TGIF...We're On The News!

Happy Friday! 


PENCILS FOR PUPILS:

It's been a fun week for Burkett's fans. Has anybody been watching FOX40 news? The Pencils for Pupils campaign has been a focus on every newscast this week. I hear there's a segment featuring Burkett's CEO Todd Thurman, but have yet to personally see it. You can see a clip from this morning's newscast here.


FOX40 tells us they've had over 1000 new likes between the FOX40 NEWS and FOX40 LIVE facebook pages since Pencils for Pupils kicked off last Sunday. Burkett's has 10,000 pencils ready to give to local schools once FOX40 gets those 10,000 likes. If you haven't already, help us out by "liking" one or both of the FOX40 facebook pages. Tell your coworkers. Tell your friends. Tell your grandma. Anyone can do it. 


AUGUST REFERRAL PROGRAM:


There are 3 1/2 business days left to take advantage of our August referral program. Don't forget to let us know who you are referring before the end of August so you get credit when they order before the end of October. You can even leave us a voice mail or send us an email over the weekend. You don't have to be a current customer to benefit from the program. It's simple. You refer someone to us, they place an order, you get a gift card whether or not you've ever been a Burkett's customer. Find the details here.


Burkett's wishes you a safe and happy weekend!

Pencils for Pupils

Burkett's is partnering with Fox40 to give 10,000 pencils to area schools. As a local business we are thrilled to be part of this wonderful campaign to help our schools!


You can help too. It's easy. Just go to our Facebook page and check out the Fox40 posts. All you have to do is 'like' Fox40. When they get to 10,000 new likes, Burkett's and Fox40 will give local schools 10,000 new pencils.

TGIF...Pencils for Pupils

Hurray for Friday! 


Staple Art Update: I'm not ready to debut any of my staple art and it seems none of you are either. That's okay. Just know that if inspiration should strike with staples, sticky notes, or any other office supply turned art supply, we're here for you. Take pictures, send them to burkettsoffice@gmail.com and you can have your own office supply as art supply showing on the Burkett's Blog. 


August Referral Program Update: There are 8 1/2 more business days in August to get your referrals in. Remember, the folks that you refer have until the end of October to place an order, you just need to let us know who you are referring while it's still August. Find full program information here.


Breaking News!: Burkett's is thrilled to announce we are partnering with Fox40 to bring 10,000 pencils to area schools.

Check out the Burkett's Blog on Monday for further details and to find out how you can help.

Burkett's wishes you a safe and fun weekend!

It's an office supply, it's an art supply, it's... a staple!

As we discovered here with the sticky note, sometimes an office supply is not just an office supply. Sometimes it's an art supply. An image search of staple art yields a variety of examples from the amazing to the 'I could do that' variety. 

Air Force One by Baptiste Debombourg. This is definitely in the amazing category.

This is from the Everything Burger blog and is in the I could do that category.

Low Rise by Peter Root. This looks as though it requires an extreme amount of patience. Perhaps I could make a mini city.

Low Rise from another angle

Linda by robobriendesign. This looks cool and maybe not too tricky for someone possessing talent. I will not be attempting this.

Drop by robobriendesign. This looks fun and oddly therapeutic. 

Feeling inspired to dump those staples out of the box and make your own little city? How about a staple cupcake or pizza? If this gets your creative juices flowing and you spend your break or lunch hour producing staple art, take a picture and send it to burkettsoffice@gmail.com and we'll put it on the blog. If my kids and I come up with anything, I'll do the same. Remember to keep your fingers out of the way. Staples are sharp. Perhaps only my 5 year old needs that warning, but better safe than sorry. Happy stapling!

TGIF...Sunny Summer Weekend

Happy Friday! Just a few more hours till the weekend. It's the last weekend of summer for some kids, others like mine have already started school. I believe Sac City Unified does things the old fashioned way and goes back to school the Tuesday after labor day. Whatever the case at your house, here's to a fabulous sunny summer weekend!


August Referral Program Update: We already have customers receiving gift cards for recommending Burkett's. Thank you to those of you spreading the word about our great prices and fantastic customer service! If you don't know what I am talking about you can find complete details here. You too can get a gift card for:

Or:

Or:

Check out the blog next week for another installment of Office Supply or Art? This time we explore the staple.

Burkett's wishes you a safe and happy weekend!

MEET THE HEROES: SHARLENE

Introducing Burkett's Hero Sharlene Marsh. Sharlene has been heroing at Burkett's for 13 years. Her current job title is Customer Service Representative. She is a fantastic member of our rockin' customer service team. Enjoy!

Sharlene

What are your responsibilities at Burkett's?


Processing orders, credits and ANY customer request...whatever they might need.


Have you ever held a different job at Burkett’s? 

Yes, receptionist.

What is your favorite aspect of your job:

My customers. They keep me laughing. Many have become friends.

What is the most memorable thing to happen during your time at Burkett’s?

We had a coworker lose his wife at an extremely young age. That has always stuck with me.

What 5 Things might Burkett’s customers might be surprised to find out about you?

5. I am married to my high school sweetheart. We've been together since I was 15.

4. I have 5 animals. 2 cats, 2 dogs and a rabbit.

3. I have a 5 year old daughter.

2. I volunteer to help provide additional money for area schools music programs.

1. I have a fear of swimming in large bodies of water.

What is the coolest supply/furniture/printing item you know of that Burkett's offers? 

The selection of specialty paper. You would be amazed at what's out there. 

Just a couple of Sharlene's Favs

What is the supply/furniture/printing item that helps you out the most or that you use most often in the office? 

I love my Sanford Jetstream. I panic a little if I can't find it...never mind the 50 other pens I have on my desk!

The Jetstream. Ooh...Aah.

And that's a wrap. Thanks Sharlene!

We hope you have found this edition of Meet The Heroes both informative and captivating. Our goal is to get the inside scoop for you on ALL the Burkett's Heroes. Which hero's life will we delve into next? You'll have to wait and see...(cue suspenseful music)