I tried. I mean I asked around and I really tried to think of a company where the Top Leader goes out to the company, address the group (open to any Employee) and then take questions and answers.

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This episode of Red Belly Radio is about the party before what has become more like a concert than a corporate message. Gary Kelly, our President, CEO, and Chairman of the Board gives a
prepared speech and answer questions at our Employee Message tothe Field. yes, I said it is about the tailgate party before the Message.

Imagine going to a Company event and walking out with the experience of a lifetime.

That’s what happened to six lucky SWA Employees who won the grand prizes at our 2009 Messages to the Field--a trip for them and a guest to visit the Boeing factory in Seattle and accept delivery of a brand new SWA airplane!

Southwest Warriors Music Video shown at the Southwest Airlines' 2009 Messages to the Field.

             The telephone was ringing as I arrived at my office early one morning.  On the line was Tonda Montague, Senior Director Communications Initiatives.  She got right to the point.  “Mike,