Advertiser Forum: New Year’s Resolutions at Work Anna Stamm Over the next few weeks, we’ll be bombarded with commercials for fitness club memberships and all of those other things we’re supposed to have in our new year’s resolutions designed for “self-improvement.” While most people give up on their resolutions by February,... Read More January 2017 Issue #10210 Page 4
Advertiser Forum: Giving Thanks, Celebrating the Season, and Striving to Be Better Anna Stamm This is the time of year when we are all reflecting on our lives. We give thanks during Thanksgiving, and we look forward to a shiny and bright holiday season through the end of the year. Over time, some of this may start to feel automatic, as we slip into the same routines we take every year,... Read More December 2016 Issue #09209 Page 4
Advertiser Forum: Industry Heroes Anna Stamm Many people have commented on the great articles Carl Schoening has contributed to this magazine. Because we don’t have his reflections on industry leaders in this issue, I’ve decided to contribute some of my own. While I am the first person to say “I’m no Carl... Read More November 2016 Issue #09208 Page 12
Advertiser Forum: If It’s October, It Must Be BCMC Time! Anna Stamm Yes, it’s true, I have not been in attendance at many BCMC shows. But over the years, I’ve been involved with lots of them, so I know they can be a lot of work and a lot of fun. Building Community, Making Connections I remember the day that slogan came into being, because I was... Read More October 2016 Issue #09207 Page 10
It’s All About Heart Anna Stamm Each month before writing this column, I reflect on interesting conversations I’ve had or news and stories I’ve heard. This month, however, I’m a bit more reflective than most. I think “there’s a story in there somewhere” though, so here’s the path that... Read More September 2016 Issue #09206 Page 10
Advertiser Forum: Now Entering the Work Zone: Building A Library Anna Stamm The astute observer on our website may have noticed some new links appearing. We should also have a little construction sign up though – the new section is very much a work in progress! Where is that article? From time to time, we’re asked to forward individual PDF copies of... Read More August 2016 Issue #09205 Page 10
Advertiser Forum: Giving Back One Day at a Time Anna Stamm We all know about the grand projects undertaken in our industry to support worthy causes and help others in need. We’re proud to report on these terrific causes and thank the chapters, companies, and individuals who contribute time, materials, and cash. But the big projects aren’t... Read More July 2016 Issue #09204 Page 10
Advertiser Forum: Satisfaction and Communication Anna Stamm Recently, several people I know were asked to participate in satisfaction surveys. Though their situations differed, all of the surveys were motivated by good intentions. Even so, the results were mixed. As an outsider observing them, I’ve been struck by the things, both good and not so... Read More June 2016 Issue #09203 Page 10
Advertiser Forum: Good Fun for Good Causes Anna Stamm SBCA Chapters will always hold a special place in my heart and I love an opportunity to sing their praises. Well, the Truss Manufacturers Association of Texas, a.k.a. TMAT, has really done something worth praising – it just raised a bucket of money for charity! Showing Texas Pride In... Read More May 2016 Issue #09202 Page 10
Advertiser Forum: 200 Issues and Counting Anna Stamm Last month, The Advertiser hit a milestone – its 200th issue! To recognize that achievement, let’s take a quick look back at how this magazine has evolved from its humble beginnings. 8 Years Ago and 8 Pages When The Advertiser was launched in the fall of 2008, it was 8 pages... Read More April 2016 Issue #09201 Page 10