40-Year Employee Surprised with Corvette

WCCO Belting, Inc. Christmas Social
Honoring 40-Year Employee - Mike Boock
Wahpeton, North Dakota, Dec 1st, 2012
On December 1st, 1972, Mr. Mike Boock accepted a new job offer. Forty years later at the 2012 WCCO Belting Holiday Social in Wahpeton, which was held on the same date Boock originally started working with the Shorma family businesses, he received a special thank you for his decades of dedication and hard work from the Shorma family... a fully-restored 1972 Corvette.
All of the employees attending the party, including Boock who is the current Shipping and Receiving Manager of Shorma-owned WCCO Belting in Wahpeton, were led to believe that a small program and comical "roast" were the special events of the evening. Yet WCCO President Thomas Shorma (speaker on video), whose father started the business in 1954, had a surprise in store. As the program was concluding, he gave Boock one last gift box to open in front of over two hundred family, friends, and coworkers. The anticipation in the room quickly thickened as Boock, with a look of question on his face, pulled out a small model car and car key. At that moment, two other Shorma siblings in attendance opened the back doors of the Wahpeton Eagles Club, a rumbling engine was heard, and driven into the room was a fully-restored 1972 Corvette that matched the model and key in Boock's hand.
This will not be the end of the story for WCCO's now infamous employee recognition. WCCO has numerous employees who have chosen to make WCCO their career, and many have spent over twenty and thirty years working with Shorma businesses. As President Tom Shorma said, "If someone is willing to dedicate forty years of his or her life to our family business, this is the least we can do."
Video added by Karley Shorma, 3rd generation WCCO Belting employee
WCCO Belting
www.wccobelt.com
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[@jeffreylight2454]

And that ladies and gentlemen is how you treat employees that dedicate their lives to their business. Hats off to WCCO Belting

[@dave3417]

Many businesses and companies can learn from this that is if they care appreciate their employees but most don't at all but their are a few that do like this businesses seen some other business has done companies do something like this because without awesome employees that keeping there business going with out them they don't have a business or costermers to buy there products to stay in business tc stay safe

[@willsummers1245]

@@dave3417 where I work they get mad if you go to see the doctor and I have Sugar da beatus

[@dave3417]

@@willsummers1245 sorry to hear that most companies don't care about their employees hopefully u can find a better job where you are appreciated gl tc staysafe

[@stevevar4710]

It's nice when a company recognizes their employees and doesn't treat them as numbers.

[@mychoclabwinston]

steve var it doesn't happen a lot, this is a great company that did this for man

[@mikekeenanphd]

Manager of shipping and receiving is what the video said. That is not an executive position.

[@angurisloud]

He stuck around for 40 years... Manager... if you were at ONE JOB for 40 years I'd hope you could work your way up to that level...

[@undkar]

Hello! Mike is the Shipping and Receiving Manager. The business is still owned and managed by the Second Generation of the family.

[@MisterTwister88]

Seller Skeptic he was a "regular" employee at one time. It's called advancement

[@brookswade5774]

Most companies try to find a way to get rid of 40 year employees because a new employee is cheaper. This act speaks volumes about the owners, and it's rare.

[@quintonmchale7997]

brooks wade A lot of smaller companies have someone waiting in line ( within 9 months of hiring you) to take your job for a lower wage & less benefits. They're just waiting for an excuse to get rid of you.

[@brookswade5774]

Quinton McHale That's true. It's not just big companies. It's nice to see a company that appreciates its employees. It's too rare these days.

[@thomashopkins2509]

In our reality Most Employers act like they care but only care about the Dollars. If I had been working for this company and they did this I would tell everyone How proud I was to work for a human being

[@amberhall1288]

Absolutely!

[@matthew-oc5oe]

LOL that's not true in the slightest

[@LeaMacDonald]

Outstanding employee, outstanding company.

[@floswason8776]

You said it all

[@camarokidd75]

This, you just don't see anymore. 1) an awesome gift from your own company, and 2) somebody being at the job for 40 years. Kudos to WCCO. Other companies need to take note here.

