MOVING AGAIN!!

WARNING! CONSTRUCTION ZONE!! To help the bookkeeping area be more productive, Kristie and Jana have swapped desk areas and we have taken down a few walls. Here are some pictures during construction.

Jana, Dana, Kristie, and Laken

Olivia at the beach...

as you can tell she loved it. Olivia belongs to Johnna in the CTE Amory office.

Bet she was ready for a bath!

Kim and Janna

Michelle Williams

wanted to share a picture of her and her niece, Samanatha. This was her first pageant. She is beautiful! Love the dress...

Kim and Janna

Dieting Quotes

Life expectancy would grow by leaps and bounds if green vegetables smelled as good as bacon. Doug Larson What you eat standing up doesn't count. Beth Barnes I drive way too fast to worry about cholesterol. Unknown The cardiologist's diet: If it tastes good, spit it out. Unknown Avoid fruits and nuts: after all, you are what you eat. Garfield Never eat more than you can lift. Miss Piggy A diet is the penalty we pay for exceeding the feed limit. Unknown When I buy cookies, I just eat four and throw the rest away. But first I spray them with Raid so I won't dig them out of the garbage later. Be careful, though, because that Raid really doesn't taste that bad. Janette Barber Dieting is not a piece of cake. Vegetables are a must on a diet. I suggest carrot cake, zucchini bread and pumpkin pie. Garfield Happy Monday, Shanda

Happy Birthday Nikki!

Nikki's birthday was celebrated today at the Fulton Office. Happy Birthday Nikki, enjoy your day off Monday. Have a good weekend, Shanda

Quotes - on Marriage

Reading these quotes I was reminded of Luke's blog in August regarding the "Good Wife Guide" However, I think you will appreciate these. A successful man is one who can earn more money than his wife can possibly spend. A successful woman is one who can find that man. Unknown There's a way of transferring funds that is even faster than electronic banking. It's called marriage. Donald McGannon If it weren't for marriage, men and women would have to fight with total strangers. Cass Daley Try praising your wife, even if it does frighten her at first. Billy Sunday No man was ever shot by his wife while doing the dishes. Unknown I think men who have a peirced ear are better prepared for marriage. They've experienced pain and bought jewelry. Rita Rudner Don't marry for money. You can borrow it cheaper. Scottish Proverb Have a great day, Shanda

She's driving!!

Angie's daughter, Amber, just got her permit. She is asking every time they get in the car if she can drive. I will say that Angie is using this as leverage to make sure that Amber keeps her grades up. Congrats to Amber!! This is one exciting event into her teenage life.

Kim & Janna

Halloween Is Near...

In the past few years, we have had a costume contest. To change it up a little, we decided to do something a little different this year. We are going to have a PUMPKIN CONTEST! This will be team work with your co-workers and the winning office will receive a FREE LUNCH of your choice outside of the office. All pumpkins need to be in the offices by the 19th of October so that we will have time to come around and see them. This is optional but would be a great team building exercise. Please let us know if you are interested by leaving a comment.

Kim and Janna

August Contest Winners

AWO: 1. Fulton (6) $300 2. Amory (5) 8 hours PTO

Most Collected:

1. Fulton ($3,503.78) $200 2. Iuka ($2,887.37) 8 hours PTO

Return Check Net:

1. Fayette (-$1,182.94) $200. 2. KC - AB (-$1,050.71) 8 hours PTO 3. Fulton (-$773.78) 4. Aberdeen (-$140.00) 5. Hamilton (-$76.51) 6. Okolona (-$55.00) 7. Iuka (-$7.37) 8. Baldwyn $101.00 9. Saltillo $214.70 10. Amory $254.40 11. Vernon $261.88 12. Southaven $358.00 13. New Albany $441.50 14. Macon $630.00 15. Belmont $710.00 16. MM - Amory $947.73 17. Reform $1,053.50 18. Horn Lake $1,153.39 19. Coldwater $1,650.47 20. Holly Springs $1,790.00 21. Olive Branch $2,442.54 22. Hernando $2,565.00 23. Tuscaloosa $2,672.50 Great Job Ladies!

Drew Moore

celebrated his 5th Birthday at Chuck E Cheese's. As you can see he had a GREAT time. Drew is the son of April and Andy Moore.

Birthdays...

Leslee, Michele Jackson's step-daughter just recently celebrated her 12th birthday. She endedup getting a couple hundred dollars and several nice gifts. She really had a good time!

