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EVP NOTES — 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 years ago! Giving thanks is a uniquely human activity not observed
in the rest of the animal kingdom. It is also one of the most healthy emotions
that we can feel.
As I think about all the many things I have to be thankful for, 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 that (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. This is truly empowering! For this, I am truly thankful, because is 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 huge impact that your trade association can have on state government: the legislature, DPR and the Structural Pest Control Board — 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 challenging economic times, that the list is quite long. Happy Thanks ... Giving! |
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