[@livsnjutare2705]

camarokidd75 what on world makes a guy stand with the single company for a decades? of course the company itself!

[@DUNEATV]

Great way to recognize a great employee!

[@babyggrl14]

I love this, that they gave back to an employee!! :>

[@Ryan-ex6cg]

Katie T Hi !

[@3M13_Emie]

So sweet of them awwww

[@MatNewtonTrio]

What's more beautiful than the Corvette is knowing just how much people love you and value your hard work.

[@cocoadog1998]

If an employee ever gave my business 40 years of their life I would do something like this too

[@Offdaheazy]

cocoadog1998 that would be employee/family! 40 years is hella dedication

[@debbiepeter112]

Can I work for you please? Lol.

[@RBLong0928]

Oh my word!! Congratulations! My husband recently retired from a 40-year job. He was very loyal. This is a big, well known company. They just don't appreciate their employees like they should. This is wonderful!

[@kathiepadilla1693]

This Is What You Call A Great Company Who Truly Respects and Appreciates Their Employees ♡

[@jillianjoys1443]

My Father is just like the Owner of this company when it comes to appreciating and realizing how blessed he is to have employees that have stuck by from day one. It's so nice to see other employers who act the same as my Dad

[@JohnPullum]

It's so nice to see a company that shows their employees that they are appreciated.

[@semones57]

It's very few companies that are as much of a family as your personal family. Beautiful....

[@markmurtagh4434]

How can there be dislikes this is beautiful I knew a old fellow that spent 50 years as a boiler attend and with a company I once worked for an when he retired all he got was a handshake

[@roccostafford2564]

Thats a really great gift, outstanding. This company respects this man seriously after 40 years. But this man gave 40 years of his life for this company. They are really happy wich each other great.

[@amberhall1288]

Now that’s how you honor a 40 year employee. Kudos WCCO!

[@ccvee7287]

Honoring my employees is going to be a staple of my newly formed business.

[@robertortega32]

This is a very good employer that really takes the time to reward its workers

[@colonialroofingofnorthcaro441]

40 years obviously a exceptional employee he deserves it

[@gedisdiop]

I'm moved to tears. WCCO is a company that shows their appreciation for their hard working employees. Good job, Mike !

[@marksims7]

Congrats to Mike Boock on 40 years of dedication! A truly inspiring video!

[@sigblack432]

Nice to see a company recognize their employees as a person not a number awesome company

[@RoopDaddy86]

I don't even know what the company does, but I'd support any company that treats their team members, who have proven their commitment, like this. Bravo.

[@michael2305]

now that is very nice and I'm sure he deserved it, great gift!

[@mc1dash1b]

Being a leader is not the same as being a manager or being "in charge". Mike is a leader and a good team member. His employer understands that nobody wants to feel unappreciated and everyone wants to be on a winning team. They appear to place great emphasis on communication, which is vital in describing and maintaining a shared vision and goal to work toward. I would like to work for an organization with such accurate insight.

[@dutchmill4795]

Nice to see, we had a guy leave here after 50 years and all he got was a handshake. Sad.

[@charleslarge9033]

it is nice to see a company appreciate their employees

[@minchui]

That's how you're supposed to treat your employees!!! Beautiful!!

[@darrenheadrick3669]

My Dad worked for Eaton Corp. For 30 years before he retired. Started in 1975 as maintenance coordinator at their research and development headquarters in southfield Michigan. My Dad already had a 59 corvette so Eaton sent him and my step mom on a 2 week cruise all expenses paid to the Caribbean all first class accommodations.

[@shawnwest1193]

They didn't say it, but I bet this man never missed a day of work in 40 years, never late. Awesome gift back to him for 40 years.

[@camman6912]

The company I worked for gave so much to their KIDS

[@523morena]

What a wonderful gesture to show appreciation to a dedicated employee. love this

[@raharaha6759]

Good for them, its great to see a company respect a guy that dedicated his life to them no matter what the level!!

