Part of the thing our clients love about Edwards Group is that we strive to treat everyone like family. Sometimes that means sharing some personal things (just like we expect our clients to share personal things with us). The staff wrote a great rendition of The Night Before Christmas for Dave one year. It’s too good not to share!
‘Twas the day of the workshop when all through the firm,
Not a creature was stirring, not even a worm.
Drafts were piled up on Dave‘s desk with care,
Tarina needed them reviewed but said, “Don’t despair.”
Our clients were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of trust documents danced in their heads.
And Dave in his khakis and white oxford shirt,
Had just settled an estate dispute out of court.
When down the long hall there arose such a clatter,
Dave sprang from his desk to see what was the matter.
Away to the copier he flew like a flash,
Tore open the doors and said, “This copier’s trash!”
The fluorescent bulbs gave off such a glow,
Dave couldn’t see that the toner was low.
When what to his wondering eyes did appear?
But a conference room full of members were here.
With a shout to Tarina, “Come get this fixed!
I need those trust documents printed and quick!”
More rapid than eagles, his staff quickly came,
And whistled and shouted and called them by name.
“Now Tarina! Now Laura! Now Sandy! Now Liis!
On Amanda and Melissa and Chris, help me please.”
The phones started ringing, computers went down.
Doors started dinging but Dave didn’t frown.
Tarina answered phones, while Sandy called Jeff.
Laura greeted clients. Dave took a deep breath.
He filled up his water and walked into the meeting,
Then gave the Dynasty members a warm greeting.
As Dave was speaking, down the hall you could hear,
Giggling and playing, our children dear.
As Dave shut the door and was turning around,
Through the front door St. Nicholas did bound.
He said, “Dave’s again on my nice list this year.
So I’ve come to fill the office with cheer.
He’s been honest, caring, hardworking, sincere.
Takes care of his staff all throughout the year.
He uses his knowledge to serve clients well.
He’s a generous boss – I know you can tell.
His relaxed demeanor puts clients at ease.
He’s patient and always so eager to please.
He’s a loving father to Bailey and Cole,
Michelle would say he’s a kind-hearted soul.”
A new copy machine, Santa pulled from his sack,
With plenty of toner, both colored and black.
With a clap of his hands the staff went to work,
“And now for those trusts,” Santa said with a smirk.
Tarina approached the man with the hat,
Saying, “No worries at all. There’s a checklist for that!”
The gleeful staff then loaded the paper to print,
While Santa nibbled on a green peppermint.
The trusts were delivered to Dave and the crowd.
The ooh’s and the ahh’s of the members were loud.
With eyes shining brightly, Dave grinned at St. Nick.
Then he said, “Why thank you. That new copier’s slick.”
It was all suddenly over in quite a hurry.
Santa hopped in his sleigh in the midst of a flurry.
But we all heard him shout, heading into the blue-
“Next year I need my planning updated, too!”