Why did you graduate?

Why did you graduate?

Graduation

Why did you graduate? Was it because your parents encouraged you? Was it because you saw the need? Was it because you knew you needed to graduate in order to get a good job and start your career? Whatever the reason, I'm sure that you soon realized that you were now ready to "learn how the real world operated" and you wondered how you would fit in. Well you made it, and now you are sitting here reading this newsletter from a company who loves to see others succeed. Why do we like to see others succeed? Because most people who truly succeed, have to help someone else succeed. Did you ever think that you may be the person who encourages the next Billy Graham, or other upcoming leaders? Take time to write a note of encouragement to the new graduates in your life. Let them know you care about them and offer to mentor them whenever you can. This is a time of new beginnings. Make it special. Speaking of special....You that are receiving this newsletter are special and I appreciate you!

I appreciate you!

Ed Shimpock
Vice President and General Manager

Recent Project

Lexington Healthcare Center
Lexington, NC

Before

After

We replaced existing pair of worn wood doors which were hung on double acting spring hinges with double acting pivot hung EZ-Swing Eliason Doors. These doors are ¾" solid core doors and finished using a high pressure plastic laminate. The doors were supplied with a locking bar which allows for the ability to lock when the kitchen is not in use, and also with bumper bars on both sides to prevent scaring from food carts. The new Eliason doors provided are one half the weight of the old doors and with them being pivot hung allows the weight of the doors to be carried by the floor, stayed at the head, relieving the frame of the weight of the spring hinge hung doors, thus preventing the twisting and racking of the frame.

Customer Spotlight

Joyce Blankenship

Our featured customer of the month is Joyce Blankenship. Joyce has been an administrative assistant for Sodexo at Pfeiffer University for 17-1/2 years. Joyce and her husband Jack have two children, Pam Bryant and Kevin Hardison. They also have 5 grandchildren. Joyce enjoys fishing and playing bridge.

"I have purchased from Seven Oaks Doors & Hardware since my employment in 1993. I believe in doing business with local companies. They are high ranking in trustworthiness and satisfaction. I know they stand behind their work and they are willing to make numerous trips to advise you on materials and supplies. The staff is always courteous, polite, and eager to help you. It has been a pleasure to do business with Ed Shimpock and staff because they care about their customers. Most of all, I know this is a Christian based company." Joyce Blankenship, Pfeiffer University

Product Spotlight

The New Schlage Modular Cylinders

Schlage Modular Cylinders

Thanks to the extraordinary versatility of the Schlage Modular cylinder, you'll never be caught on the job again without the right part. This new cylinder is adaptable to mortise, rim and key-in-lever or key-in-knob applications. By using interchangeable parts, you'll be able to assemble virtually any lock on the spot while providing the same security, toughness and quality that has made Schlage one of the best names in the business.

This new cylinder can easily adjust to thicker doors with wide range of rear housing sizes and front housing is available in all finishes to match the locks. It is also available in all Schlage keyways including Everest and Primus XP. For all these reasons, one cylinder really does fit all.

Just for Laughs

Happy Birthday!

Customers with birthdays in June!

Fred T. Desrochers - 1st
Timmy Turner - 2nd
Donald Nicholas - 4th
Donna Bilby - 6th
Cindy Barnhardt - 9th
Larry Sullivan - 11th
Freddie R. Watson - 12th
Michael Eddy - 13th
Don Barbee - 13th
Reggie D. Burleson - 14th
Sandra Crabtree - 14th
Errol Taylor - 15th
Michael Chenault - 15th
Dale Burris - 24th
Shelia Turner - 26th
Donnie Edwards - 27th
Timothy Peoples - 28th
Renee Brown - 29th
Randy Dixon - 30th
Randy Wallace - 30th

Seven Oaks Doors & Hardware Wishes All of You a Happy Birthday!

June 2011, Vol. 3 - Issue 6

In this issue:

Why did you graduate?

Recent Project

Customer Spotlight

Product Spotlight

Just for Laughs

Congratulations to Kathy Hatley!

Everyone here at Seven Oaks Doors & Hardware would like to congratulate one of our own employees Kathy Hatley, on her college graduation. She recently graduated from Stanly Community College with an Associate Degree in Business Administration. Great Job Kathy!

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Congratulations

also to the

graduates of our employees:

Pictured above from top to bottom:

Leigh Parrish, West Stanly High School, Daughter of Robert Parrish

Nikki Carpenter, West Stanly High School, Granddaughter of Brenda Hinson

Macy Preslar, Bright Beginnings Daycare - Daughter of Rob & Becky Preslar

Drew Underwood, Tiny Tears Daycare - Grandson of Joan Underwood

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Hide & Seek Contest

Somewhere hidden in this newsletter is a picture of a graduation cap that looks like the one shown above. Tell us where it's located, and your name will be entered in our drawing.

We will take all the entries and randomly draw 1 winner who will receive a $25 gift card.

Send your answers to:
trivia@sevenoakshardware.com

Last Month's Trivia Winner

Rufus Mahaffey

Rufus Mahaffey
First Health Moore Regional Hospital

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What We Do

We Sell & Install Commercial Hollow Metal Doors, Wood Doors & Fiberglass Doors

We Sell, Key & Install All Major Brands of Commercial Locks, Exit Devices & Door Closers

We Sell & Install Automatic Door Operators

We Sell & Install Computer Managed Access Control and
Wireless Access Control

We Sell & Install Toilet Partitions & Toilet Accessories

SERVICE AREA:
North & South Carolina, South Central Virginia

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We Want to Hear from You
Please send stories or comments about your experiences with Seven Oaks Doors & Hardware, Inc. We would like to recognize you in our newsletter. Contact us:
HERE

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Upcoming Trade Shows

June 13 - 14: South Carolina School Plant Management Association Summer Conference in North Charleston, SC.

August 2 - 5: North Carolina Healthcare Engineers Association Annual Conference in Asheville, N.C.

September 21 - 24: North Carolina Public School Maintenance Association Eastern Convention/Workshop in Atlantic Beach, NC.

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Questions & Answers

This is a new section that we would like to use to help you, our customer, by answering your questions. Please email us your questions to: newsletter@sevenoakshardware.com

Question: What is the location for the newly required 18" grabbar into an ADA bathroom?

Answer: Bottom of bar 39" - 41" AFF and centerline of bar between 39" and 41" from rear wall.