Advertiser Forum: Never Rule Out the Unexpected Anna Stamm Life is unpredictable. I know you’ve heard that before, but it bears repeating…and repeating. As we grow older, we think we know stuff. That’s natural. It started when we were children – every time we learned something, we knew we were a little smarter and, by the same... Read More April 2017 Issue #10213 Page 4
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
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: 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
Advertiser Forum: Seeing Things from a Higher Perspective Anna Stamm Gadgets. Upgrades. Fads. Some people love to get the next new thing as soon as they can, some people wait to see if it’s a lasting improvement or a passing craze. Me? I’m the kind of person who waits. I didn’t buy Laser Discs when they were hot, nor did I think SuperBeta was... Read More March 2016 Issue #09200 Page 8
Question of the Day: WOW! Did you see the January Advertiser? Stan Sias If you are anything like me, you were delighted with the new format and content of the January issue. Congratulations to Anna and Thom on producing a first rate resource periodical. I was delighted to see new articles by Carl Schoening at Eagle Metal Products, Sean Hubbard at Square 1 Design and... Read More February 2016 Issue #09199 Page 4
Advertiser Forum: Fighting the Good Fight Anna Stamm In January, I had the privilege of once again attending SBCA Chapter meetings. Having participated in meetings for many years as WTCA/SBCA staff, it was funny to think I was now calling in as an SBCA member. In the past, I spent 13 years working to support members, and now I was a member too!... Read More February 2016 Issue #09199 Page 10
What Happened to the Fun? Carl Schoening So, here I sit with plenty of work that needs to be done. I began thinking of when I first started in the industry, then becoming involved in the national association, then becoming the western distributor of involved. The one constant in all of that “doing” was that as a group we... Read More February 2016 Issue #09199 Page 14