I SEE LOCAL SERVICE CLUBS LOSING MEMBERSHIP.

I see local service clubs losing membership. Here in Ladner BC, the average Service Club membership is older now because young people aren't joining. Older members are tiring off and burning out. The clubs are reducing in size and naturally reducing the amount of good they will be able to do, and they do a lot of things for the community which would fall into the hands of the municipality paid for by our taxes.

People are so busy now trying to make ends meet. Mom & Dad both working. Who's got time to spare? Kid's volunteer for work experience and then don't have time to volunteer just to be of help.
The Community needs good young people to volunteer, as a matter of fact the community needs everyone and anyone to volunteer. A good place to get involved is a local service club, and there are many. They all do good work, have great comaraderie and for the selfish part of your selfless act (YOU WILL GET NOTICED).
I heard it again the other day about 'It takes a community to raise a child'. I've written before using this same idea that 'it takes a community to raise a successful business'. But what happens if the community doesn't care. Everybody's on their own and the whole process slows right down.
I say it again and write it again.... It takes a community to raise a successful business. People working in concert. Staff, Suppliers, Customers, IT, Couriers, Banking, Family, People on the street, everybody.
My business is aimed at helping people who are helping themselves. People who are doing things to get noticed. Doing things for their community. It's okay to be a little selfish and do things for the particular community that can help your business in the long run. For instance, if you volunteer for your Chamber of Commerce and become involved in events and functions, you will be noticed. Just like if you volunteer and work with your church, your hospital thrift shop, your local food bank or business association. YOU WILL BE NOTICED.
Not everyone you talk to wants nor needs your services but chances are they know someone that does. That's the referral you want. If you're a good volunteer somewhere, someone remembers that and mentions it to a friend who needs your services. How much better does it get.
If you want to get noticed amongst the crowd of competitors, suppliers and customers, try advertising through promotional products directed to the target. If you want to promote your product, company or event, try advertising through promotional products directed to that target.
If you want to reward your faithful, loyal, hardworking, innovative employees, try rewards through promotional products directed to that target. If you want to be remembered and stand out at a Trade Show event, try promotional products directed to that target.

Do they teach about volunteering at Entreprenuerial School?

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Rod Winning is the president of Winning Fairways Inc. Promotional Products for Success Rod has a background in business. info@winningfairways.com
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Machu Picchu and Your Business

500 years ago, the Inca's built this masterpiece city on the top of mountains, completely protected from their enemies. Self sustaining, hidden, high in the mountain region of the Andies and safe.

This 'Lost City of the Inca's' is now on of the 7 wonders of the modern world. When it was found, it was in pretty much the state that the Inca's left it, although the weather has played a part in deterioration.

The people of Machu Picchu are working steadily to rebuild and ruins and maintain the city as it was. It is open from about 7AM to 5PM every day. There is a gate on the trail to Wauen Picchu where the city reaches it's highest points and the trails are narrow and one way. It is the mountain peak so famous in pictures as seen above. One way up and one way down. Only 400 people can do this climb each day and they have usually filled up by 7:30 AM.

So what has this to do with Promotional Products and my business?

Well I've always had a motto when a job came along which just looked too tough that it may not be possible. 'They built the Pyramids, didn't they? Once you size your job up against the Pyramids, then all of a sudden the task at hand doesn't look so big and impossible.

Now I can say 'They built Machu Picchu didn't they? We should be able to do anything we put our mind to. The Incan's were just people with a plan and they took to it and got it done.

So what's the difference to us. We have a plan (don't we?) so let's get to it and get it done.

If your plan includes promoting your company far and wide, and you think you could use some help in the promotional products department, give me a call.

My name is Rod Winning rod.winning@gmail.com rod.fairways@hotmail.com

Machu Picchu is so vast, amazing and beautiful that you can't prepare yourself for the viewing. Whatever you think you are going to see, it is that and more. Even before you get on site, you will be seeing things which will amaze you.

It definitely is a must see

Rod Winning

Inukshuks - a constant reminder of relationships

INUKSHUKS - a symbol of dependence on strong relationships.

INUKSHUKS have become a great promotional product gift which carries many very good and intentional meanings. Although the original sign posts are found in North West Territories and the Arctic, they have become popular all over Canada and have been adopted bythe West Coast with a giant Inukshuk in Vancouver overlooking English Bay.Even the 2010 Olympic's has chosen it as their symbol.The most popular Inukshuks are made from frosted glass blocks and built into shape from 2" high to 11" high. They have become popular as Awards of excellence, Corportate team building, Sports achievement or just gifts from visitors.The Inukshuks we sell are made in Vancouver BC Canada.We always include a card which tells the story of the Inukshuk.The stories vary but have the same relative meaning.

INUKSHUKS Stone figures built to resemble humans, Inukshuks originally found along Canada’s northern shores are now popular in B.C. and throughout Canada. Built as landmarks to aid in navigation, the Inukshuk has been adopted as a symbol to remind us of our dependence on each other and the value of strong relationships.We value the Inukshuk an important promotional product.

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'I'm not a plastic bag' - sells out in UK

Wow, the 'I'm not a plastic bag' sold 20,000 pces from 45o stores in a few hours in UK. That just shows that people all over the world will in fact spend a few dollars to help 'Mother Earth'

I posted this article April 11, 2007

Eco friendly shopping bags - plastic bags banned

-Tofino BC is looking at a plastic bag tax as a way to reduce plastic in the landfill.
-Leaf Rapids, Manitoba banning plastic bags.
-Rossland BC banning plastic shopping bags.
-Ireland has a plastic bag levy since 2002 and reduced use by 90%.

It will take a desire from businesses to offer alternatives
and a desire from customers to consider how they can make a difference.

Ladner village (Delta BC) is looking at more ways to become eco friendly.

The promotional products industry for years has been selling custom imprinted tote bags which are reusable and which will carry the logo / message of the supplier.

These have always been a good promotions tool.

Imagine your name, logo and message being carried to the shopping mall, packed with goods, taken home, unpacked and put back in the car for the next trip. These could last literally forever.
People will also develop their favourite bag. Just like ladies have their favourite purse.
How do you want to be seen? Like you're doing something to help? or like you don't care?

Call for pictures of bags and pricing for imprinting of logo and message.

www.winningfairways.com shows some promotional products pictures and links.

With Gratitude. Rod Winning info@winningfairways.com or rod.winning@gmail.com