This issue contains some thoughts from Billy, this month’s birthdays & work anniversaries, an update on Guatemala & Chad, Africa, some wedding news, an important Save The Date, customer comments, a resource link for you and our customers, a ton of pictures, and some humor thrown in. Enjoy!
Billy Blurb
Do you ever feel the pull between the eternal and the temporal?
Last month I talked about our heart being where our treasure is. And it had me thinking about how my temporal treasure tries to pull me from the eternal ones. What are those things that are eternal? God (who is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow), His Word (which is the ultimate authority on everything), and people’s souls (whose inherent worth exists because they are made in the image of God). Those three things are what last forever. Or, if I can quote from Sandlot, “FOR….EV….VER”!
The pull, or the tension arises from the questions I ask myself: “Am I investing in the eternal?” And, “How much am I investing?” I want to be making choices to be a faithful follower of the eternal God. I want to deliver the Word of God to others in a loving and humble way, to those who may or may not be far from God. I hope my personal family sees me that way. I want you, my Tri County family, to see me that way. I want my neighbors, my friends, and even those who only know me from a distance, to see a man who is investing heartily into the eternal, and that I’m growing to be a man that is not so easily pulled into the temporal to where it entangles my heart.
I’m thankful for those who hold me accountable, and encourage me towards treasuring the eternal things. Painful at times in the midst of the pull? Sure, but so worth the eventual outcome, both for myself and for those around me. And I’m so thankful for those of you at Tri County that I get to run alongside of for the greater purpose, the greater treasure.
BIRTHDAYS
Ginger Menendez 11/2
Kevin Bailey 11/6
Ashley Herron 11/6
Daniel Ferraro 11/9
Coni Mccloughen 11/14
Kurt Kibler 11/20
Clayton Shaffer 11/24
Matt Cimini 11/25
Frank Menelao 11/29
ANNIVERSARIES
Reuben Kennon – 1
Monty Hicks – 2
Kevin Bailey – 3
Jeffrey Overholt – 15
Puerta de Esperanza
There is a team going down to Guatemala this month to encourage (and be encouraged) by connecting with the kids we sponsor as a company at the care point, and hopefully connect with the leaders who make it all possible. Again, this is an ongoing commitment to be comforting others in a much more significant way than simply air conditioning somebody’s house. There are kids who are being given a chance to beat the odds against them, by getting nutrition, an education, mentoring, and a place of refuge from the harsh realities of living in incredibly challenging conditions. Puerta de Esperanza is literally translated “Door of Hope”, and when those kids walk through those blue metal doors every day, they are loved in such a way that their lives are forever changed. You help make this happen.
We are almost done with our first well!! We are at 98% of our goal in funding a water project in Chad, Africa, and there is a community in that country that is going to have a major change coming their way very soon because of the hard work everyone in the company has been doing over the past months contributing towards our profitability that funds these types of projects. And we’ve only just begun!
November Weddings
These guys are smart, sealing up the deal with some awesome ladies! Bryan and Julie are getting married in Georgia, and Clayton and Elianna are getting married in Myakka City, both on November 11th. If you want to bless them with a little something towards their honeymoons, you can find the link to their registries by clicking on their pictures. We’re thankful for what these two guys accomplish in our company in their respective positions, and celebrate with them as they begin this new chapter with the love of their lives. Congratulations guys!
Save The Date
On Sunday, December 3rd, we are gathering at Billy & Lolly’s home for our Annual Company Christmas Party! Catered food that will make your mouth water along with a dessert competition, exciting give-a-ways through a raffle, prizes for winners of competitions in fishing, corn hole, disc golf, pool, jousting (yes, jousting). We’ll have a bounce house, a dunking booth (that will have some managers sitting in it), a fire pit with s’mores, NFL games on a large screen TV, an outdoor Christmas movie, and more. This is for the whole family, so save the date!! We’ll see you there! Be watching for an RSVP in the coming weeks, but we wanted you to save the date!
Together We Can (Part 2)
We shared last month about Together We Can, a Tri County Air initiated effort to connect those in need with over 300 local churches, nonprofits, clubs, groups, and government agencies. We encouraged you to sign up to serve, and if you missed that issue, you can go back and see it here for that link.
This month we want you to become familiar with the link that gets people in need connected to the help available. When you come across customers, or neighbors and friends, or if you are in a season of unusual need, share or use this link to get registered and start the process of getting those needs met. You, or the person you have fill it out, will be contacted and served by the team led by Jim & Chris Foubister, whose vision and giftedness have brought this to life.
Pics From Around
Halloween Bake Competition & Costumes
What Our Customers Are Saying
Mary & Pat D.
“We are very appreciative of your company’s prompt attention and service to our property from, first Jim Glenfield and second, Tyler Green. Thank you for your well-planned expertise in our home situation and providing us with a sense of security for our home heating and cooling concerns.”
Mr. C.
“I worked with Geoff Struble during the installation of my new AC. He was extremely pleasant and knowledgeable. He took the time to answer all of my questions and made me feel very comfortable. I felt that I could trust him along with your company. He truly is an asset to Tri County and an advocate for his customers.”
Chad F.
“Larry McDonald was just at my house, and he was great. He has a great personality; was great interacting with me; was great working on my system; and he is definitely an asset to Tri County!”
John K.
“Sheila Anderson provided exceptional and excellent service today. She helped me understand the benefits and subtleties of your membership options. I truly appreciated her patience, communicative skills, and knowledge.”
Robert W.
“I wanted to let everyone know how excellent Casey Von Vreckin was. He took care to answer all my questions, and was so nice and helpful. We are so happy with Tri County’s service!”
Martha L.
“Claridge Servius went above and beyond for my maintenance. He was the most thorough technician I have had in a while! He is an asset to the company!”
Just For Laughs
Every day, Lisa Chapman sends out an email letting everyone know she’s going home, well-deserved since she’s the first one in. She always shares a cartoon or meme that brings a smile, and sometimes outright laughter. Here are some recent favorites in case you missed them.
Thanks For Reading
Stay safe on the roads out there. The Snow Birds are flocking back, and giving yourself margin may make all the difference in arriving at the next job with a happy disposition and readiness to serve. Be patient. Be kind. Be different than everyone else, so if someone is compelled to tell someone else about you and the service you delivered, it’s the kind of telling that you’ll be proud of. Thanks for all you do!
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