Around four years ago, the finance & administration team including Sr. Program Associate Connie Newsome and Sr. Accountant Maritta Allison, came up with the idea of using a stuffed OTTer as the office mascot. Many members of the OTT team referred to themselves as the OTT-ers or “otters,” so no other animal could be a better choice. This summer, members of the office took the mascot abroad on travels all over the globe.
Rome: First, the OTTer went to Italy and decided to Rome around a bit. |
Ireland: While in Ireland, the OTTer even decided to test the quality of Irish beer and explore the countryside. He can neither deny nor confirm that the grass is always greener on the Irish side, but it certainly was green. |
England: The OTTer investigated Stone Henge and contemplated how many otters it took to build such a structure. |
Back in London after the long wait to see the changing of the guard at Buckingham palace, the OTTer decided a life of royalty did not suit him. |
Germany: OTTer tested out the local automobiles in Germany, and may or may not have tested them out on the Autobahn. |
South Africa: After fulfilling his need for speed, OTTer hopped over to South Africa where he made friends with the local wildlife. |
Mt. Ellinor Olympic: OTTer decided to head back home to the United States, where he soaked up the sun after hiking to the top of Mt. Ellinor Olympic. |
Omaha: The OTTer took the bull by the horns in Omaha! |
Mt. Rushmore: Hearing about a rock group with four men, the OTTer anticipated a more lively show at Mt. Rushmore. |
Texas: The OTTer ate some delicious food in Texas before exploring Austin, where he discovered that everything truly is bigger in Texas. |
Disney Animal Kingdom: OTTer got a little goofy on the trip to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, although his behavior could be attributed to all the candy he enjoyed. |
DC: OTTer saw all the sights in DC; he spent time with Honest Abe, did some people watching, and saw the National Monument. |
After a long summer of travels, OTTer decided to go back home to the place it loves most–Atlanta.
