I read an article today featuring a story on Brian Williams with NBC, who asked viewers for good news stories instead of all the doom and gloom news we hear daily.  I agree with Brian.  I think there is good news out there and good deeds being done.  Let’s turn our attention from how much worse it can get, to what each of us can do to make a small difference.  We can frown or we can smile and in the end it’s our choice.

My good news story may not sound like it has anything to do with customers matter.  However, as human beings our actions reflect our ATTITUDE.  In times of duress, it’s time to do something positive that will give us the spark to create momentum during these unsettling times.  I am suggesting something you should consider that will be fun, educational and put a smile on your face and others.  I know I had some fun and laughed a lot.

Flat Stanley

I have been asked to help a 2^nd grade class in San Jose, California with the adventures of Flat Stanley.  Flat Stanley, written by Jeff Brown, is a story about a boy who is flattened by a bulletin board while sleeping. As a result he is able to travel in envelopes and experiences many adventures as a flat person.  The learning opportunity for the kids includes creativity, geography, culture and the kindness in people’s heart to make a difference.   The kids made the Flat Stanley in the picuture you see and mailed it to me. 

It would be impossible for me to be in the many cities around the country or the world in the short time of this project.  That’s where you come in.  I am attaching your own Flat Stanley so you can take part in his journey.  Print it out and cut it out as I have here. 

Flat Stanley in San Antonio

To give you an idea of what we are looking for, I have included a photo of Flat Stanley in San Antonio attending a Spurs basketball game with myself and some friends.  It was fun and folks around us were curious and laughing too.  The intent is to let the kids know where he is, who he’s with and what he is doing as they see Flat Stanley showing up all over the world. 

So all you need to do is take a photo of Flat Stanley in your home town and send it to jack.cuen@gmail.com by April 17th with your name, location and what Flat Stanley is up to.  The kids will be tracking his progress on a world map back in their class room where I will provide them updates from you on where he is.  I hope you can help us with Flat Staley’s global adventure. 

Flat Stanley Visiting Southwest Dallas HQ

During this time of doom and gloom, life goes on.  We have a chance to create a positive attitude for our self and inspire others as well.  The future will be in the hands of our children, lets show them the power of attitude as they serve the new generation of customers.  The world will get better one deed at a time and we will make some good news.  Smile, have some fun and make a small difference.  Thank you on behalf of the 2nd graders, Flat Stanley,  Avnet and me!

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