Cryo Plus Inc.

Woman of Achievement, Founder's Award June 12th

2009-06-16T13:51:00.002-05:00

The Women's Network of NE Ohio held it's Woman of Achievement Luncheon at St Joseph's Family Center in Akron, Ohio. I was awarded the Founder's Award. It was such an honor! I commented in my acceptance speech that the Womens Network was one of the most rewarding volunteer organizations to which I've belonged. The programs I've set up in Massillon, Wooster and Canton focus on hleping women advance their careers and open new doors. The WN mission has made my membership a wonderful and rewarding experience. The funny thing about volunteering- you often end up receiving much more than you give.

Sawlex Show in Morgantown, WV

2009-06-02T13:52:00.003-05:00

CryoPlus had an exhibit and did a workshop on cryogenics at Sawlex, The Sawmill & Logging Expo in Morgantown WV May 29-30. The Sawlex attracted buyers and sellers from 30 different states for the Great Firewood Processor Competition and Great Portable Sawmill Shoot-out. It was a great show!

I got there Thursday afternoon and searched for a local winery-Forks of Cheat Winery. That evening they were sponsoring a Wild Game Cookout as a fund raiser for the WV State Rifle Team. They just won the National Championships. It was $40 a ticket for all of the wine, beer, wild game dishes and desserts you could eat. I ate everything from pheasant, black bear, moose, deer, to salmon and many more! It was all delicious!

Echoing Hills Lion's District Convention

2009-04-28T15:13:00.002-05:00

: Camp Echoing Hills, a camp developed for people with special needs, was the host location for the Ohio Lions District 13-G District Convention on April 3 – 4, 2009. A contingent of Lions from Wayne County rode the curvy hills through Millersburg and south to the Warsaw destination to witness the passing of the gavel from District Governor Robert Buxton to Wayne County’s own District Governor Steve Thornton. Director of International Association of Lions Clubs, Wayne Davis, was the keynote speaker on Saturday afternoon.
Activities included a “Governor’s Roast” on Friday night. Saturday morning a memorial service for Lions who passed away during the year was held just prior to the business meeting. Elections for 2009-2010 District Officers followed. The Grand Banquet was accompanied by the introduction of the Head Table/Guests, and speeches by the District Governor and Director Davis who shared a quote from International President Al Brandel “Where there is great love, there is great miracles.” Davis expounded on some of the Lion Club accomplishments he has witnessed in his travels around the world. He spoke of an experience at RAM (Remote Area Medical) in southern W. Va. in July which was actually filmed by the TV show 60 Minutes. Between 75,000 and 100,000 people were waiting in line at daybreak for the chance to get help for eye and dental needs. He shared that the needs are great right here in the US and told of many programs he has seen make a big difference in the lives of many.
As awards and recognitions were passed out, the new Orrville Lions Clubs was happy to show their support for Lion and Past District Governor Todd Imhoff, who was instrumental in getting the Orrville Lions Club off the ground recently. International President Al Brandel sent his commendation to Imhoff for being one of a select few “Everyday Heroes.” The commendation read “Heroic deeds set caring people apart from others. You are hereby commended for distinguishing yourself as an everyday hero by creating miracles through service.”

Doylestown Lions 75th Anniversary

2009-04-28T14:59:00.004-05:00

Deb Gazey, Garth Schoffman, Hobie Bond, Rita Shisler and I, from the Orrville Lion's group went to Brookside CC in Norton to celebrate Doylestown's Lion's 75th Anniversary. There were 96 present and 6 different Lions group represented. Orrville had the most of any one group!

Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen's Association

2009-02-15T17:54:00.003-05:00

I went to Indianapolis for the 111th Annual Convention and Expo for the Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen's Association Feb 4-5 at the Hyatt. The theme was "Go Hog Wild." The chairman for this year's convention was a Harley rider. The exhibitors were set up in Rumble Alley, showcasing their products and services. For $50 a ticket, you could enter in a drawing for a 2009 Fat Boy Harley.

Gordon Overbaugh from Breeze Dried Inc, Canada, joined me for a photo of my booth.

