Memories - A Visit to Fiskars Headquarters
- posted by: Cheryl
- posted in: Uncategorized
- on: June 26, 2008
Old memories, new memories . . . all very special memories.
Oh my . . . what a blessed time we had in Madison, Wisconsin this past weekend. It brought back warm memories of our first trip as leads to the Fiskars headquarters. We didn’t know what to expect . . . where this wonderful journey would lead. I look back and it’s incredible. The first two years was a lot about building the community and the future holds some different things. So there was some reminising and of course some wonderful new memories made.
It was a special time of meeting up with my Fiskars family, Brains on Fire family, and my special new scissor sisters . . . the new leads . . . Kelly Jo, Wendy Jo, Rebecca and Angela. It was such a special time. I can’t wait for them to share about their experience once the new blog is up and running . . . they each have their own story to tell . . . but here were some of the highlights of our trip.
For me it was . . .
- Spending time with Fiskars, BOF and the new leads
- Personality test and workshop
- Learning to sew/quilt - Thank you Christine and Rebecca!
- Serving lunch at the Fiskany Bistro
- Special gifts we received that will bless you too I believe
- Time with the Fiskaneers and department heads
- Visiting Su Walker’s home
- Creating time while we were there
- What stands out to me most this week is how impressed I was that all of the Fiskars employees I met from so many different departments kept referring to the Fiskateer community and how much they value everyone’s input. The surveys we complete and ideas we submit are really changing the direction of Fiskars much more than I realized. There are maps of where Fiskateer-rich areas are around the world and cards, tags and projects from Fiskateers hanging all over headquarters. It was so neat to see how much our community is appreciated and valued. ~ Angela
- For me, the most amazing part of these past few days was reflecting how lucky I am to be a part of something so special. This all started with scissors and paper . . . who knew? I joined the Fiskateer program hoping that I would learn something about scrapbooking but I have learned so much more and been enriched in so many ways. I am so excited for the next two years. ~ Kelly Jo
- Wowsiers! The next two years are definately going to rock for the Fiskateers. This past weekend proved to all of us that the Fiskars Team in Madison really listens to and values the opinions of the Fiskateers. There are definately going to be surprises around every corner. I am super excited that our community is going to see exclusive events scheduled in the very near future across the U.S. Matter of fact, you’ll be SEEING a lot of your new Leads in the next two years. I hope all of you are just as excited as we are! ~ Wendy Jo
It’s so fun to hear how excited the new leads are and they have much more to share coming up here in the next week.
Before I close I wanted to thank those that joined us on the live chat from the Fiskars headquarters on Monday evening. It was fun chatting . . . Pammie Jo won a RAK and Carlee won a trimmer signed by all five leads. I had asked those in attendance if there was something the Fiskateers wanted to share with the Fiskaneers or department heads that they’d like to see. One of you mentioned a scalloped circle punch . . . I’ve been given the okay to tell you that . . . guess what? . . . this next show you’ll see just that . . . a scalloped circle punch. So they are think’in ahead. So keep those fun ideas coming. I enjoyed sharing my ideas and this company is a lovely one that listens! And one last thing . . . can you believe we have over 4,600 fiskateers! Wow!
Angela Daiels (spidergirl) says:
June 26th, 2008 at 2:16 pmLove the cheese head photo! LOL!
Meghan E says:
June 26th, 2008 at 2:18 pmThanks for sharing these great pictures Cheryl! It looks like you ladies had a great time
I can’t wait to see what you have in store for us all!
suzanne from fiskars says:
June 26th, 2008 at 2:25 pmWe love our Fiskateers–all 4600 of you! Thanks.
Angela Daniels (spidergirl) says:
June 26th, 2008 at 2:38 pmOOO- and the circle scallop punch!- It is SOOOOO cute and of course, it has cute name thanks to one of here on the Fiskateer board… =)
Angela Daniels (spidergirl) says:
June 26th, 2008 at 2:39 pmOOO- and the circle scallop punch!- It is SOOOOO cute and of course, it has a fun & creative name thanks to one of us here on the Fiskateer board… =) I can’t wait to get one!
