Jul
19
2009
We have seen in our customer and community scores that we have increased in our brand preference by 15 % due to company personality…the trust in our employees and things they do in the community top that list.
I believe that my favorite past time has had an impact on that score. As I reflect on the opening of the Chicago 16 Inch Softball Hall of Fame today in Forest Park, Il. Avnet has indeed been able to enjoy our brand being noticed by being involved in the sport/sponsorship.
Out 7th annual 16″ B2B Tourney for Businesses is scheduled for Nov 14th…there is a buzz about it…starting with the 28 teams from last years venue and the all the CEO’s who played in the “featured game” on TV vs the XTRA Sports 910 Radio squad (the CEO’s won). By the way the games on TV were the # 2 show on Phoenix Tv during the day both years it was shown. ( I must admit it is is either really good TV or what are those folks doing on that day?…geez get a life).
The venue has a great impact on morale for companies here, many of which are our vendors, suppliers and customers, which is good thing ! I know people want to work us because of the vibe. We have been able to raise money for charities too. This year we will support the Phoenix Sports Commission Youth programs and AZ Sports Hall of Fame effort. Last an most important I know our employees enjoy playing it, and it’s great for morale. Men and women play and we have from senior leaders to sales to warehouse players involved.
Did you know the great game of softball started in Chicago in 1887…when bored alumni of Yale and Harvard were waiting for ticker tape scores of the big football game between the two schools? They wrapped up a boxing glove and started hitting with a broom stick. Want to know more about 16 Inch softball? 16Inchsoftballhof.com By the way our HOF Inductee Park looks great. Special thanks to KODAK, March manufacturing and Vienna as sponsors…trust me Avnet’s name will be noticed there too. Looking forward to the ceremony and celebrity game. By the the GOV of Illinois declared by proclimation, today is 16 Inch Softball Day in Illinois. If in the area stop by from 11-3 and say hello
Jan
12
2009
WOW…we won easily. I’m still stunned.
The Phildaelphia Eagles are now coming to Phoenix to play the Cardinals this Sunday at 1pm for the NFC Championship. If you predicted that, Angelina Jolie is your girlfriend. If you bet on the Cards to win in Las Vegas…go find the ticket. Your vision may come true. Geez we even beat the SI jynx when the best end in the universe Larry Fitzgerald who was on the cover…earned his salary and the respect of everyone.
Looks like we will have the Cards logo on avnet.com all week again…we will have fun at work…the buzz should be awesome. Wear red on Friday in AZ !!!!!
In my last blog I said nice things about the Cards management, now i would like to say something nice about some pretty good guys at XTRA Sports 910 radio here in PHX…the best sports crew in the valley Dan Bickley and Mike Jurecki and their producer Mike Bauer who are on in the am.
I have listened to their comments for years and wanted to say congrats in your faith and passion for the Cardinals over the years…especailly you Mike as the team’s insider. You said all year they would win a lot more games and you are right…it must be very special time for you…unchartered waters…enjoy your investment in this team for all those years making those preseason reports from up North and all those practice sessions….when I’m sure you wondered about the team’s talent and commitment and then if anyone cared. Dan your critques may have upset some of the redbirds but honest you were. Always challenging the status quo and reporting with a flare. And finally some return on all those lonely away games especially on holidays not with your young family might now be just fading memories and worth it. Mr Bauer is bipolar fan who like me roots for da Bears…not this week.
The fans who never went to a game, dropped their tickets or always laughed about the Cardinals and or now are on the band wagon should just be quiet. What a week this will be for the city. The Cards grew up this year…the fans should have learned their lessons too…root for them no matter what the score or record is. That is what real fans do.
My wife and I have been to a few NFC championship games in Chicago and two super bowls to see our Bears…my guess is AZ could be louder in that great new domed stadium after the last game here a few days ago. We will be at this one too wearing red with our son. We watched Saturday and yelled like it was our boys in orange and blue. We are season ticket holders here and Chi-town and could not be prouder of the Cards. Our friends in Chicago are jealous of our weather this time of year…now they will be jealous about our investing time in the Cards the past 8 years. Bears will always come first but this will be cool. We cant wait to be on the green patch prior to the game…Sportsman’s Park which was the race track Mr B’s father made his fortune that has us in this position in PHX today.
Again smile guys you really earned it like the team and thank you to the faithful. Go Cards
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