The Great Outdoors Sportsman's Show 2009

2009-02-01T16:35:00.002-05:00

Hobie's explaining to two Amish men about the benefits of cryogenically treating their gun barrels. The new Holmes Co. Expo Center was the perfect venue for this 2nd annual show. There were more than 200 vendors, as well as a 45 foot bass tank. The Hershberger rack was in display. The 240 -plus deer was killed in southern Wayne Co. this year.

Northeast Ohio Sportsman Show 2009

2009-02-01T14:55:00.002-05:00

Third annual NE Ohio Sportsman show was held at the Buckeye Event Center Feb. 23-24th.

Woman of Achievement 2008

2008-11-24T16:37:00.003-05:00

Kathi Bond, along with Ann Gasbarre and Mary Oxenrider, were recipients of the 2008 “Wayne County Women of Achievement Award.” This was the 15th year since 1989 that awards were presented by the Wooster Community Hospital Auxiliary to a total of 50 “Women of Achievement.”

In accepting the award, Bond noted that she understood the significance of “Achievement” from watching her single mother raise a family, earn a living by working two jobs, and still find time to volunteer in the community. She holds volunteering to a high standard, and encouraged everyone to “reach beyond our office walls to assist organizations working to help the communities in which we work.”

Visit to Berger Bullets

2008-11-24T16:24:00.003-05:00

At a visit to the Berger Bullet manufacturing facility in June, we got to see first hand the processing of making custom bullets. As demonstrated by general manager Eric Stecker, all raw materials are quality checked as they come in. During each step of the process of making bullets from the drawing process of the copper jackets to the seating of the cores and pointing up many quality checks are done.During the process washing and drying of components also takes place. This wash water must be treated before it can be put in to the sewer system. Eric advises that the water is cleaner when dumped vs. the incoming water from the city.Packaging and shipping of product takes place daily to dealers and customers all over the world.Berger Bullets/J-4 recently consolidated all their operations into one corner of a larger manufacturing facility. This allows for greater efficiency and to provide better quality checking on the entire process.

Northeast Ohio Sportsman Show

2008-04-15T15:14:00.003-05:00

The weekend of January 25/26, 2008 was a date that may be remembered as the beginning of the future for the town of Dalton, Ohio. The Northeast Ohio Sportsman Show was held in the new P. Graham Dunn manufacturing facility. There were over 150 booths demonstrating all sorts of hunting, fishing and outdoor apparel items.

Pacific Hoe Chipper Knives

2008-04-15T14:58:00.003-05:00

CryoPlus, a Pacific Hoe chipper knife distributor, now stocks 4 sizes of cryogenically treated Pacific/Hoe chipper knives and Hardgedge counter knives: 60” Fulghum, 66”, 58” & 48” Precision. These knives are setting new benchmarks for productivity, toughness, durability and strength in the chipping industry. Cryo processing increases abrasive wear resistance, raises the tensile strength and decreases brittleness with only one permanent treatment.

Cryo Treated Onsrud Cut-out Bits

2008-04-15T14:55:00.002-05:00

Crest Metal Doors in San Antonio, TX are using an Onsrud, Titanium Edge, Double Fluted cut-out bit. These bits are used with their C&C cutout machine. This machine cuts out steel doors to accommodate glass inserts.
The cryogenically treated bits last approximately twice as long as regular, non-treated bits, saving them not only in the cost of the bits themselves, but also the time and labor necessary to replace the bit.

Sackups for gun barrel protection

2008-04-15T14:35:00.004-05:00

CryoPlus is now using sackups to protect all of the gun barrels that we cryogenically treat. They withstand +300 degrees F and -300 degrees F without any damage to the barrels or sackups! We stand behind sackups and plan to continue using them.Visit http://sackups.com/

My Busy Day Gourmet

2007-09-28T10:42:00.000-05:00

Wayne County Women's Network truly enjoyed the My Busy Day Gourmet experience. We get together once a month and this was something out of the ordinary where we could share each other’s company and go away with healthy, delicious meals for our family.

Small Business of the Year Finalist 2007

2007-09-28T10:36:00.000-05:00

CryoPlus, Inc. was nominated for Small Business Award. We were one of the five finalists. Sign Design was the winner! It was exciting just to be nominated and make it as far as a finalist!