Terri H says:
June 26th, 2008 at 2:42 pmSounds like a fantastic weekend! Thanks for sharing - I love seeing these photos!
Maxine Hodges says:
June 26th, 2008 at 2:49 pmCan’t wait to see al the great new products at CHA. Glad you guys had a great time!!! Thanks for sharing the pictures.
Terry Frias says:
June 26th, 2008 at 2:50 pmLooks like you had so much fun. Being a Fiskateer, I feel like I am part of a really great family. I look forward to new products from Fisk that rock the house! :O)
Elena says:
June 26th, 2008 at 2:53 pmgreat pics! you guys look like you had a blast!
Julie Overby says:
June 26th, 2008 at 2:53 pmThanks so much for the snippets of experiences that you were able to share. What an exciting time! I cannot WAIT to see what this next two years brings!
Michelle #3624 says:
June 26th, 2008 at 3:10 pmLooks like you had an outstanding time thanks for sharing the information, the pictures and your time with us. Looking forward to what lays ahead.
kim3timemom says:
June 26th, 2008 at 3:28 pmWhat fun!! Oh and a scalloped circle..yipee!!
Patty # 2832 says:
June 26th, 2008 at 3:30 pmOH MY …. ANTICIPATION !!
Wow… what a great time you all were able to enjoy..isn’t that great!
I’m sorry I missed the chat but duty calls, and we were on the softball field. DD team did win though!
Scalloped circle punch…OMgosh..can’t wait for that and can’t wait to hear the name!! Love all the cute, cool , quirky names of things!
Thank you my lovely Cheryl for the photo’s !! Love seeing everyones smiling faces! It is so much easier to relate when there is a face attached to the names, dates etc.! Thank you dear one!
Hugs to all and can’t wait for all you new leads to start… I just know things are going to be WOW!
THANKS to all involved for making this community the great place that it is!
Katie #4052 says:
June 26th, 2008 at 3:35 pmCheryl,
Thanks for sharing all the photos and wonderful tidbits from your trip to Madison. We Fiskateers are so excited to be able to get glimpses of what the leads are involved in and it is wonderful to hear that our input is appreciated as I really believe that all of us adore the Fiskars family!!!
I personally can’t wait for all of the new product to add to my growing stash of Fiskars “must-haves”! 
Katie
Proud Fiskateer #4052!!
Yessica says:
June 26th, 2008 at 3:39 pmThe pictures are great and it looks like you had a blast! Looking forward to all the new surprises Fiskars has in store for us. Thanks for sharing!
Tami #804 says:
June 26th, 2008 at 3:57 pmWhat a lovely time you all had. It sounds like lots of fun and good memories were made. Thanks for sharing a peek at your time with the new leads.
[Amy] says:
June 26th, 2008 at 4:12 pmAwesome! I was the one who mentioned the circle scallop punch, and I can’t wait to see it now!
Looks like you all had a wonderful time… I’ll look forward to hearing more. :]
melita says:
June 26th, 2008 at 4:15 pmAwesome photos Cheryl! It looks like you had a blast! Can’t wait to see what the next 2 years brings!
Vicki Bell says:
June 26th, 2008 at 4:20 pmI’m SO PROUD to be a fiskateer, and as I read this post, I have goose bumps, I’m not kidding.
Wow, who knew that our program would be THIS big and growing all the time.
I’m SUPER excited about what the future holds. I can sure tell you that I’ve been feeling a LOT of fiskateer love recently in the form of phone calls, e-mails, wonderful hand made cards and special goodies.
There is truly something VERY special about being a fiskateer! The friendships that I’ve built here are priceless.
Amy #3888 says:
June 26th, 2008 at 5:29 pmWhat an amazing opportunity for all the leads. I’m looking forward to the exciting things you have planned for us this year!
