Good morning gentlemen, As we all know that this world is changing by leaps and bounds, and many changes have affected many people in our communities especially small business owners. With big box stores like Walmart, Home Depot , IKEA, and so many others, they have forced small mom and pops stores out of business. I know I get it shopping online is so much easier and going to large big box stores have great deals because they can afford of provide mass quantities and lower prices. But this is also putting family owned businesses out of business, what can we as gentlemen and ladies do about this? We can patron these small businesses as often as we can, even if it’s to buy small things. Hey, this might not completely prevent them from closing, but it will let them know that we care and we appreciate their being there and provings a service. These little acts of kindness goes a long way when a family is struggling, and at the end of the day, if that business is forced to close its doors for the last time they will know that they were valued and that the service they provided was not in vain. These simple acts like if for me and my wife; and we raised our kids to be this way, if you stop a a small gas station to use the restroom buy something even if it’s a pack of gum. Let them know you appreciate them being there and providing the facilities. If you want to use Wi-Fi at a particular place do not just go in and use the Wi-Fi and leave, buy a cup of coffee or a danish or something. Remember someone has to clean that bathroom, and someone has to pay for the Wi-Fi that you are so freely using. As leaders, ladies, and gentlemen stealing whether its physically, or in moral retrospect of using services from others and not patronizing the establishment does not set a good example for others, and people will look at you as someone that feels entitled and it gives a poor perspective of who you are. So let’s show small businesses in our communities that we value and appreciate them being there for us as often as we can. And this holiday season make it a point to stop in and introduce yourself thank them for being there, and wish them a Merry Christmas and a blessed and prosperous New Year .

Good morning gentlemen, As we get closer to Christmas, I know many of you have already finished your Christmas shopping some still have a few more things to get, and some, well lets say are waiting for the last minute shopping and that is fine that who you are. With 15 days till Christmas I think this time of year we can reach out to people and not only show an act of holiday spirit but also help someone elevate their life style. So I want to ask you gentlemen, if you know a man in your community, at work, family member, reach out and give them a gift that would help them start their journey into becoming a gentleman. A simple pair of dress socks, maybe a pack of handkerchiefs, or a tie. Something that you feel that they will appreciate and encourage them to want to elevate themselves. This will also be a perfect time to speak into them and offer to mentor them. What better way to help them start the new year off wanting to improve themselves. Now I know for many in the community this is a huge step on opening up and offering to mentor someone, some of you feel that you are not there yet to mentor anyone, and that is fine, because you can both grow together. And what better way to mentor than for them to see you manifest and evolve right in front of them. You both will build a stronger bond than a person that has already made that journey than one who is just giving advice and instructions. And if you feel that you are not ready to make that step, or maybe you can’t afford it at this point. Well you do not have to buy them the best of the best, you can start with something that is inexpensive but still looks nice, that way if they decide not to try then you are not out of much but you did the right thing. Maybe like a starter kit, like a pack of handkerchiefs, a bundle of dress socks, a polo shirt, maybe a clone fragrance, something to help them get started. Now if you identified someone that you feel really wants to and maybe they have made this known to you by their conversations asking you about style and other things then you might want to invest in something a little more nicer. Now I know that times are tough all around and you have several men in mind and you want to do more, I have an idea. Buy a pack or Christmas cards and express your gratitude for their friendship and in there invite them to visit the RMRS website and then follow up with them the first of the year. And if you do several men follow the first part of the year and maybe invite them to dinner and they can connect with one another and network and now you have built a community in your area of gentlemen who are also connected to RMRS. What better way to celebrate the holidays and the new year then to help a a young man or a friend start their journey.