Gavin celebrated his 1st BIRTDHAY! Gavin belongs to Demika & Joey Ross.

$1400.00

was loaned at the Macon office. This was not his first loan. I just thought it was an unsual year model that we don't see much, especially in that condition.

Office Rank as of August 28, 2009

Offices in red, moved up this month.

1. Amory

2. Macon

3. Fulton

4. Hernando

5. Reform

6. Hamilton

7. Aberdeen

8. Southaven

9. Okolona

10. Vernon

11. Holly Springs

12. Fayette

13. Belmont

14. Baldwyn

15. MM - Amory

16. New Albany

17. Coldwater

18. Saltillo

19. Iuka

20. Tuscaloosa

21. Aberdeen - KC

22. Olive Branch

23. Horn Lake

What would you loan?

68 Cadillac

Happy Birthday

Kristie's (Fulton) daughter Kyra celebrating her 6th birthday. Kristie she will be 16 before you know it, have you bought a gun yet?

Happy Thursday,

Shanda

Precious Baby Girl

Jessica (Iuka) has a new neice. Her name is Jaclyn Patricia Newman, born August, 19th. She is precious! Have a good day, Shanda

Western Union Bulletin Board

Make sure you are reading these messages when you turn on your Western Union computer. They will appear on your home screen below the login. I was in the Okolona office today when I noticed it. I called two other offices and theirs were different. I have posted the one from Okolona below: Western Union is excited to announce HAPPY WEDNESDAY!!! Every Wednesday between August 26 and October 14, 2009. Consumers can get 50% off their money transfer and quick collect transfer fees!!! Consumer must say or show the promo code "HAPPY". This is a great way to promote GOOD customer service. If you have a customer come in on Wednesday make sure you offer this to them, because you are saving them almost $6.50. Please start paying close attention to these messages and let the other offices or your Area Manager know so we can blog about them. Thanks Kim & Janna

Drew Moore

started Head Start this morning. Due to his birthday he has one more year before starting "K". Drew is the son of Andy & April.

Thanks

Kim & Janna

July Winners!

AWO: Hernando (4) $300.00 Holly Springs (3) Won the drawing - 8 hours PTO Honorable Mentions: (3) Aberdeen - CTE Coldwater Return Check Net: Reform ($995.87) - $200.00 Iuka (447.50) - 8 hours PTO Return Check Total Collected: Southaven $4775.00 - $200 Tuscaloosa $4233.08 - 8 hours PTO Amory MM $3,972.56 Amory $3938.21 Aberdeen KC $3219.84 Reform $3110.87 Iuka $3027.50 Baldwyn $3026.00 New Albany $2792.60 Coldwater $2319.85 Hernando $2220.00 Hamilton $2217.55 Saltillo $2207.70 Aberdeen $2151.98 Fulton $1447.42 Olive Branch $1417.49 Vernon $1362.50 Okolona $1255.00 Holly Springs $1251.75 Belmont $955.00 Fayette $644.23 Macon $490. Horn Lake $424.08 Congratulations, Shanda

Keep Your Goal In Sight

On a foggy morning in July 1952, Florence Chadwick waded into the chilly waters off of Catalina Island. Her goal? To swim the channel to the California coast. The water was numbing cold that day. The fog was so thick she could barely see the boats that were accompanying her. Several times, a rifle was fired to scare away sharks that approached her. She swam more than fifteen hours before she asked to be taken out of the water. Her trainer tried to encourage her to swim on since they were so close to land. Florence was not a stranger to long-distance swimming. She was the first woman to swim the English Channel in both directions. But that day, she was discouraged. When she looked ahead all she saw was fog. Florence gave up only one-half mile from her goal! Later, she said, "I'm not excusing myself, but if I could have seen the land, I might have made it." It wasn't the cold water, exhaustion, or fear that caused Florence to fail that day. It was the fog. Two months later Florence Chadwick swam the Catalina channel and set a new speed record. Keep you goals in sight today and press on. You may be much closer to fulfilling them than you realize! Have a great Friday and a wonderful weekend, Shanda

Beware of Cat...

Macon Motors has a guard cat not a dog. The cats name seems to be "Toyota".

I have not asked but I'm pretty sure that someone is feeding Toyota.

GUESS WHO GOT ON THE GROUND TO TAKE THE PICTURES...

Send something that you would like to share with everyone!

