June 22, 2007

Rain doesn't dampen spirits at annual Employee Summer Picnic

A little rain didn't stop thousands of MGHers from flocking to the Bulfinch Tent and lawn for the annual Employee Summer Picnic June 20. Peter L. Slavin, MD, MGH president, invited all employees, staff and volunteers to enjoy games, music and a Be Fit boxed lunch. A special visit from New England Patriots player Vince Wilfork completed the celebration with employees lining up for photos with him. "It's great to see everybody who works so hard have an opportunity to have some fun," said Wilfork.

Though the rain led to the early removal of the Patriots Football Toss, there were numerous booths with carnival games by True North Events and Catering. Tropical sounds from the Volume II Steel Band reverberated throughout the afternoon, and MGH Nutrition and Food Services succeeded in preparing 8,000 boxed lunches for hungry employees.

Evening shift employees enjoyed their own nighttime celebration from 10 pm to midnight also under the Bulfinch Tent. Guests enjoyed boxed dinners and had the chance to play some of the afternoon's games.