[@andycollins9685]

more companies should be this good to their employees

[@HiMarsPewPew]

That’s an amazing example of not only gratitude by the company but equity earned by that long tenured employee. If more companies treated and acted like this America would be a much better place.

[@BiltsOne]

That is one sweet vette. Well deserved.

[@PROTEK123]

What a great advert for this company and may ALL companies around take note.... THIS IS HOW YOU REPAY LOYALTY

[@ladyelainefairchilde4632]

Very nice. He kept his word.

[@pinellasexoticreptiles8707]

Totally outstanding to see another company like this during ones retirement. I am retiring in two days after long years of retirement and was also like Mike being "on top of the world" with the outcome of a key , title, and new registration number sticker in a envelope to my new boat. My boss has blown me away and I love his family to death. Though retiring in 2 days, he will always have me if ever needed to fill in temporarily. Mike is the second person I ever seen with this blessed opportunity with his new Corvette, I wish him all the very best that life has to offer , great job and best wishes to you and your family.

[@slr379x9]

that's the way it should be. Props to that company. My dad worked 30 years in a factory until they laid him off and all he got was a kick out the door.

[@xtemplarx]

I thought it was just going to be a plain old vette. This is something special.

[@eiserntorsphantomoftheoper2154]

Last year for chrome front bumper. Beautiful.

[@rubenvasquez021]

It's nice to see a company show appreciation take care of there employees they are like family not just a number

[@peterwhalley879]

What a fantastic company with a culture very few organisations ever achieve.

[@APOLITRON]

So awesome, this is what a company should be like.

[@N-Scale]

Must be great to have a 40 year employer recognize your true value. Thumbs up and good guys do finish first. Mike

[@musicmike1960]

I'm retiring at the end of May after 32 years and I'll be lucky to get a hand shake...Nice to work for a place who REALLY appreciates an employee...Hell a free lunch would be nice...

[@FSEVENMAN]

how do 50 people dislike this video? what is there to dislike about a great gesture to a great employee from an appreciative company? how miserable is your life if you have to dislike this?

[@BobbyTucker]

Jealousy

[@lorihenley2823]

Awesome!!!!! All companies that have been with them SHOULD get something great for that dedicated employee!!!!! Bless u ALL!!!

[@CONTENDER791]

Thats the kind of Company you could only hope to work for. Most companies today dont care a bit about you , if you have a health problem they look for ways to get rid of you instead of standing by you. Great video

[@texaswader]

I certainly enjoyed this video and I hope that almost 4 years later Mike is still driving the Vette. And kudos to WCCO Belting for showing your 40 year employee and the world that you care about your people. Most excellent. Congratulations to Mike Boock. 40 years of employment is truly inspiring.

[@undkar]

Mike is still driving his car! In the North Dakota summer months at least :) He'll be celebrating 45 years with us in December.

[@texaswader]

Very cool.

[@jel5034]

Nice touch. Humbling in this sometimes shitty world. Well done all round.

[@emperormaximusII]

Thats the kind of employee treatment I want to continue and ensure in the family business. Absolutely spot on.

[@donaldlarkin2208]

Now that's how a company should treat a dedicated employee. Great Video!!

[@kimjimenez8752]

Most humbling presentation of gratitude for a service to a devout employee... brought tears to my eyes..

[@whatchacookin1096]

You never, ever can beat the the drive, love, quality and determination of the Midwest!

[@TheSixfinger1]

That’s the way to run a business! Showing gratitude for dedication and service and most of all, loyalty. Well done you! Wonderful video! Congratulations from the 🇬🇧!

[@jaynareynolds3684]

What a fabulous company! The owner is a legend!

[@florianwolf9380]

Great employer, they understand that motivated & loyal employees are key to growing & expanding successful companies.

[@ad78]

this man probably doing a wonderful and a heck of a job for the company

[@tedheavy3441]

This is the coolest fucking commercial I have ever seen. Hell I trust those people.