Kim & Janna

GO LIONS!!!

This is a picture of Cassie Barnes (Heather's daughter) and Aubrey Adams (Kim's neice). They are at PEE WEE cheer practice.

Please send any pics that you would like to share with everyone.

Janna & Kim

Back to Shool

Luke's daughter Andie - 1st grade

Kim and Janna

More Back To School

Laken's son Tristan - first day of 1st grade

Kristie's daughter Kyra - first day of 1st grade Nikki's son Braydon - first day of first grade

Jessica's children

Austin's first day of 2nd grade and Amberly's first day of kindergarten

Saltillo

These two little ladies are Angie Riley's nieces. They are so precious!! In the first picture is Mallie Louise. In the second picture is Lilly Mae.

Kim & Janna

Back To School

Tina Golden's son, Jacob, on his way back to school. He is in the 5th grade. They grow up way too fast!!

Tina's son, Eli, was petrified and a little mad that he had to go back to school. He began 1st grade this year. This is a good picture of these two little school boys.

Janna Tolar's daughter, Jayla, started second grade this year. She was excited!!

Janna's son, Logan, is in 6th grade. He wasn't ready to go back to school, but is proud to be in the 6th grade.

If anyone has any back to school pictures, please send them to us. We would love to post pictures of your children for your co-workers to see.

Have a great weekend!!

Kim & Janna

Employee Pictures

This is Bethany Elrod's little angel, Annabelle. She is 8 months old and is at the age where curiosity is beginning to take over. She loves to learn and see new things.

Michelle Storey's son, John Avery, is now 16 months. It's hard to believe that he has gotten this big so soon. He looks like a little man is this picture. He has a laid back personality and his laugh would make anyone smile.

This beautiful little girl is the daughter of our new assistant manager, Tracy Floyd, in Saltillo. Bell is 4 years old and this is her first real hook. I must say that I think she got a great catch for her first fish. Holding Bell is Tracy's husband, Jimmy.

Kim & Janna

Did you move up, down, or stay in rank...

The ones in red moved up! This is from 7-31-09 Friday Report. 1 = Amory CTE 2 = Macon 3 = Fulton 4 = Hamilton 5 = Hernando 6 = Reform 7 = Aberdeen 8 = Southaven 9 = Okolona 10 = Fayette 11 = Belmont 12 = Vernon 13 = Baldwyn 14 = Holly Springs 15 = Coldwater 16 = New Albany 17 = Saltillo 18 = Amory MM 19 = Tuscaloosa 20 = Aberdeen KC 21 = Iuka 22 = Olive Branch 23 = Horn Lake Kim & Janna

Manager's Meeting...

As you know our Manager's Meeting is going to be held August 11, 2009. We have already started our agenda for the meeting but I thought some might have some ideas or suggestions. If there is a topic that you would like for us to try and cover please email it to kimt@montgomeryenterprisesinc.com. This can be from managers or assistant managers. Hope everyone has a GREAT 3rd! Kim and Janna

Back to School Pictures

Please make sure that you send them in to your Area Manager. We will accept these pictures til the end of August.

Janna & Kim :)

Laken and Her Boys

Laken and her boys, Tristan (6) and Braeden (2) spent the 4th of July at Ballard Park in Tupelo. (Bottom Picture) The picture on the left was taken on a train car in downtown Tupelo. Shanda

Hayden

Hayden is the son of Jana House (Fulton). He will be celebrating his 5th birthday, Sunday.

This is his first year to play T-Ball, but he looks like a professional. I wish you could see those beautiful eyelashes.

Have a great day,

Shanda

Johnna...

thanks so much for helping the Aberdeen girls out by filling in for them. I know how crazy it can be running here and there filling in. I never have any complaints from you or your co-workers. Thank you Lynn and April for keeping your office running smoothly and allowing Johnna to fill in at the Aberdeen stores. This shows that ya'll are a great team even when you are missing part of your team.

Thanks Again

Kim

June Winners!

