Glory Road Gospel Quartet held their concluding concert earlier this month – wrapping up over 15 years of singing and sharing God’s message with thousands of listeners.  Time had brought two members to retirement, one found the mountains of Colorado inviting and the other is raising a family, so the group concluded it was time to leave this part of their lives in memory and thankfulness.  I was able to attend along with my wife and another friend and had many on-going reflections as the extended musical evening unfolded.  Tesco Productions had the opportunity of recording several of their CDs – in fact Glory Road has the record for the most repeat projects of any musician or group.  Thank you for continuing your loyalty and trust as we all worked together over the years putting together each project.

During the course of the evening multiple persons were honored and recognized for their involvement with the group in various capacities – including former and present members.  I was also surprised to receive a Certificate of Appreciation which I will highly value over the coming years and display in the studio.  Thank you so much.  It was an honor to know each of you and to work alongside you in His kingdom.  CDs will be available until later in 2016 and information about obtaining them can be found at this link.

At the beginning of this month I reported that Tesco Productions recording studio completed 30 years of continuous operation.  Well, a couple of weeks later I was surprised when inquiring about the bi-monthly SCORE Luncheon that I had served that organization for 10 years.  A brief awards commemoration was conducted by Chairman David Gregg following lunch for other members as well who had passed various milestones with SCORE.

SCORE is the non-profit volunteer branch of the U.S. Small Business Assocation – specializing in mentoring, education and service to the small business community.  When Tesco Productions was in its early stages I remember contacting SCORE for advice.  I shared with the SCORE members I only wish I would have stayed in touch throughout the years and continued to glean from the decades of wisdom and business insights available from the many volunteers.  The Tesco Productions path would have no doubt been smoother and charted more wisely, with a different picture today possibly as well.  I highly recommend utilizing the many offerings of SCORE.  Most of the services are free, but highly valuable.  Thanks for the opportunity of working with you these past 10 years.

Tesco Productions has just completed 30 years of continuous operation.  There was a time I thought just being 30 years old was way down the road somewhere, but not so much anymore.

As the new year begins we often reflect on where we’ve been for the past year(s), and what we would like to look back on 365 days from now and so on.  Well one thing is for sure, I have many, many people who have been woven in and out of my life these past 30 years.  My wife is still here (and says she still likes putting up with me), and our daughter now on her own, married and nearing completion of her grad program.  There’s the people that have forged relationships as work associates – both internal and in the community.  My “hall and wall of fame” are running out of client signature room and represent only a fraction of those who have come here – many now true lifelong friends.

Thank you all, and I hope and pray there’s another decade waiting for reflection.