American Red Cross Community Heroes Awards

2007-09-28T08:14:00.001-05:00

Traci Hanger-Hoffman nominated me for a Community Leader award. I WON! Hereos come in all shapes and sizes, from all walks of life, under entirely different circumstances. Hereos are all around us. They are usually people who don't draw much attention to themselves other than to help others when in need. I was among 26 individuals who were nominated as Wayne County Heroes who lended a hand to the down and out, helped out when called upon or made Wayne County a better and safer place to live. May 17, 2007. Here is the story Traci wrote:
Imagine a family in extreme need – we all know them: A single parent who lost his/her job and is struggling to provide food for the family; A parent with a sudden illness that has wiped out the family’s financial reserves…We all know the many different stories. Christmas is coming and there is nothing left to spend on gifts for the kids or even a special meal on the big day. Disappointment is looming large in the faces of the children. Despair haunts the parents. That is where Kathi gets involved. Seven years ago, and every year since, Kathi has organized a shopping trip with her mother and her sisters, to provide Christmas for one of these less fortunate families. She gets information from a local church, or from a community agency, or from someone who knows someone. She collects the names, ages, sizes and wishes of each child in the family and of the parent(s) too, and she and her cohorts go shopping. And they shop and shop and shop. And they cook. By the time they are done, they deliver Christmas, complete with a meal and gifts for everyone, to one desperate family. Every Christmas for the last seven years, and for the foreseeable future, Kathi organizes her family to donate their time and resources to this endeavor. No fanfare. No publicity. No formal organization. Just the goodness of her heart reaching out to a family in need. Very heroic indeed.

NBRSA Nationals at Kelbly's Sept. 2007

2007-09-28T08:08:00.000-05:00

The NBRSA Nationals were hosted by Kelbly's Inc. in North Lawrence, Ohio Sept. 17-22, 2007. The benchrest competition coincided with George and Karen Kelbly's 50th wedding anniversay. My husband, Hobie, and I had a party for them at our home, serving 135 guests. Cathie Harris, country singer from Milan, TN. performed beautifully!

Jennifer Downey- Speaker for Women's Network

2007-09-28T08:03:00.000-05:00

Entrepreneurs must be versatile in the skills they bring to their businesses. Jennifer Downey, President of Ambiance Incorporated, brings the skills honed in a career as a professional fashion model, an over-the-counter stock trader and a public relations specialist to her venture into the retail side of business.

Downey is not only multi-talented, but a pioneer as well. In 1978, Downey became Cleveland’s first female Over-The-Counter stock trader, a business still dominated by men. By 1985, she was President-Elect of the Cleveland Security Traders Association.

Before taking office, Downey was offered a chance to head Ambiance. She had met Ambiance founder Henry Keiluhn in 1982, becoming a consultant to the company, helping redirect Ambiance’s focus towards couples. Downey used her business acumen to keep the company’s finances in order, and her acting and modeling skills to become a fixture on local radio and television and in the print media as Ambiance’s spokesperson.

Under her leadership, Ambiance has grown to eight locations and an E-Commerce Internet web site at www.Ambiance.com. With Downey at the helm over the past 20 years, Ambiance has continued to grow through good and bad economic times.
Feb. 13, 2007

Cleveland/Akron Athena Banquet 2007

2007-09-28T07:52:00.000-05:00

Karen Gilkison, Fike Agency, Rita Shisler, Shisler Cheese House and I went to Landerhaven in Mayfield Heights for the Cleveland/Akron Athena Banquet Sept. 27. Mary Ann Corrigan-Davis, President of Saint Joseph Academy and Teresa Carter, President of OMNOVA Solutions Foundations were the recipients.

The ATHENA awards, first prsented by the ATHENA Foundation in 1982, recognize the efforts and successes of business people around the world. The awards honor those who have helped women reach their full leadership potential, demonstrate creativiity and initiative in the professions; and improve the quality of life for others in the community.

DeLores Pressley-Believe in the Power of You

2007-09-28T07:48:00.000-05:00

Wayne County Women's Network presented DeLores Pressley as their speaker at the Wooster Inn, Sep. 25. Ms. Pressley's topic was "Believe in the Power of You." She has appeared on the OPRAH show, Entertainment Tonight, as well as every major talk show on television. A delightful and inspirational speaker, she left all those in attendance with ideas and goals to achieve.