Patti Smith says:
June 26th, 2008 at 6:14 pmIts so good to see pics of you all….I am extremely excited about what you all have in store for us as fiskateers….Miss talking to you Cheryl…XOXO
Carlee #2225 says:
June 26th, 2008 at 7:35 pmOMG!!! Thanks for sharing those awesome photos!! I am so excited for our lil (uh, BIG) community for the next 2 years!!! This is just so awesome and amazing! Oh and yeah, I knew there was a reason I had not bought any other circle scallop punches from other companies!!! Can’t wait for the Squeeze punches!!!! He he he!
Betsy #2572 says:
June 26th, 2008 at 7:44 pmSounds like you had a fabulous time!!!!!! Can’t wait to see all you have in store for us!
debby 2852 says:
June 26th, 2008 at 8:27 pmEverything you shared is so very very speical.
and thanks…now I can tell my “customers/students” that what they wished for is coming! Whoo Hoo
Paula #2796 says:
June 26th, 2008 at 8:44 pmWow - sounds like such a wonderful trip. I can’t wait to hear more about it on the new site. I’m glad the little secret’s out - we SAW the scallop circle punch last Friday on our tour! WOO-HOO - can’t wait to see it in the stores
Lisa #1989 says:
June 26th, 2008 at 9:14 pmThanks for filling us in on all the fun you guys had. I cannot wait to hear how all the plans unfold!
Maya says:
June 26th, 2008 at 9:35 pmYes! We are excited no less that you are! LOL Thanks for sharing the pictures with us. The cheeseheads picture is a keepsake - Go Wisconsin!
I can’t wait to see the new CHA release!
Christine C #2264 says:
June 26th, 2008 at 10:32 pmThanks for sharing the photos’ great to catch up on the fun you had. I can’t wait to see the new scalloped circle punch
Stephanie says:
June 26th, 2008 at 10:57 pmOK, now you have me all excited and wondering WHAT will be the next NEW thing!!!!
Cheryl, thank you for keep us all informed!
Love and Hugs,
Stephanie
Angela #4503 says:
June 26th, 2008 at 11:04 pmI’m happy for you Cheryl! Glad that Fiskars had the event in the summer rather than the bitter cold Wisconsin winter!
Thank you for sharing,
Angela
Casey #1111 says:
June 26th, 2008 at 11:04 pmOh, I so wish I were the person standing in between Geno and Spike in the photo. What a duo of cuteness they are!
Cheryl, you lucky, lucky girl!
Sharon Carroll #1418 says:
June 27th, 2008 at 9:02 amLooks like you guys had an awesome time! Love seeing all the photos. Can’t wait to see what Fiskars and the leads have in store for us
Wendy Jo says:
June 27th, 2008 at 9:14 amCan’t wait to share my photos with all of you! Thanks for the posting Cheryl.
Diana Orlando says:
June 27th, 2008 at 11:07 amI love reading all your stories…
Deborah says:
June 27th, 2008 at 11:14 amThis has been so fun to see you girls sharing this time together. TFS!
Deborah
BethW #2906 says:
June 27th, 2008 at 12:04 pmCheeseheads rock! I am so glad you all had such a good time, those kind of vibes trickle down to the rest of us.
Peggy #4129 says:
June 27th, 2008 at 10:47 pmCheryl: How cool and what fun you must have had. The stories that are running through your brain, trying to figure out what to tell first must be almost overwhelming……When I grow Up I want to be like you girls…..Thanks for the inspiration and the encouragement.
Blessings
Peggy
Kimberley #2626 says:
June 28th, 2008 at 3:00 amIt’s great reading about your visit back “home”. Fiskars has such a stellar reputation — I’ve never heard anyone say anything negative about Fiskars tools. It’s a great company and to hear the people there love it and are so dedicated just brings it all home.
Tara says:
June 28th, 2008 at 9:39 amI am so happy you all had a great time! I look forward to what lies ahead!!! Blessings to you all!