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Update - August 9, 2011
Please Sponsor JB for the
2011 Arthritis Foundation Jingle Bell Run!
Dear Friends and Family,
This year, I am tying jingle bells to my shoelaces and raising funds for the Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis. Did you know that one in five Americans has arthritis? That's more than 50 million Americans including over 300,000 children – yes, kids get arthritis too.
Arthritis is much more than just aches and pains. For many, it significantly impacts their ability to complete simple tasks like dressing themselves or even walking.
Arthritis hurts. You can help. Please join me in the fight against arthritis by supporting me with a donation to the Arthritis Foundation.
It is easier than ever to support this great cause - you can make a donation online by simply clicking on the link at the bottom of this message. If you would prefer, you can also send me your tax-deductible contribution made out to the Arthritis Foundation. Any amount you can give will help!
Or, you can accept this simple challenge and join me at the starting line! I truly appreciate your support and will keep you posted on my progress.
Follow This Link to visit my personal web page and help me in my efforts to support Arthritis Foundation, Central Ohio Chapter
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What's up with the Family?
On May 19, Abi celebrated her 10th birthday at the Bay Harbor Inn, at Cedar Point.
Here's Abigail in her final violin concert, just before summer recess
Once June arrived, and the cold rains went away, it was a great summer at Cedar Point!
New this year at Cedar Point is the "Windseeker"
There is nothing like a ride on the Cedar Point and Lake Erie Railroad.
When you eat at the Bay Harbor Inn at Cedar Point, Table 18 has a great view of the Millennium Force
June also brought to town great concerts...we decided to go "Monkey Around" a bit at their 45th Anniversary concert!
The family took a trip to Dallas in June, and JBII gave us a guided tour of the area. Here we are at the Railroad Museum.
Here's a shot of the family at the Texas Railroad Museum
Another Shot at the Railroad Museum in Dallas
We were so impressed with theTexas Automotive History Museum in Dallas, that the 1953 Buick Skylark is now at the museum on display!
JulyAt the 29th Annual Arthritis Foundation Classic Auto Show and Cruise In, we raised $185,000 and danced to Phil Dirt and the Dozers.
Our good Classic Auto Show friends Wendi and Steve, got married in July.
August
brought about the Ohio State Fair and honoree guest " Miss Farmer Abi"
Angie and I supported the Red Cross for a Cedar Point charity ride on the Goodyear blimp
Jeffrey is back! from his semester in Australia. We celebrated his triumphant return with a dinner at the Mansions at Turtle Creek.
Our very good friends, Jim and Leslie Finn, were the 2011 Honoree's at the Dublin Irishfest.
There is always a little time at the lake for "R&R"
The sunrises are beautiful at the Lake House
Unfortunately, all good things must come to a close.....Abi, Angie, and I celebrated the last ride on the Paddle Wheel Excursion at Cedar Point on Monday evening, September 5.
Abi is VERY happy to be on the last Paddle Wheel Excursion boat!
With summer coming to a close, fall and all of the seasons activites are upon us! Here is Abi and her friend Rori celebrating the first week of school on a trampoline.
On September 3rd, Here is Gordon Gee and Louis Poenza just before the start of the OSU - Akron game!
Angie, Abigail, Margrit and scott joined Anne and Bob Jorgensen at the OSU - Akron Game.
Fall means Halloweekends at Cedar Point and the arrival of M. Balming
It's ALWAYS fun to visit
Boneville at Cedar Point!
Whats' better than a day at Cedar Point with Abi and her friend Sophie?
The coasters are now asleep for the Winter at Cedar Point, but Peanuts and the gang are still movin and groovin at Castaway Bay.
Welcome to my Website. Visit me often, I will be adding content continuously. Stay tuned.
Jingle Bell Run 2010
Dick Kinzel thanking the crowd for their support of the Red Cross
Here is a view of the new CSX North Baltimore facility from the top of the Gantry Crane!
Joe Pirozzi, JB, and Bill Walsh at Greenfield Village during the CSXI dinner at the opening of North Baltimore.
Here is David Landow, 2009 recipient of the Lee Iacocca Award, presenting the 2010 Award to Rob and Katie Eberst of Image Design Studios. The "cute" flame guy looking on is JB!
Rez-1
I am also working with Rez-1 on Business Development. Jay Keefe, their Founder and I have been friends for many years; back to the Bay State Shippers and Rail-Van days. Rez-1 provides an excellent product to the Rail industry and they are looking to expand their services in the marketplace.
About REZ-1
REZ-1 is software and services company focused on businesses in the transportation industry that own, manage, or use freight transportation equipment. As a SaaS provider, REZ-1 provides solutions that connect our customers to the transportation marketplace, provide visibility to distribute their equipment, and execute efficient and accurate financial services that help them get the most out of their assets.
Our Approach
A unique consultative approach coupled with extensive freight transportation experience enables REZ-1 to be a leader in developing innovative solutions for the freight transportation marketplace.
Our Customers
Some of North America’s largest transportation asset-based companies rely on REZ-1 systems to help market container, trailer, and chassis programs and provide their customers with the tools they need to effectively manager their shipments.
Our customers and users include:
- Six Class I Railroads
- Four of the Top 20 Steamship Line Companies
- 250+ IMC’s and 3PL Companies
- 850+ Trucking Companies
Our Solutions
By working closely with our customers and end users, REZ-1 has developed a robust suite of interactive, user friendly solutions and products built for speed, reliability, and usability.
Solutions include:
Equipment Management Solution – Reservation and full tracking solution that provides supply and demand visibility along with flexible inventory and financial controls that maximizes fleet utilization.
Chassis Management Solution – Provides an accurate tracking and accounting of chassis usage with flexible and configurable controls to enforce program rules, influence customer behavior and control.
Domestic Reload Solution – Allows carriers to move excess equipment from surplus areas to port locations at a reduced cost by offering stack-train features and services to domestic intermodal shippers. The solution allows them to post available containers and distribute them to a domestic customer base via REZ-1’s premium reservation platform.
For more information, please visit: www.rez1.com
Our History
Established in 1994 on a foundation of industry experience and technical expertise, REZ-1 systems support the railroads, steamship lines, IMCs, truckers, and third-party logistics companies operating throughout the transportation marketplace.
Key Statistics
- Over 70,000 units in management
- 2 million bookings per year
- Over 3,000 application users
- 47 million EDI events processed per year
- 1 million invoices per year
- 99.9% collections rate
- 99.97% billing accuracy