Wayne Co. Athena 2007

2007-09-28T07:45:00.001-05:00

It was one of the highlights of my life to award the 2007 Athena Award to one of my best friends, Rita Shisler, owner of Shisler Cheese House in Kidron, Ohio.

In Woods Expo in Hot Springs, AR.

2007-05-01T18:35:00.000-05:00

I flew into Little Rock on the 24th and checked out the Capital Building.

I continued on to Paris- Arkansas unfortunately. It was a beautiful drive! Stopped at Mt. Magazine, the highest point in the state, 2,753 feet above sea level. Ate lunch at the new lodge overlooking the Petit Jean River Vally and Blue Mountain Lake. It was spectacular!

Thursday afternoon I walked the show. It was a busy place with the chippers, grinders, loaders and all of the heavy equipment.

I made time to peek into one of the Bath Houses in Hot Springs. They must have been something in their time! Next time I'm going to relax in one of those hot tubs.

I tried to squeeze too much into 3 days!

2007 ATHENA International Conference in Chicago

2007-05-01T18:13:00.000-05:00

April 16-18, 2007

Rita Shisler, Traci Hanger-Hoffman and I left Sunday afternoon for Chicago. Needless to say there wasn't a moment of silence for 6 hours except when we had 15 miles left and no gas station in sight. It was REAL quiet for 10 miles until we got gas, with only 5 miles worth of gas left in the tank.

Monday we walked Michigan Ave to shop at American Girl, Hershey's, Ghiradelli's and Victoria Secret. We stopped to rest at the Millenium Park.

Monday evening was a dinner cruise with 100 women. It was a gorgeous evening!

ATHENA celebrated 25 years anniversary of advancing women’s leadership. Workshops included topics such as “Unleashing the confident, empowered woman,” “Lessons of leadership, leaders who build a highly motivated and energized workplace” and “The Courage Code: It’s yours. Break it. Own it. Use it.”
Speakers included Karenna Gore Schiff, author of Lighting the Way: Nine Women Who Changed Modern America, Shinae Chun, Director of the Women’s Bureau U.S. Department of Labor and Ronna Lichtenberg, author of Pitch Like a Girl: How A Woman Can Be Herself And Still Succeed.

Tobogganing instead of Working!

2007-03-02T12:05:00.000-05:00

I took my grand daughter, Rheanna, tobogganing in Cleveland. We had a ball! The next day she had off school so we went sled riding and ice skating. I was so sore the next day I could barely get out of bed! The last time I went ice skating was 35 years ago, in HS! I was lucky not to break anything!

The cryo business is off to a great start in 2007. This is year number 13 for CryoPlus. Sales have steadily increased every year. Starrett Webber has been bringing large lots of gage blocks. The chipper knife business has really picked up. I plan to add anvils to our inventory list. Sawmills can do one stop shopping with us- anvils, counter knives and chipper knives.

I still have the pallet stacker for sale. I need to get rid of it and buy a used forklift. A local company comes here to unload semis for us then comes back to load them 3 days later, but that's cutting into my profit!

Berry Plastics in Monroeville, Ohio is shipping a 350 pound die to us today. It's H13 and chrome plated. They are currently having a problem with cracking. Hopefully the cryo will help and we can do all of their dies! Looks like it's going to be another good weekend of processing.

Great Outdoors Sportsman Show in Charm, Oh

2007-02-04T11:34:00.000-05:00

Inaugural Sportman's Show debuts in one of Ohio's best hunting regions! This show was every outdoorman's dream day. There were 10,000 people at Keim Lumber from 8-3:00. This show sure put Charm, Ohio on the map! CryoPlus promoted cryo treatment of gun barrels and sawmill cutting tools. The Daily Record stated that CryoPlus appeared to be one of the most technological booths at the show. We explained to the visitors the benefits of cryo processing- extending the life of the cutting tools up to 400%. Hobie took his blue benchrest gun which was quite a drawing card. Everyone stopped to look at it and ask what it was.

Celebrity guests Greg Miller and Stan Potts of North America Whitetail Television shared their experiences. The "Amish Lucky Buck" made it's first public appearance. It was an amazing whitetail with a green score of 295 7/8 non-typical. People were astounded by the size and the rack on this buck.