Pest Management Professional, July 2015
Start Up DiarieS Continued From Page 68 orphans in Haiti If it werent for people like my brother where would these kids get toothbrushes clean drinking water and mosquito nets Many people are uninspired Who are the heroes in this millennium Athletes movie stars political activists Most are empty heroes filling up empty places in our lives There are some worthwhile charities started by entertainers but for the most part its their money thats helping their causes and not their actions The reason why Im so involved with the youth in my town is because I was inspired by the president of the baseball league Joe Meyer who works tirelessly to make beautiful fields and a fun atmosphere for local kids I was inspired to rejoin the Illinois Pest Control Association IPCA after the hard working men and women of the IPCA convinced me to return to the board of directors Inspiration is a powerful tool to combat lethargy and complacency As business professionals we need to be the pillars of our communities We need to give back to the communities from which we are reaping our rewards Become a soccer coach a volunteer firefighter or a library assistant Get involved in an industry organization I recently received an email from former colleague Tom Aho who said being active in my state association helped my business I was able to meet folks from all over the world and gained insight into how they ran their businesses including what worked and what didnt Another Schopen is president of McHenry Ill based Schopen Pest Solutions You can reach him at 847 529 BUGS or pete@ schopenpest com benefit of volunteering is meeting people who could potentially become clients I have at least a dozen families that use Schopen Pest Solutions just because I am a coach Our shared enthusiasm binds us together PMP How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world Anne Frank What do PMPs readers think Are you or your company involved in volunteering or charity work What do you do and what does it mean to you What has it done for your business We want to know Send an email to wnepper@ northcoastmedia net THE LEADER ITS WHAT YOUR COMPANY BECOMES WHEN YOU JOIN FORCES WITH TERMINIX Terminix the leading provider of termite and pest control services in the U S can bring unmatched resources to your business great benefits to your employees and more services to your customers Best of all we can give you the opportunity to chart your own future whether you want to exit the profession or take it to the next level To learn more contact Jason Bailey jason bailey@ servicemaster com or Fred Murray fmurray@ terminix com or call us at 8008586937 2015 The Terminix International Company Limited Partnership All rights reserved 70 July 2015 Pest Management Professional mypmp net
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