"Training camp mentality!"

For 35 years of my life I reported to training camp around this time of year! I still have those same feelings of anticipation. I in fact I apply them to the tasks at hand at the GCSG:
1.Preparation for the year ahead. 2. Evaluation of all facets of the organization. 3. Practice -practice- practice with an occasional scrimmage or pre- season game (as many sponsorship presentations as possible). 4. Focus on improvement. 5. Instillation of a short and long range plan for success. 6. Grueling repetitions of principals that we must stand by to reduce the margin of error. 7. Correct use of personnel is a major factor. 8. Work hard and smart. 9. Emphasize mental toughness to prepare for the ups and downs that we all encounter. 10. Shave occasionally.

In other words, the relentless pursuit of perfection accomplished through" training camp mentality!"

Wid

"The steel trap!"

For what it's worth I always thought I usually make more good decisions than bad ones.
Also, I have learned that life isn't always fair or easy.
Plus at the office at least, my memory is somewhat of a strong point.
Having said this:
1. I drive an SUV.
2. I own a house in Maricopa.
3. We have lost our Title and Presenting sponsors.
4. I forgot my wife's birthday yesterday. So much for the "steel trap!"

Wid

" Gosh , I love those people!"

For the seventh year in a row we showed increased participation in The Lori Piestewa National Native American Games! 2,022! 79 basketball teams,34 softball teams,22 volleyball teams, 5 baseball teams and 70 cross country and track athletes!
Thanks to The Ft. McDowell Yavapai Nation, the Salt River Pima Tribe, The City of Fountain Hills, and the Fountain Hills School District for their hospitality. It was superb!
A special heartfelt thank you goes out to the Piestewa family. Terry, Percy, Brandon and Carla went "bell to bell!" Their presence cast a special feeling over the entire weekend event." Gosh I love those people!"

Wid

"Its time to operate!"

The weekend proved to be a knock out! Our official hotel, the FT McDowell Radisson, for the LPNNAG was sold out weeks ago so I new they were coming, I just didn't know what sports!
There is always a fine line between quantity and quality. Now that we are assured about the quantity I'm looking forward to continuing our concentration on the quality with a staff meeting at 10am tomorrow.
I will over emphasize the importance to prepare so as to reduce the margin of error. Things always come up , but if you are prepared you can adjust....if you're not, you spend the weekend trying to catch up! That won't happen!
"It's time to operate!"

Wid

"Overwhelming Obligation!"

The people who know me best are aware of how extremely proud I am to be an American. The Forth of July weekend was obviously a time to recognize the significance of "Independence Day"
and the true meaning of the celebration. As tradition has it, we head to California to hook up with all the relatives for family, food and fun. This year was no different.
Upon my return I realized that in two weeks we will present the Lori Piestewa National Native American Games...the largest event of its kind in the nation. Last year 69 tribes, 21 states, 119 cities,1910 athletes ages 6 to 78 participated. I adore Terry, Percy, Carla and Brandon and their willingness to grant permission to use Lori's name. Having said this, the words responsibility, humility, accountability, pride, and the likes come to mind. I promised the family many years ago I would do my very best to uphold the integrity of the honor.
Thus an "Overwhelming Obligation!"

Wid

"Relationships!"

I was reminded this week how important relationships really are in life and in business! While filming footage for our TV Show A to Z Games on AZ TV Channel 13 at 5:30p on Sunday evening, July 6th, the plan was to do a piece with Co-hosts Shawna and Dan so as our viewers could get to know them" up close and personal." What fun! We laughed and told stories ,kidded each other and had some serious moments. What fine people...I hope you enjoy the piece.
Having said that ,the show is produced by some other fine people,Chip and Sandy Boynton, from Boynton productions. The program will focus on our strong relationship with the YMCA and their dynamic CEO Greg O'Brien. I think you will like the format.
A heart felt thank you to Jeff and Brian at AZ TV for the relationship we have formed while doing the show! As we remember it was the relationship with Ron that helped bring vision to reality. I think you'll like the show!
You get the picture... its all about" relationships!"

Wid
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