The Great Richmond Travel Adventure

June 18, 2010 - Scavenger hunt clues? Check. Cars packed with eager-for-adventure MB staffers? Check. The promise of BBQ deliciousness from Steve's beloved meat shop, The Butchery? Check.

MB's CEO Steve Klein recently invited the MB gang out to his home on one condition - that we embark on a scavenger hunt: The Great Richmond Travel Adventure. Our fearless leader created a Bells Corners/Richmond version of The Amazing Race. It had us set astray throughout the countryside, west of Ottawa, seeking clues in the most unusual places. We accepted the mission and were divided into five teams. And so the adventure began.

Teams began with staggered start times in the early afternoon. We visited The Butchery, two golf clubs, the community of Bells Corners and the village of Richmond, one church, a bunny patch, drove past strawberry fields and gorgeous scenery, visited Steve's neighbours, got a history lesson, checked out some local murals, were enticed by a chip truck, and eventually ended up at Steve's place. Answers in hand, there was a potluck feast/BBQ and then came the bragging rights. It was a draw for first place between Melinda's team and Sarah's team. Steve supplied prizes, which consisted of gift certificates and goodies from the Richmond Bakery.

Most creative team building exercise to date? Check.

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