Data Systems, but we got two floating holidays along with two personal days.
Buddy Johnson1/14/2014
These were days given quarterly for IT maintaining computer availability at the target level for the wuarter
Dan Elliot1/14/2014
Besides the floaters and personal days, we got our birthday, good friday and the day after thankgiving...
Jimmy Glenn Burk1/14/2014
All answers above correct.
FedEx gets the same number of designated holidays today(6) as in 1980: New Years, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving & Christmas; other days were just given off or converted to 2 floating days that you chose.
In Data Systems, the only measurement(pre scanning) was reports printed on time. If that goal was met, everyone got a day off of their choosing the next quarter. That went away when JLB was promoted to COO.
You also got to take off your birthday.
Subject: FedEx Trivia Question 1/15/14: Answer any of the following:
Jimmy Glenn Burk1/15/2014
FedEx Trivia Question 1/15/14:
Answer any of the following:What was 6x6 (6 by 6)?
Who was CIO?
What was it originally called?
What was it supposed to do?
Buddy Johnson1/15/2014
CIO - Dennis Jones . Was supposed to reduce defects in software.
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