AWO: 1st Place - Southaven (3) $300 2nd Place - Macon (2) Won the drawing - 8 hours PTO Honorable Mentions: (2) Aberdeen Amory Hamilton RETURN CHECK NET: New Albany $-1516.50 - $200 Okolona $-593.62 - 8 hours PTO RETURN CHECK TOTAL COLLECTED: New Albany $3,856.50 - $200 Coldwater $2,518.00 - 8 hours PTO Fayette $2,251.12 Amory $2,189.73 Baldwyn $2115.00 Okolona $2,033.62 Olive Branch $2, 001.50 Hernando $1955.00 Reform $1,787.00 Aberdeen $1,664.13 KC Aberdeen $1612.42 Iuka $1,547.50 Holly Springs $1,330.00 Fulton $1,145.95 Southaven $1,030.00 Hamilton $1,022.95 MM Amory $1000.00 Belmont $915.00 Vernon $941.80 Horn Lake $865.00 Macon $685.00 Saltillo $635.00

Congratulations,

Shanda

This is from Hunter's 3rd birthday party...as you can tell he loves the movie Cars. He is growing up way to fast!! The party was great, but the cake was even better!! ---- Michele Jackson

Please remember if you would like to share some pictures with everyone just send them to your Area Manager.

Kim

Hamilton CAD!!!

Hamilton had the last CAD for the year. The Hamilton girls said Kristie and Henry (Michele's husband) were very big helps. They gave around 250 hotdogs a way.

Kim

Congratulations to Janna & Jeremy!

Pull Those Weeds!

I am your constant companion. I am your greatest asset or heaviest burden. I will push you up to success or down to disappointment. I am at your command. Half the things you do might just as well be turned over to me, For I can do them quickly, correctly, and profitably. I am easily managed, just be firm with me. Those who are great, I have made great. Those who are failures, I have made failures. I am not a machine, though I work with the precision of a machine and the intelligence of a person. You can run me for profit, or you can run me for ruin. Show me how you want it done. Educate me. Train me. Lead me. Reward me. And I will then...do it automatically. I am your servant. Who am I? I am a habit. The author of the above is unknown, but the words are right on target. If you make good habits, they in turn will make you. But like the weeds in the garden, bad habits can take over your life. Make a decision today to pull those weeds. Shanda

Where do you rank?

1 = Amory CTE 2 = Macon 3 = Fulton 4 = Hamilton 5 = Aberdeen CTE 6 = Hernando 7 = Reform 8 = Okolona 9 = Southaven 10 = Fayette 11 = Baldwyn 12 = Belmont 13 = Vernon 14 = Holly Springs 15 = Coldwater 16 = Saltillo 17 = Amory MM 18 = New Albany 19 = Tuscaloosa 20 = Aberdeen KC 21 = Iuka 22 = Olive Branch 23 = Horn Lake 5th thru 8th place are VERY close to each other. Some of the numbers are VERY close. I would suggest to start sending out monthly flyers again. You can print and fold them at your own office. It would be good if you have 1000 address to divide them up into 4 groups so that you can do them through out the month. If you need a flyers please email Laken and she will be glad to help you. Check back to see where you rank next week!!!! Kim

Quarterly Competition

We had our Area Managers meeting today and decided since last quarter's competition went well that we would do it again. So for this quarter everyone needs to continue to work your A/W/O's as much as possible to help the agents repossess the vehicles or to get the customer's in to pay them out and consistently work return checks to collect as much as possible. Just a quick reminder of what you can win: 1st Place A/W/O (Per Office): $300 2nd Place A/W/O (Per Office): 8 Hours PTO 1st Place Most Collected on Return Checks (Per Office): $200 2nd Place Most Collected on Return Checks (Per Office): 8 Hours PTO 1st Place Highest Net (Per Office): $200 2nd Place Highest Net (Per Office): 8 Hours PTO Good luck to everyone!! Janna

Who Will Improve Your Lot?

Years ago, in Monterey, California, a crisis arose. Monterey had become a paradise for pelicans. After cleaning their fish, the local fishermen would throw the pelicans the entrails. The birds soon became fat and lazy. Eventually, a new market was found that could use the entrails commercially. The pelicans no longer had a free meal. Yet, the pelicans made no effort to fish for themselves. They just waited, and waited, for the handouts that didn't come. Many starved to death. They seemed to have forgotten how to fish for themselves. The opposite approach was taken by an elderly woman waiting for a bus. She was crippled with rheumatism and loaded down with packages. As the bus door opened, a man offered her a helping hand. The woman smiled and shook her head. "I'd best manage alone," she said. "If I get help today, I'll want it tomorrow." George Bernard Shaw once noted, "People are always blaming their circumstances for what they are. I don't believe in circumstances. The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want, and if they can't find them, make them." None will improve your lot, if you yourselves do not. Shanda