[@Danofnj]

Wow. Wonderful. I'm sure you earned it. Congratulations!!!

[@ricardomartinho706]

One of a kind Company! Wish them the best!

[@jessegillmore1856]

This is so cool. Actually got the opportunity to drive a car like that, such a nice car. He deserves that car

[@steepskier5301]

The right way to treat someone devoted to a company.

[@tippfff]

well deserved ...enjoy it !!

[@samshipley6940]

Really nice gesture from a company to a dedicated employee 👍👍👍👍👍

[@JoeCubicle]

Treat your employees well and they will treat your customers well.

[@brentkonotopsky4972]

You earned it. Congrats.

[@DaxxTerryGreen]

Awesome work friends. You want great employees treat them well. Simple.

[@gailbender4802]

I wish there were more like this. Not because of the car, but because they appreciate their people! Classy move guys. Classy. Move.

[@__d_k__5300]

What a great company. For them remembering the people that have helped them get to where they are today. Not many bosses look after people these days. I hope this company continues to grow they deserve it. Watching from Australia 🇦🇺 thanks for sharing.

[@38possum]

Outstanding Company with overwhelming gratitude for an employee and employees that's just awesome.

[@mntrucklord1085]

Wow what a nice car! Good for him! Good of the company to recognize him

[@redriver6541]

Congrats to you Mike.....and thank you WCCO.....that's class.

[@victormaslo3830]

Wow. wish I worked for a company as appreciative of hard loyal workers as this one!

[@rperez3883]

who's cutting onions up in here getting me teary eyed....

[@tyg7002]

awesome. another reason why you should be as selfless as you can be without expecting recognition.

[@WonderlandUnited]

This is how things should be! Great video! Thank you for sharing!

[@saxmanization]

what a beautiful video. what a great company. congrats MIke. I will have 40 years with my company in a few months and I am sure I will be getting a kick in the ass.

[@sammifishbein1503]

Great People, Make great employees! Job well Done !!!

[@kyleBlittle]

This is a beautiful gesture!

[@sunflower_aefer]

My third dream car! He is sooooo lucky!!!!!

[@markg.2501]

THAT.......is a beautiful thing. What a terrific Employer.

[@toshayonguard4253]

Boy Boy millions of company’s out there could learn a lot from this company and it’s ethics 🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@MysteryScienceGaming]

4:00 you can hear the guy who retired at 39 years in the background

[@daltonschannel8405]

This is how its done after 40 years. Cheer's!!

[@NYAZWoman]

WTG WCCO Belting for recognizing your employees hard work and dedication. That is a rare thing these days. Enjoy the Stingray Mike.

[@AudiophileTubes]

Very kind gesture! More companies should be like this, especially when it comes to recognizing truly kind and valuable employees! WCCO execs, you all rock!

[@Scottwhittysydney]

reaffirming humanity. Thx. :) we are surrounded by hate...love one another as often as you can. even with just a friendly smile.

[@markduckmanton4227]

What a beautiful car...nice touch

[@Kev20392]

good on that company! companies like this are few and far between. Nice to see a dedicated employee recognized and rewarded for a lifetime of service.

[@Warandpeace569]

72 Corvette Stingray! You deserve it buddy. have a good time with her!

[@tfs94gt]

WOW. That was a good one. Goes without saying that’s a rare move these days. Congrats all around. Great video.

[@kimberlygray7059]

Me and my sisters talk about it all the time how do people stay on there job 20 years.but 40 wow you really truly deserve it.may God bless you.

[@rockthesix7393]

After as almost many years, the company i helped build, laid me off 5 days before christmas. WCCO is thankful for their employees. Great job!!!

[@joshespiritu8074]

This is the kind of stuff that keeps companies going, great job wcca belting!

[@seangelarden8753]

America has so many wonderful people like that good to see that sense of family and shared pride

[@thelmabee411]

love this video !!!!!! what a surprise, you could see it on his face !!!!