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 October 2012


Shop in the Fall
Our Geneva Showroom at 622 W. State Street
   Image Awards, Engraving & Creative Keepsakes, Inc.

622 W. State Street - Geneva, IL  60134  www.ImageAwards.Net  630.232.1313

 Greetings!

  
We're celebrating here at the shop this month as October 4th marks Lori's FIVE year anniversary! Be sure to stop in & congratulate her ... it's hard to work with someone like me for so long :) I think the stars have aligned in her honor (or the meteors, anyway) and they've decided to put on a show. That's right, it's time for the Orionids Meteor Shower 2012. You can check out this story for some Tips for Watching in the Chicago Area

 

October is also Breast Cancer Awareness month, and many businesses are doing their fair share in fundraising ... Image Awards isn't any different. Take a look at the Shop Talk! section to see if you might be interested in our fundraising efforts. There's no reason you can't get something fun out of the deal! :)

 

Another great thing to enjoy during the month of October, autumn color aside, is the fall migration taking place for many birds. We did an autumn color road trip last Sunday to Starved Rock state park and were treated to the American White Pelicans taking a break from their southerly journey. It's not that often you see a pelican with such a colorful backdrop!

 

American White Pelicans at Starved Rock State Park 

 

So, enjoy the rest of the month & get ready to gear up for the holidays (that's right. I said it.) They'll be here before you know it!

 

Thanks again for letting us in to your inbox :)

 

Patty, Lori & Frankie

 

 

 

 

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Shop Talk !
What's new & fun at Image Awards, Engraving & Creative Keepsakes
 
This month we're raising money for the LivingWell Cancer Resource Center in honor of Cancer Awareness Month. For business people, we've created these awesome name tags to wear at work and at networking events. A full 50% of the sale goes to LivingWell.

Cancer Awareness Name Badge    
 
We're also inviting you to say what you feel with our Say it OUT LOUD T-shirts.

 Cancer Awareness T-shirts - Say it OUT LOUD!

 

We are a TitleCraft dealer!
These awards are truly spectacular. Visit our website and click on the titlecraft link to view the full line.

 

 
 

 

Baseball & Soccer time!

Baseball easel back resin

 

Resin Soccer Trophy 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It's time to order baseball & soccer trophies! Shop our huge selection by clicking the links above, or come on in to our showroom if you are in the area. We'd love to see you!

  
MY PERSONAL REVIEWS
(of whatever ...)
 
Sofa Solutions - My couch gets delivered tomorrow! Super fast service ... can't wait to see how it turned out!
 
Pal Joey's - Batavia. I've said it before, and I'll say it again. Pal Joey's pizza is awesome, and now they have another location on the river in Batavia. Sunshine + excellent views + Pal Joey's pizza = ahhhhhh :)

 

We love people who recommend us!!! See what they're saying ...

 

... then feel free to reply to this email with your recommendation and we'll include it on our web site!
 

Out & About

  

10.19.12 a very popular event, Bunco for Breast Cancer, will be held on Friday October 19th, 2012 at The Lincoln Inn in Batavia. Tickets can be purchased on-line www.bataviabfbc or at Sue's Family Hair Co.

 

10.20.12 Spirits of Geneva Pub Crawl:  Geneva History Center will host a pub crawl. Characters from Geneva`s past will tell fun memories and historical stories. Must be at least 21-years-old to attend

 

10.20.12 Batavia BatFest & Zombie Walk sounds like a frightfully good time! Click here for complete deets.

 

10.20.12 Play It Again is an enchanting night of "Casablanca" style entertainment including music, gaming, cocktails and more, all for the benefit of United Way of Batavia, Il.
Purchase tickets at
http://playitagain.eventbrite.com/
 
  

10.25-28.12 Sycamore Pumpkin Festival. "Happiness is ... the Perfect Pumpkin". See so for yourself at this huge fall fest

which started out as an idea by Wally Thurow in 1956 to offer something creative for the students of Sycamore.  

 

 

10.26-27.12 Haunted Hikes are sure to bring frights at Peck Farm Park. Peck Farm Park Prairie will be transformed into a field of terror! Plus, there will be a campfire and refreshments.

  

10.27.12 Chili cook off for Breast Cancer at Hawthornes Backyard in West Chicago! We'll be there with 10 gallons of our best effort :)

  

  

Save the date

 

11.23.12 St. Charles Electric Parade

  

TCFS Snowflake Shuffle - 12.1.12

  

12.7.12 IAE 2nd annual Chrismas Walk kick off open house

  

12.7-9.12 Geneva Christmas Walk

  

Marklund has already started selling tickets to their very popular and heavily attended Top Hat Ball, which is slated for 2.3.13 . Read all about it here.

  

Sites to see:

 

Achievements Deserve Recognition!

 

It is customary in our society to always recognize the highest achievers; the Valedictorian student or the All Star athlete. Unfortunately, the vast majority of hard working, well behaved, industrious students get overlooked. Our Student of the Month Program is intended to offer recognition to those students that might not normally receive acknowledgment for their efforts.
 
The students nominated set a fine example through their often unnoticed accomplishments. Perhaps they have  improved their academic standing. Maybe they  have demonstrated their love of learning or have shown exemplary attitude and behavior. Some will lead by example while others will be determined to learn, no matter the obstacles. It is with great pride that we have discovered their secret ... they are amongthe best.

 

We implemented this program in 2005 at Geneva High School and these awards continue to be donated in that spirit, with hope they would create meaningful moments of recognition that will inspire others, and reinforce the behavior that led to the reward.

 

We are proud to be the exclusive sponsor
of this program and hope you will join us in appreciation of these outstanding students.

 

Our congratulations to October's Student of the Month Award winners!

 

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Alyssa Alvin

Patricia Blazik

Vanessa Eppley

Marc Hornig

Molly McQueeny

Hanlon O'Connor

Brianna Seybold

Daniel Simon

Rehan Saini

Mackenzie Williams

 

Celebrating 19 Years of Service! 

Thanks for welcoming us into your in box once again! If you think someone else might enjoy our monthly ramblings, please feel free to forward this newsletter using the link below.
Until next month ...
 

Peace, Prosperity & Good Health!
Patty, Lori & Frankie

Patty Donahue
Image Awards & Engraving, Inc.
Founding Heritage Makers Independent Consultant
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