Thanksgiving

On this Thanksgiving Day, 2016, We, Michelle and I,  wish to say that we are honored to have you in our life.  Thanks for loving and caring for us. Thank you for touching our lives in ways you may never know. Our riches do not lie in material wealth, but in having  a friend like you. Your friendship is a precious gift from God.

Blessings to all that have overcome illness this year.  A special thank you to all that have participated in my healing process this year. Each healing touch and act of kindness will always be remembered fondly.

Blessings to all who have had babies (or like us, grandbabies) this year.  They truly are a miracle and blessing from God. RiRi and Mimi sure feel blessed this year. (did you hear about the new addition this week? - Happy first thanksgiving to Charley Rae Justiss, daughter to Steele Justiss.  And it is also Nicolas’ first Thanksgiving, Adam and Jei’s son.)

Happy Thanksgiving to all, may our blessings and God’s watchful eye over us continue, and may we always give thanks for His love for us.

The Dream Team Statement of Values

I have been on a journey to identify the core values that drive The Dream Team - a set of values that speak to who we are and that define what is important to us.  The following is The Dream Team Statement of Values.

RAISING THE BAR

We attract, develop and recognize exceptional people. You were selected because of your excellence in character.  Being on our roster is a testament to the kind of person you are, one defined by a good name, high principles and the best of intentions. 

GO FOR IT

We think independently, play our own game, take measured risk and play to win. We draw upon the competitive spirit at our core to inspire us and define what's possible.

BELIEVE IN SOMETHING

We take ownership, act with integrity, and follow through on promises. Even when it's hard, we do the right thing. 

We learn the league rules and play by them, we call fouls on ourselves and don't cheat our opponent or try to take advantage.  If we win, we win fair and square. 

When we join the team we agree to show up and be on time.  If life gets in the way and we can't make it (as it will from  time to time), we make sure our teammates know that we will be out and have to miss.  This is the way we show our respect to our team, our teammates and friends.  With relationship comes responsibility.

GROWTH

We invest in our players for the long term.  We generously give of our time and talent to help our teammates learn the game and be supportive of their desire to be a better pool player.   We celebrate each rise in skill level.

BETTER TOGETHER

We build enduring relationships be earning trust and respect.  We lean on each other.  We are a team, and we win together or fall together.  "We can survive the most difficult of circumstances if we are not forced to stand alone."

This is and exciting time for The Dream Team.  Ours is a team of a long standing 12 year tradition and together we can continue our ways to maintain and un-disputable reputation for excellence, achievement, integrity, value and respect. Thank you for your part in making this a reality.

Ric

I know this much.

I know that I know nothing.