THANKS!

This is the season for giving thanks. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, probably because it was the first holiday that I spent in the U.S...40 year ago! Giving thanks is a uniquely human activity, not observed in the rest of the animal kingdom. It is also one of the healthiest emotions that we can feel.

As I think about all the many things I have to be thankful, for my family, for my health....I also reflect on the state of business and the many entrepreneurs who have made this country so great. Compared to Europe, which has not created any net new jobs in the last 10 years, we who live and work in the United States of America have reason to give thanks for a government climate which (generally and comparatively speaking!) encourages individuals to create risks in starting a growing a business and provides good jobs. Also, the ability to object to new laws and regulations in an open and honest environment.

As an industry, one of the things that has always amazed me is the enthusiasm and camaraderie that is so powerful. At each of PCOC's 19 district meetings, I see evidence that a caring and helpful attitude exists between individuals who may compete with one another during the day. For this, I am truly thankful because it energizes me every time I experience it! This atmosphere is a significant indicator of what a powerful force the pest control industry is in California. It attests to the potential impact that your trade association can have on state government in protecting the pest control industry in California.

My suggestion is that we all take a few minutes of quiet time to mentally list all the things we have to be thankful for. I think you will be surprised, even during these hard economic times, that the list is quite long.

Happy Thanks....Giving!

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