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Michigan State Industries
"Insider Newsletter"
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Plans Underway For
4th Annual
The Annual MSI Open House will take place again this year!! Dates
have been set for Wednesday, July 14th, and Thursday, July 15th. The
Open House event is a great avenue to showcase our products to MDOC,
State Agencies, and Non-Profit organizations. MSI intends to make this
year's event even more successful than the past. We currently have a new
e-mail listserv group on our website. Customers can now subscribe to
receive automatic updates and information on new product reviews, product updates, price changes, upcoming events and much more. Luanne
Peeper our Inside Sales Rep has added over 600 customer e-mail addresses
to the group, and more will be included.
Flyers will be e-mailed to all employees during the month of June.
We ask that you circulate and post them on your facility bulletin boards if
possible. More details will be forthcoming. Factories are asked to notify
the Sales/Marketing Dept. of any specific customers they feel should receive the flyer, and also any special products they would like displayed.
We will be offering a continental breakfast along with a grilled
assortment of meat products provided by our MSI Meat Factory.
We are encouraging our entire MSI staff to remember the visions
and values of "Teamwork" and "Inclusion". Please assist us in anyway that
you can to help make this event one to remember!!
Fa c t o r y Ta l k - B e l l a m y C r e e k
Each issue of the Insider will feature various factories in
our "Factory Talk" section. It is really good to know what
new and exciting projects our factories are involved in.
Each factory's contribution can be seen in the quality
products they produce. Let's take a look inside and see
some of this great work!!
Our Wood Furniture Operation at Bellamy Creek CF has been producing wood
office furniture for years. They are now expanding the furniture line to
include Church Furnishings. St. Mary's Cathedral in Gaylord, MI is one of the
first churches to receive over 162 new pews for their beautiful cathedral. The
pews were made of solid oak veneers with solid oak wooden legs and trim. Dan
Savoie, Superintendent, and the entire supervisory production staff did an
excellent job on this project!!
Fa c t o r y S t a f f - I n s t a l l a t i o n
Pe w p l a c e m e n t - b e g i n s
Final pew placement
Pe w a l i g n m e n t - p e r f e c t ! !
Cathedral -final overview
Pr o t e c t i v e c o v e r i n g r e m o v e d
Chapel communion room
Kneeling attachments
Cathedral ready for service
Fa c t o r y Ta l k - I o n i a R e f u r b i s h i n g
The Ionia Refurbishing Operation recently completed a new
mailroom unit for Michigan State University. The project has
opened doors for potential future business with MSU. The MSU
staff was extremely pleased with the new unit, and as a result
they have placed an order to have additional units made.
The refurbishing operation does more than refurbish furniture. They have proven
that creating new products is also their specialty. MSU would like to thank the
entire design team and installation crew for their hard work!! Randy Duell,
Superintendent. Installation Crew: Curtis White, Dallas Rairigh, Jerry
Devenbaugh.
Ionia Refurbishing Creates
Pa r t n e r s h i p w i t h H a b i t a t f o r H u m a n i t y
The I-Max Operation has teamed up with Mike Green, Prison Build Program, to provide products
for Habitat for Humanity homes. Products provided will consist of doors, molding, walls, and
cabinets. I-Max will also assist with trucking deliveries. A recent delivery of walls was shipped to
the Greenville Area, Habitat for Humanity Project. Additional projects are under construction in
Roscommon Township. More information and pictures of the completed homes will be provided in
the next issue of the MSI Insider.
F ro m L e f t : R a n d y D u e l l , S u p t . ,
D a v e S i m o n , I - S u p v, a n d t h e
G re e n v i l l e A re a H a b i t a t St a f f .
I - M a x re f u r b i s h i n g w i l l
p ro v i d e w a l l s f o r H a b i t a t
houses under contruction.
Wa l l s w i l l b e s h i p p e d a n d
d e l i v e re d u s i n g M S I t r u c k s .
Kinross CF creates Historical Fashions
Joyce Cram, Superintendent of the Kinross Garment Operation, and
Staff designed fabulous fashions for the Soo Locks 150th Anniversary
celebration. The historical event will take everyone back to the rich
h i s t o r y o f M i c h i g a n ' s o l d e s t c i t y, S a u l t S t e . M a r i e . T h e c e l e b r a t i o n b e g i n s
the weekend of June 24th, and ends with a grand finale on Sept, 2nd. All
o u t f i t s a r e m a d e t o o r d e r, w i t h v a r i o u s s t y l e s t o c h o o s e f r o m . We w o u l d
l i k e t o c o m m e n d t h e s u p e r v i s o r y, a n d i n m a t e s t a f f o n a j o b w e l l d o n e ! !
