Not long ago I received an email from a gentleman who at one time I considered my best friend. He mentioned that he had just completed reading every one of my blogs. After several complimentary comments about the content, I was somewhat taken back since I had lost contact with this friend over the past 20 years. To be honest, I took his remarks very seriously and was "quietly pleased".
Thank you my friend.
~Wid
Friday, January 28, 2011
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
"The Plan"
5 days and counting for the annual Essay Contest deadline. There is still time to get your essay submitted. Check out the details on our website at www.gcsg.org. As always we appreciate your marketing efforts in getting the word out!
Another opportunity to get involved with the Essay Contest is to volunteer! With essays coming in from all across the U.S., we need qualified individuals for screening and judging. The screening process will take place in the Games office beginning January 26th. There will be flexible shifts throughout the week to donate your time. If you are available please contact Tara at the games office at 480-517-9700.
The Nineteenth annual Grand Canyon State Winter Games sponsored by Prisma Graphics and Integrated Real Estate Services already the nations largest amateur Winter Sports Festival, is highlighting 44 sports over 17 weekends. The games will take place all across the state of Arizona from January thru April. Athletes of all ages and abilities are eligible to compete.
Entry booklets are being distributed to all marketing outlets and athletes this week. If you would like some additional books at your location to support our marketing efforts please contact Wid at the office at 480-517-9700.
Get Up! Get Active! Get Involved! Get Healthy!
~Wid
Another opportunity to get involved with the Essay Contest is to volunteer! With essays coming in from all across the U.S., we need qualified individuals for screening and judging. The screening process will take place in the Games office beginning January 26th. There will be flexible shifts throughout the week to donate your time. If you are available please contact Tara at the games office at 480-517-9700.
The Nineteenth annual Grand Canyon State Winter Games sponsored by Prisma Graphics and Integrated Real Estate Services already the nations largest amateur Winter Sports Festival, is highlighting 44 sports over 17 weekends. The games will take place all across the state of Arizona from January thru April. Athletes of all ages and abilities are eligible to compete.
Entry booklets are being distributed to all marketing outlets and athletes this week. If you would like some additional books at your location to support our marketing efforts please contact Wid at the office at 480-517-9700.
Get Up! Get Active! Get Involved! Get Healthy!
~Wid
Monday, January 3, 2011
I’m Back
Strong Finish to 2010
1. Wrestling event draws 100
2. Fifth Grandchild Lyla Joy born on December 15
3. 2nd Essay Contest Mailer went out
4. January 1~ 7 years without missing my daily workout
5. Move back to our offices in Tempe~ compliments of Integrated Real Estate
Services
6. 63 years old and never have missed a day of work
7. Winter Games Entry books finished and mailed
Fast Start to 2011
1. Make Family a priority
2. Pledge to renew Grand Canyon State Games philosophy
3. Decision made to have full knee replacement
4. Be prepared to adjust to our changing world
5. Make recruiting sponsors a personal mission
6. Make my own overall health a prime focus
7. Improve the competition, hospitality, and presentation of all Grand Canyon
State Games 100 events
The best to each and every one of you as we together embark on a prosperous and meaningful 2011
~Wid
1. Wrestling event draws 100
2. Fifth Grandchild Lyla Joy born on December 15
3. 2nd Essay Contest Mailer went out
4. January 1~ 7 years without missing my daily workout
5. Move back to our offices in Tempe~ compliments of Integrated Real Estate
Services
6. 63 years old and never have missed a day of work
7. Winter Games Entry books finished and mailed
Fast Start to 2011
1. Make Family a priority
2. Pledge to renew Grand Canyon State Games philosophy
3. Decision made to have full knee replacement
4. Be prepared to adjust to our changing world
5. Make recruiting sponsors a personal mission
6. Make my own overall health a prime focus
7. Improve the competition, hospitality, and presentation of all Grand Canyon
State Games 100 events
The best to each and every one of you as we together embark on a prosperous and meaningful 2011
~Wid
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Friday, November 12, 2010
"Never forget ! "
Growing up in my family there was one thing that was constant for sure.My father was a Pearl Harbor survivor and we were taught from day one "Never forget Pearl Harbor!"
To all our Veterans a heartfelt thank you for your sacrifice that gives us the freedom we experience today!
Thanks Dad!
Wid
To all our Veterans a heartfelt thank you for your sacrifice that gives us the freedom we experience today!
Thanks Dad!
Wid
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
It’s Your Call . . .
There was a Letter to the Editor in the local paper recently responding to an earlier letter that urged people to take responsibility for their eating and health choices. (Sound familiar?) The responding lady was saying she didn’t want anyone – including the Government – telling her what her family should eat or how they should live their lives.
That attitude concerns me when people don’t take a hard look at the consequences of their actions. We’re all concerned with the escalating costs of government at all levels and the rising cost of living in general. Each year the obesity epidemic costs the nation more than $117 billion in medical costs and lost productivity. We’re talking about 68% of the U.S. population who are overweight or obese.
What really caught my eye was a report from Sweden that stated men who are obese at age 20 have already taken years off their lives – eight years to be exact. Researchers tracked the military records of 5,000 men, starting at age 20 and going up to age 80. They found that most men who were obese at 20 were apt to be plagued by excess weight for the rest of their lives.
This is why I have spent so much time talking about the problems of obesity, especially in young people. Now is the time to take action and realize that your health is your responsibility if you truly care about living a long and healthy life.
~Wid
That attitude concerns me when people don’t take a hard look at the consequences of their actions. We’re all concerned with the escalating costs of government at all levels and the rising cost of living in general. Each year the obesity epidemic costs the nation more than $117 billion in medical costs and lost productivity. We’re talking about 68% of the U.S. population who are overweight or obese.
What really caught my eye was a report from Sweden that stated men who are obese at age 20 have already taken years off their lives – eight years to be exact. Researchers tracked the military records of 5,000 men, starting at age 20 and going up to age 80. They found that most men who were obese at 20 were apt to be plagued by excess weight for the rest of their lives.
This is why I have spent so much time talking about the problems of obesity, especially in young people. Now is the time to take action and realize that your health is your responsibility if you truly care about living a long and healthy life.
~Wid
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