7th National Von Schrader Associates Convention A Hit!

I can hardly believe that we've had another year pass by and our 7th National Von Schrader Associates Convention was held at the Coronado Spring Resort in Orlando, FL.

Von Schrader Staffer Mark Marzahl devoted a lot of time getting the Convention program prepared. The overall program and format was outstanding and I think the theme was that Von Schrader Associates truly enjoy the camaraderie, as well as endearing friendships developed at functions like this.

Aside from the formal program, which was very well organized, many times it was the informal discussions that Associates had prior to the beginning of the program each day, as well as into the afternoons enjoying a late lunch. I had the opportunity to spend more time socializing this year with a number of Associates than in years past and came home feeling truly blessed to know such fine people.

I too, cherish relationships that are beyond the day to day business and to have an opportunity to just simply sit and converse, brings me a lot of satisfaction knowing that we are all part of the same company. We really appreciate your loyal support as customers and look forward to future opportunities where we can "break bread" as the saying goes.

To recap the convention format, we owe a big round of thanks to such speakers as Howard Partridge, Lavoyed Hudgins, and Steve Schwartz. Each of these presenters, with their respective topics, provides us with insightful information that stimulated discussion, questions, and an opportunity to perhaps expand businesses offering additional services.

Congratulation to Michelle Peterson who was the winner of a new LMX. Our closing luncheon banquet proved to be again, one of top-notch food and conversation. The desert for those pie lovers, proved to be a real test of endurance and perseverance.

I hope that all of our convention attendees returned home motivated and well educated. It's nice to know that you can bring your newfound knowledge from the convention to your home business, which bottom line, adds to your profit margin.

From the standpoint of putting a price tag on the value of attending a Von Schrader Convention, I think the return most definitely exceeds the investment. Don't you agree?

To all those Associates that participated, I hope you enjoyed yourselves as much as I did. I'll look forward to seeing you at a future Von Schrader venue.