Event schedule will be posted on the MSI bulletin board.
M S I St a f f f ro m l e f t : D a r l e n e J e n s e n , I - S u p v
P a t s y C a s t a g n e , I - S u p v, J o y c e C r a m , S u p t .
C h a r l e e n S c o t t , I - S u p v, a n d We n d y
S k i n n e r, I - S u p v.
F ro m l e f t : J i m H o w i e , R U M , H T F, J o y c e
C r a m , S u p t , F re d H a n c o c k , D W, K C F,
Wa n d a H a n c o c k , R a n d y H a a s , A D W, K C F
L i n d a M e t r i c h , Wa rd e n , K C F, C h a r l e e n
Scott,and Patsy Castagne.
SyteLine / Multi-Site Update
Syteline core team meetings continue to take place once every
t w o w e e k s t o d i s c u s s t h e i m p l e m e n t a t i o n p r o g r e s s . To p i c s
covered in the meetings include technical support, equipment
n e e d s , i s s u e s u p d a t e s , a n d f a c t o r y o n - l i n e s t a t u s . Fa c t o r i e s
that are currently using the Multi-Site platform have reported
very few problems at this time.
C a r l Pe t e r s o n , P r e s i d e n t o f N e x u s S o f t w a r e , I n c . w i l l b e a s s i s t i n g v a r i o u s d e p a r t m e n t s w i t h
issues relating to the Multi-Site software. Carl's prior experience with the SyteLine
platform will be an asset to all of us. The following factory implementations have been
scheduled: (Dates are subject to change).
•Jackson Laundry online as of April 1st. No problems reported.
•Brooks, Chippewa, and Thumb Laundries - scheduled for June 1st.
•Sign Shop online as of April 1st. A few issues have been reported.
•Agribusiness/Meat - scheduled for June 1st.
•Jackson Dairy - scheduled for August 1st.
• M e t a l a n d Te x t i l e - s c h e d u l e d f o r m i d - S e p t e m b e r o r O c t o b e r.
Upcoming Events Scheduled
MSI Hosts Annual
Superintendent's Meeting
The Superintendent's meeting has been set for May 24-25, 2005.
The meeting will be held at the Mt. Pleasant Holiday Inn. MSI
managers and superintendents will have the opportunity to
discuss issues relevant to their departments. An agenda will be
forthcoming with dates and times for speaker presentations and
group sessions.
3 r d A n n u a l Vi n n i
Children's Charities Golf Outing
C a r y A d r a g n a , M S I S a l e s M a n a g e r, w i l l b e h o s t i n g a v e r y s p e c i a l
children's charity golf outing at the Fieldstone Golf Club in
A u b u r n H i l l s , M I . T h e e v e n t i s s c h e d u l e d f o r T h u r s d a y, J u n e 9 t h
2005. Shotgun start at 9:00 a.m. The club is located at 1984
Ta y l o r R d ( o f f L a p e e r R d , j u s t S o u t h o f I - 7 5 ) . P l e a s e c o n t a c t
Cary if you are interested in sponsorship opportunities for this
v e r y i m p o r t a n t e v e n t . A l l p r o c e e d s d i r e c t l y b e n e f i t t h e Ro n a l d
McDonald House of Detroit and the Asthma and Allergy
Fo u n d a t i o n o f A m e r i c a , M i c h i g a n C h a p t e r.
Golf Anyone?? MSI 2nd Annual
Golf Outing
T h e M S I 2 n d A n n u a l G o l f O u t i n g w i l l b e h e l d T h u r s d a y, M a y 1 9 t h ,
2005 at the Sparrow Hawk Golf Course, located at 2618 Seymour Rd,
Jackson MI. Shotgun start at 10:00 a.m. (best ball). Cost per person is
$38.00. Cost includes 18 holes with cart, 2 hot dogs, 1 non-alcoholic
b e v e r a g e , a n d a s l e e v e o f M S I g o l f b a l l s . M u s t h a v e a p a r t n e r, b u t d o e s
n o t h a v e t o b e a n M S I e m p l o y e e . P l e a s e c o n t a c t S c o t t Pe l h a m a t
(517)780-6169 for further details. Just a reminder that there is still
t i m e t o s u b m i t y o u r f e e b y We d n e s d a y, M a y 1 8 t h . S e e y o u o n t h e g r e e n ! !
Customer
Te s t i m o n i a l s
Michigan State Industries received letters of appreciation along with quite a few emails from customers expressing their feelings about the great service and products
that we provide. We have a wonderful team of employees in our bureau, and they
should be commended and recognized!!
