I have met many clients in the service/ construction industry. There are some great ones and some like anything well I keep it as it’s business. We are a vendor partners with Rise and perform hvac/plumbing services and construction at some of there facilities. These are absolutely the best I have ever seen. There culture bleeds through them. From the ceo to the property maintenance manger you can see they are enjoying it and that’s the key to being successful. Your people have to believe the vision and where the company is going. I am off my soap box. They had great speakers and I took this away to make a difference. It was one of my 2020 goals it to lead by example and do something different that is simple and can make a huge impact. I took this one away from that conference to let folks know they are appreciated. Sometimes people need a lifter upper to make there day. Thanks rise for your partnership and letting us meet Jon. He definitely made an impact on all
Of us.

Jon Petz was a keynote speaker for our 2020 RISE Leadership Conference. The conference was themed after one of our RISE attributes SIMPLIFY. Jon was chosen to help us realize the simple moments we have everyday to make a moment special for someone. He shared the story of Nathan and the 7 of Hearts with us. This happened to be the day after I attended the funeral of my cousin who lived with muscular dystrophy and was also named Nathan. The story hit very close to home and became a very strong moment for me.

I live in Sunbury, Ohio and currently most of our mom and pop scrapbook places have closed down. We have the big stores, Joann and Hobby Lobby, but they don’t hold crops or crafting events. I attend Sunbury Christian Church and the facility is bright, spacious and welcoming. (Great light and a huge space to craft. A crafters best place) since, there is no place locally place to craft, I thought that I would do an outreach to the communities. I hosted a Women’s Crafting Event, you don’t have to scrapbook, you bring your craft project you are working on….it could be painting, jewelry, card making or even diamond art. We “rented” tables $10 and the proceeds benefited Bountiful Backpacks food pantry. Bountiful Backpacks is an outreach program that provides Big Walnut students, grades K-8 and their families with backpacks filled with non-perishable food to eat over the weekend. We provide them with enough food to feed them breakfast, lunch and a snack for both Saturday and Sunday to replace what they would get at school though the week. Last year, the Sunbury Christian Church fed 13 families at Harrison Street Elementary. The program has grown to 5 local churches supporting all Big Walnut students in grades K-8.
Our first event was in January and goal for January was to have five people attend. I had twenty-eight people. Everyone had a great time and asked when the next event is? Before I left the church, I had February and March penciled in the books.

Danette WHITESEL organized a backpack fund raiser to raise money for hungry kids. Each month she organizes a group of crafters to meet, make cards, scrapbook, etc while making new friends and catching up with others.

For the flight attendant. Thank you so much for being kind, I’m about to take part in a long business trip and I’m missing my little girls and wife like crazy. Your kindness was extremely sweet. Life is full of ups and downs, today was a middle of the road day, because of you the day turned into an up.

Thank you!

I got it when I started at REM in Wisconsin

I met Jon Petz one evening which derived from instinct in a mutual friend of ours. It never ceases to amaze me how the universe delivers just what you need when you need it when you have your head up and are aware that you are receiving gifts every moment of every day. It was a joy to spend time with him and to experience what a wonderful human being he is. If you have received this card and are reading this story please pass it on. But also, please take the time to recognize those in your life and how you impact everyone that you encounter. You are the positive change that your community needs.

I received this from a co-worker and I plan on giving the card to my daughter Tabetha whom I love more than life itself.

Received the card from Jon in Toledo, OH during a conference. And had a great time, too!

I received this card at a work banquet that Jon Pets spoke at. He had the whole room in tears with his story. Here is why, I gave my card:

Our community lost a good man. Charles “Chick” Campbell was a High School Friend, became a coach at the same high school, a gym teacher, a mentor to his students, a husband, and wonderful father! He impacted so many lives, in so many ways, even after his passing as an organ donor.

One of Chick’s daughters works for Roosters in Pickerington. When he passed, the wait staff at Roosters donated 100% of their tips for a night to the Campbell family. Then Roosters matched the amount as well. For so many people to come together, not to mention the tons of customers who supported their efforts, this one gesture, created a huge ripple of love and support!!!