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Jakson Mayer : : APIVEO Player of the Month : : April 2014

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Congratulations Jakson and thank you for Always Playing IV Each Other!

Excerpt from the APIVEO Player of the Month award ceremony;

Jakson Mayer is the APIVEO Player of the Month because he Always Plays IV Each Other. There is no doubt that Jakson puts others first; but it’s important to understand that he doesn’t do it by putting himself second. Jakson doesn’t simply get out of the way so someone else ends up in front of him. He knows that won’t actually help anyone. He rolls up his sleeves and cares for people; he lifts them up and puts them in places they can’t always go on their own. Let me give you an inspiring example. Jakson’s 6 year old neighbor, Katheryn, was recently diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. This obviously had a devastating effect on Katheryn’s entire family. Her mom, dad, three brothers and sister began a life changing journey into the unknown. Jakson reached out to family and spent time with them because this journey was not unknown to him. Jakson was present in their lives. He showed them he cared about them and what they were going through. In addition to ministering to the family, Jakson and his friends made bracelets to help raise money for Katheryn’s family and their mounting medical bills. This is true leadership. This is serving and loving the people around you. Jakson is a great kid; there is no doubt about that. But at 9 years old he is truly understands what Katheryn’s family is going through. Remember, I said that this was not an unknown journey for Jakson. On February 1st Jakson’s dad passed away from brain cancer. Jakson’s family is all too familiar with the struggles and pain that face Katheryn’s family. Because of this, Jakson realized that he not only knew how they felt but he knew he could help; so he did. I have read a lot of leadership books and I can cite several specific leadership characteristics that Jakson has demonstrated. The amazing thing is…Jakson hasn’t read any of those books. He leads through love. He does the right thing simply because it’s the right thing. I think there’s a good chance Jakson will be writing some of those leadership books instead of just reading them.

We have a special presenter here today, Zach McLeroy, CEO and Chairman of the Board of our sponsor, Zaxby’s. Zach has built a company based on and in servant leadership. We are honored to partner with him and his team on the APIVEO Player of the Month. As APIVEO Player of the Month Jakson has the privilege of naming a charity that will receive a $1,000 donation provided by Zaxby’s. Jakson has selected the Brain Tumor Foundation for Children. Here to accept the check is the foundation’s executive director, Mary Moore.

Jakson, thank you for caring, loving, serving and playing for others. What is in you is in every kid; and hearing about you will inspire them as leaders and inspire them to Always Play IV Each Other…just like you. Congratulations! -Brad Jubin- APIVEO

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Meet Connor McMahon, Our First APIVEO Player of the Month!

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Connor McMahon: APIVEO Player of the Month, March 2014

Congratulations Connor and thank you for Always Playing IV Each Other!

Excerpt from the APIVEO Player of the Month award ceremony;

The purpose of my life and the purpose of your life is simple; it’s to add value to those around us…to Always Play IV Each Other. When you hold up IV fingers you are saying that “YOU Always Play IV Each Other.” How we do this is unique to each one of us. It is as unique as our own fingerprints. To Always Play IV Each Other is to leverage our talents, gifts and passions to help others.

Now for the reason we are here today. On the ice Connor pours himself into the space between the pipes and gives every ounce of himself to his team. I understand he has some pretty impressive stats and a couple of awards and trophies to go along with them. Connor is a great athlete but that’s not why we are here today. We are here today because Connor McMahon is a great leader. Conner McMahon is the APIVEO Player of the Month because he Always Plays IV Each Other. [Read more…] about Meet Connor McMahon, Our First APIVEO Player of the Month!

Coached by Grace

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APIVEOcoachPic5Recently, I wrote an article about confidence inspired by a friend’s answer to a question I had asked, “What is the most important thing you learned playing youth sports?” There is no doubt our children learn a great deal through their involvement in sports. While I was impressed by my friend’s stories about his youth sports days, I had no experiences to share or reflect on. Unfortunately, I didn’t have the chance to play any sports until high school, so I was unable to answer this question myself. Fortunately, we never stop learning. I am a volunteer youth coach and coaching kids has been among the most enlightening and enriching times of my life. This led me to ask myself a slightly different question, “What is the single most important thing I have learned coaching youth sports?”

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Sharing APIVEO at the Altanta Community Food Bank

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Volunteers at the Atlanta Community Food Bank
Volunteers at the Atlanta Community Food Bank

Brad Jubin, APIVEO Co-founder, recently had the opportunity to share the universal message “Always Play IV Each Other” with the volunteers at the Atlanta Community Food Bank. After the uplifting message (literally uplifting), everyone joined in for this inspiring “IV” picture. We are grateful for our new friends at ACFB and we are grateful for the chance to share this optimistic message with them. Who are you IV?  Check out all of the “IV” pictures in the APIVEO Gallery IV.

APIVEO® LESSON TEN – Courage

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APIVEO CJ PitchCourage

Leaders have courage to remain positive in difficult situations.

This lesson will illustrate the value of courage when we experience difficult times. When things are going well we tend to relax and believe that they will continue. During this time our confidence is high and we are open to many opportunities. However, as problems arise and our “luck” begins to change we become cautious. Caution causes us to close down and miss opportunities. Caution can quickly grow into panic as we shut down and try to hang onto what we already have.

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Emmitt Smith Always Plays 4 Each Other

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Emmitt 4 pic (1280x718)Hall of Fame RB and all around great guy, Emmitt Smith, shows his “4”! Anyone that has ever met Emmitt knows that he Always Plays 4 Each Other in everything he does. APIVEO is blessed to count Emmitt as a friend. Thank you Emmitt! Stay tuned for our review of Emmitt Smith’s book “GAME ON.”