St. Mary Cathedral -
R e v. J o h n E . M c C r a k e n e x p re s s e d t h e f o l l o w i n g : " T h e p e w s
b u i l t b y w o r k e r s a t t h e B e l l a m y C re e k F u r n i t u re F a c t o r y a re a b e a u t i f u l a d d i t i o n t o t h e
cathedral. The pews will always be a testimony to the high quality work that is being done in
I o n i a f o r m a n y y e a r s t o c o m e . M a y G o d b l e s s y o u w i t h H i s p e a c e a n d j o y.
Selfridge Military Air Museum -
L t C o l L o u i s J . N i g ro w ro t e : " To B i l l
D e H a r t , I w a s j u s t a d m i r i n g t h e l e t t e r h e a d t h a t M i c h i g a n St a t e I n d u s t r i e s p ro d u c e d f o r u s .
The lettering is crisp, the paper quality is excellent (the watermark is a nice touch), and the
price is outstanding. Please pass on my thanks to the MSI Print Shop.
Straits CF -
G. R a i r i g h , I n s p e c t o r w ro t e : " To N a n A k k a n e n , S g t . D a l e B e a u l i e u b e g a n
w o r k i n g o n a n e w t o o l i n v e n t o r y s y s t e m a t K T F. A l o t o f t i m e a n d e f f o r t w e n t i n t o t h e
e n d e a v o r b e c a u s e a l l t h e t o o l s i n v e n t o r i e s h a d t o b e c o n v e r t e d f ro m 1 6 d i f f e re n t f o r m a t s
into one format. Sgt. Beaulieu asked you to do a lot of the transferring of information on to
t h e n e w c o m p u t e r g e n e r a t e d f o r m a t . Yo u a s w e l l a s s e v e r a l o t h e r s t a f f t o o k o n t h i s t a s k . T h e
p ro j e c t h a s n o w b e e n c o m p l e t e d a n d a p p e a r s t o b e w o r k i n g v e r y w e l l . T h e a n n u a l
Inspector's audits should be much easier and take much less time.
MSU, Lansing -
Patricia Hampton, Office Supervisor e-mailed: "MSU is very
p l e a s e d w i t h o u r c u s t o m m a i l ro o m u n i t . M S I d i d a w o n d e r f u l j o b m a k i n g t h e u n i t . M S I d i d
s u c h a g re a t j o b t h a t I c u r re n t l y h a v e t h e m m a k i n g a d d i t i o n a l u n i t s f o r o u r d e p a r t m e n t . I
w a s e x t re m e l y p l e a s e d w i t h t h e p ro f e s s i o n a l i s m t h a t C u r t i s W h i t e d i s p l a y e d d u r i n g t h i s
w h o l e p ro c e s s . I f I h a d a q u e s t i o n , h e w o u l d re s p o n d p ro m p t l y. I w a n t t o a l s o t h a n k D a l l a s
R a i r i g h , a n d J e r r y D e v e n b a u g h f o r t h e i r a s s i s t a n c e w i t h t h e 3 rd f l o o r m a i l ro o m i n s t a l l a t i o n .
T h e y w e re v e r y f r i e n d l y a n d re p re s e n t e d M S I v e r y w e l l
St. Francis Xavier Church -
S h e i l a a t St . F r a n c i s C h u rc h s a i d : " To D a v e S i m o n ,
I - M a x R e f u r b i s h i n g , I w a s v e r y p l e a s e d w i t h t h e w h o l e e x p e r i e n c e t h u s f a r, f ro m t i m e l y a n d
c o u r t e o u s p i c k u p a n d d e l i v e r y, t o t h e " b e a u t i f u l a p p e a r a n c e " o f t h e e n d p ro d u c t . J o h n
C a r l s o n , M S I S a l e s R e p s a i d : " I t i s n i c e t o h e a r t h o s e k i n d s o f p o s i t i v e c o m m e n t s f ro m
customers.
H u r o n Va l l e y C e n t e r -
M i l e s F. P a t t i s o n e - m a i l e d : " D a l e B a u m a n d St a f f :
Gentlemen, I want to thank you once again for your outstanding performance in helping us
o u t o f a d i f f i c u l t s p o t . We a re v e r y a p p re c i a t i v e o f y o u r c o n c e r n t o m e e t o u r n e e d s . Yo u
c a m e t h ro u g h l i k e c h a m p s f o r u s a n d w e t h a n k y o u . K e e p u p t h e g o o d w o r k .