September 2007


CONTACT US:

RR Roofing
P.O. BOX 5511 Kailua-Kona, Hawai’i 96745

P: 808-895-0057

www.rr-roofinghawaii.com

 

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE:

No one would have confused me for Bob Vila. I was trying to nail plywood under the eaves of a friend’s house, but for every direct hit on the nail, I missed four times.

Nevertheless, my friend’s father, an engineer, was very supportive.

“Attaboy, Fred,” he encouraged. “You’ve got it surrounded.”

-- Fred Lewis

 

Our supervisor recently made a casual comment about my shaggy mane. He then went on to extol the virtues of a good haircut, which, he insisted, makes an elderly man look younger, and a younger man seem more mature.

“How would a haircut make a middle-aged man like me appear?” I asked, trying to stump him.

“Still employed,” he answered.

-- Brian Chen

 

“Daddy, do all fairy tales begin with the words ‘Once upon a time’?” the little girl asked.

“No,” he replied.  “A whole lot of them begin with the words ‘If elected, I promise.’

-- American Legion

 

President's Message: There Are No Secrets

By Ron Lloyd

Speakers, trainers, and authors love to tell you that there are secrets to success.  When they have convinced you that there are secrets to being more successful, selling more, or being rich, they will convince you that only they possess those secrets.  If you will give them your money, they will share those secrets with you.  What a rip-off.  Those people should be ashamed.  (Not ashamed for trying to sell you their ideas, because we all have the right to do that.)  They should be ashamed for saying there are secrets to being more successful.  There are no secrets.  There is no new information.  The same things it takes to be successful today are the same things it has taken to be successful throughout history.  I have discovered that there are only a handful of good ideas in the whole world.  You already know them.  You have heard them your entire life. 

Here are some of the main keys to being more successful:

  • Things change, so be flexible
  • Work smart and work hard
  • Serve others well
  • Be nice to others
  • Be optimistic
  • Have goals; want something big for yourself
  • Stay focused
  • Keep learning
  • Become excellent at what you do
  • Trust your gut
  • When in doubt, take action
  • Earn all you can.  Save all you can.  Give all you can.
  • Enjoy all you’ve got.
  • Above all:  keep it simple

RR Roofing Hawaii has a New Website!

Please visit our new website at www.rr-roofinghawaii.com to check our our new project gallery and news on our latest community endeavors. We welcome your feedback.

In The Community

We're proud to announce that RR Roofing Hawaii was just recognized by the Kona Kohala Chamber of Commerce as the first construction industry member of their Kuleana Green Business Program.

Find out more about the Kona Kohala Chamber of Commerce Kuleana Green Business Program at their website (www.kona-kohala.com).

RR Roofing Hawaii is also proud to sponsor the Women's Racing for the Kai Opua Canoe Club. The club took 2nd place in their division and 17th overall at the Queen Liliuokalani Race, paddling 18 miles from Kailua Bay to Honaunau. Coming up on September 23rd, the women will be racing in the Na Wahine O Ke Kai Race (Moloka'i to Oahu).

Find out more about them at their website (www.kaiopua.org).

Dealing with Life's Challenges

By Colleen Karren, Office Manager

Every day we are faced with some kind of problem that hinders us from going forward. . . to some it could be a small pebble. . . to others a huge boulder.  We each have something that challenges us to become a little stronger and a little tougher.  Some go through physical abuse, some have to face the sadness of losing a loved one, and some are told that they have a serious disease, while others struggle to survive emotionally.  Life is full of sadness and difficulties.  We can either cope with the boulder head on or take another route with no guarantees.  The choice is ours.

I am often reminded of Lance Armstrong and his attitude of survival and triumph.  He was faced with a deadly disease with very thin odds and managed not only to beat the affliction, but returned to his sport and won the prize, not once, but six more times.  He continues to be a survivor admired by all.  He not only knocked the boulder down, but he went on to victory.

It is amazing how your attitude can affect your outlook on life.  I have watched as many of my dear friends have faced their challenges head on and even though their lives on this earth were taken in the process…they left behind a legacy of perseverance and courage as they crossed the finish line.

I challenge each of us to get up each day ready to knock down the boulders in our path.  Life is too good to be held back in our race to the finish line.

Employee Spotlight: Antonio Ramos

Antonio Ramos, also known as Tony, is the foreman of 7-man crew and heads up many of RR Roofing's major projects on the Big Island. He has 21 years of roofing experience.

Born in Guanajuato, Mexico, Tony loves living in Hawaii and was very excited to move here with his family.

When he isn't on a job site, Tony loves to travel and spend time with his family. He and his wife, Patricia, have one child together. Tony has 5 children total.

RR Roofing Hawaii :: PO BOX 5511, Kailua-Kona, HI 96745 :: Phone: 808.895.005
Website: www.rr-roofinghawaii.com

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