We are already halfway through the week, but have you thought about how hard America’s farmers and ranchers are working to provide for their communities and the nation as a whole? This week is Farm Safety & Health Week- a perfect time to give thanks to our hard-working agriculturists.
Did you know…
2017 Census of Agriculture says there are 3.4 million agricultural producers in America
It’s the most dangerous work sector in America (23.4 deaths per 100,000)
Our farmers and ranchers truly are essential workers
The true meaning of Labor Day is usually overlooked. Too often this holiday is seen as the last weekend of summer: a time for BBQ’s, picnics, boating, or one last beach vacation before the summer comes to an end.
Did you know..
Labor Day is always the first Monday in September
Celebrates America’s laborers and their contributions to developing our country
It became a federal holiday in 1894
Your employees would appreciate you celebrating their hard work by giving them any of these promotional maglights:
K3A Maglite Solitaire FlashlightAmerican Flag M2A Mini Maglite FlashlightM3A Mini Maglite
No matter if you’re doing in-person learning or distance-learning this fall, you surely have a back-to-school supply list. Pencils, pens, paper, notebooks, calculator… what else? Adding engraved flashlights to that list is a no-brainer- it’ll keep younger kids safe no matter where they are, and it’ll help college-aged students on the walk home from a late-night study session at the library.
Every year on August 7th the United States celebrates recipients of the Purple Heart. The Armed Forces give this award to members of the military who have been wounded, killed, or died from wounds caused by an enemy attack. Let us all honor those recipients and be grateful for the freedoms and liberties for which they fight.
This weekend will be one of celebration, regardless of the restrictions we currently face in regards to COVID-19. Saturday is the 4th of July, a day where Americans unite by means of parades, picnics, and fireworks displays.
How will you improvise this year?
-space your picnic blankets apart by 6’
-have a faux-fireworks display with your American flag Maglite Flashlight
Today, on Memorial Day, a Maglite Flashlight with the American flag motif is a perfect way to memorialize our members of the military who have died in service.
QUIZ TIME!
Do you know the difference between all 3 military holidays?
A: Veterans Day
B: Memorial Day
C: Armed Forces Day
Answers:
A: celebrating our living veterans
B: commemorating members who have died in service
C: celebrating current active members in the military
Seventy years ago, in 1950, Armed Forces Day became a national holiday here in the United States. It is a day to recognize all active duty military, near and far.
Fact Check:
Q: What are the 5 branches of the U.S. military?
A: Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, & Air Force
Q: How can you celebrate this special holiday during the pandemic?
A: Display your flag at home; wear red, white & blue; send engraved flashlights (in appropriate American flag or camouflage designs) to your favorite members of the military.
M2A American Flag Mini Maglite FlashlightM2A Digital Camouflage Mini Maglite Flashlight
In just a few short weeks, the 46th annual National EMS Week will be upon us. During the week of May 17-23, communities nationwide will be finding new ways to show their love and support for their local EMS workers.
Even though we can’t celebrate with a large awards ceremony or rambunctious picnic this year, there are still ways to show that your community appreciates the dedication and bravery of its EMS workers.
Your company can show its thanks and appreciation by sending engraved Maglite Flashlights to local EMS workers:
M3A Maglite Flashlight- Small, water & shock resistant
Anthony Maglica, the heart and soul of Maglite flashlights
Anthony Maglica is probably the best example of an American success story. He was born in NYC during the great depression (1930). His mother was Croatian, and decided to take him to her home country of Croatia and raise him there. At the time, no one would have expected him to become the most successful businessman in the USA. In 1950, he got married, became a father, and moved his family to the United States, and out of the Communist control of Croatia. Neither Anthony or his wife could speak English, making it rough to survive here.
The rest of this “rags to riches” story continues with his opening in 1955 of a small machine shop in Los Angeles, named “Mag Instrument”. He made machine parts for the military and started to make a few dollars.
Fast forward to 1979, which is the first year that Anthony made the amazing flashlight, called the “Mag-lite”. It was a big hit with the policemen, because it was aluminum, rugged, and dependable. That basic design hasn’t changed much to this day. But he developed other Maglite Flashlights in the next several years, in the 1980’s.
Early 1980’s- The first Maglite® Rechargeable Flashlight System (TM)
1984- Mini Maglite® using AA batteries
1987- Mini Maglite® using AAA batteries
1988- Solitaire using only one AAA battery
The rocky part of the history involves lawsuits. A major one was filed by his former live-in girlfriend, Claire, of over 20 years, in 1994. The jury awarded her $84 million, which was a big chunk of the value of the company. That was a rough time for both of them.
Other lawsuits have been filed, and won, over the years, by Maglite Flashlights over copyright infringement. Maglite® does have a full-time legal department on site, to take care of these matters.
After this rocky history, Maglite® has become a standard for all flashlights. It has been called “the Cadillac of flashlights” by the Wall Street Journal in 1996. Indeed it is.
