WE the People - Fall 2020 Issue #8

WELCOME TO THE

WE FAMILY, GEORGIA!

ALBANY, DOUGLAS, and VALDOSTA

WE are so excited to have our three new Georgia locations join our ever-expanding WE family! We are thankful for the opportunity to do good things in your lives and communities, and hope that your employment with us is an enriching and enjoyable experience!

VALDOSTA DIVISION 1527 Madison Highway Valdosta, GA 31601

ALBANY DIVISION 2702 Palmyra Road Albany, GA 31707

DOUGLAS DIVISION 121 Bowens Mill Road SE Douglas, GA 31533

Our Albany WE family

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Without the hard work and dedication of our employees, our success at Worldwide Equipment would not be possible. Day in and day out, our employees remain committed to the highest standard of excellence.

We extend our greatest appreciation to those who have been with us through it all.

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MARY HALL 49 JIMMY COLE 40 TAMMY AUSMUS 38 DANIEL TROXELL 32 LISA PENNINGTON 29 SAMUEL CARR 28 BENNY SEAGRAVES 28 JERRY WALLACE 27 AUDREY PRATT 27 SHEILA HODGE 25 JAMES MABES 23 JAMES TROUTWINE 14 NANCY BUSH 14 KEITH CREMEANS 13 GARY GIBSON 12 MART GIBSON 12

RANDY DOVE 48

DAVID ANDERS 23

ROBERT BLEVINS 34

MARSHALL WOLFENBARGER 23

WILLIAM MOORE 32

DONALD MORRISON 22

JAY MCGRANAHAN 31

WILLIAM MCGLOCKLIN 18

ERNEST STOKLEY 31

CHARLES CALDER 17

TERRY ALLMAN 29

BETTY BLAKE 17

NICHOLAS CROWDER 28

JOSHUA BARNES 15

DANNY WHITAKER 28

JAMES LEMASTER 13

DAVID DAUGHERTY 28

WILLIAM LINGER 11

MICHELLE SEGRESS 27

TIMOTHY KUHN 35

ROY HOLLAND 14

LORNE SHEARER 30

EDGAR LEMASTER 14

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WE Team has shown up and performed. were not right. I am talking about you, Jane The unrest in our country has not helped Fonda!!! Not right at all. at all and this could and should have been The need for protests were there, but not addressed and the rioting, burning and always were the performances fair and destroying allowed in very liberal states justified. The protests for equal rights were and cities should not have been allowed. absolutely right. Lots of the protests were Now, I fully support the right of protest, peaceful especially those lead by Dr. Martin but protest is not destruction of innocent Luther King. Some others lead by groups people’s homes, businesses and livelihoods. like “The Black Panthers” were wrong. Folks It is also not the destruction of public build- died and things were destroyed- right reaPresident/CEO ings owned and paid for by generations of sons but wrong methods. Even so, the times hard-working tax payers. and the situation were far more just in I hope this communication finds you, your In my youth there were real, serious order to try to rectify the unjust than what home family and your work mistreatment of some of our citizens who is happening today. During those times, family well and in good health. Our counwere just like me, however of a different there was never an attack on our nation, try is operating in strange times and has skin color. And, there were protests. Those on our institutions, on our freedoms, on placed burdens on you individually and on protests, when peaceful, were right! Those our way of life- there were protest to make our company as a whole. Remember, tough protests were reasonable and very badly things better, not for destruction. We never times never last though tough people do! needed. Sometimes those protests were not dishonored our forefathers, tore down our The first thing I want to do is thank each peaceful and when they were not, they were history, tried to re-write our history or disof you for your dedication to our comjust as wrong as they are today. honored our National Anthem- our “One pany and our customers over the last few The protests about a war in a faraway place Nation” National Anthem! extremely challenging months. All of our where we had zero business being and that people have risen to the challenge, operated I will always fight for all of “our” citizens’ killed nearly 60,000 young Americans were well and almost everyone who could have rights and I believe in the right of choice just! However, some of the actions of those has shown up and performed admirably. given to each of us by God. Each of us protests were not right. Like when folks that Despite the very unique situation created by did not fight and did not lose children spat should be equal and should be treated “The Virus” which has shut down much of on our returning troops. That was not right. equal! We should respect all people and fight for each other’s rights as we would our our supply chain, our manufacturing part- Movie personalities that conspired with ners, our schools and our places to eat- The the enemy while our young folks died also own while also being orderly, respectful

TERRY DOTSON

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“WE all should never forget to apply the word United to all WE do… One Nation United under God.” and caring about all things- including our country!

Today we are entering the closing weeks to a November 3rd election. Some of you may have already voted and I commend you for it. In fact, I believe this may be the most important election of our lives. I feel our freedoms, our way of life and our capitalistic system is on the ballot. Our forefathers created, fought for, defended and in many cases died for the rights you and I enjoy today. Our nation is not perfect however it is the best one on this earth now or that has ever been on this earth.

We are not perfect and never will be- our nation is a work in process. However, it is one to be built upon and not torn down, burned down or destroyed by anarchists. It is not a perfect nation but one that simply needs to be made better by caring for all people and by repairing the things that need repair. Our fathers gave us a great nation which you and I need to make sure we pass on better than we found it to our children and grandchildren- a better nation, a better life and, if possible, a better world.

As I said earlier the forthcoming election is important if we are to remain a free nation and one that supports opportunity to earn better for you and your family.

That’s what freedom and capitalism are all about- equal opportunity. Capitalism is not “FREE” and it may not always be fair. However, the alternative is Socialism!

Socialism is always the equal distribution of misery- everything is supposed to be equal, but it’s not and it sure as hell is not fair to anyone.

This country is made up of immigrants that wanted a better life; only the American Indian is a native of this land. Everyone else came here looking for an opportunity to succeed. Most all of our forefathers were indentured slaves brought here to work off a debt from another coun-

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try. They came here for the right to be better by their efforts and hard work. They created this experiment called the United States of America. WE all should never forget to apply the word United to all WE do… One Nation United under God. Today we have a very small group trying to pull this nation apart and are using some situations and some gullible people to do so. Some of these people with just causes are simply being used by others with a destructive goal. I am and I am sure most of you are all for “good change”- change that is fair to all people.

Like the great Georgia running back Hershel Walker I don’t want to be seen as a white man or a black, brown, red or yellow man. I want to be seen as a man, as a human being or better yet a human becoming better, being better and leaving things better than it was once found to be.

I think we all want an opportunity to work to gain better things and live a better life in a better, safer community, state, country and world. A world not of tearing down, but one of building up. Tearing down and destroying is easy- building up and creating is hard work!

Before I get off these political statements, I want to tell you how I personally feel about our upcoming election. At this time, I feel what is best for our county and our world is the re-election of Donald Trump as our President for the best opportunity for our children. I fully support President Trump to lead our Nation. I know President Trump talks too much and that he’s not perfect. I would not want him as a Sunday School teacher. However, he is a leader, a builder and a great negotiator.

He loves our country and is not a life long politician. I truly wish he would hush sometimes and I wish his ego was smaller. However, I do strongly support his direction for our country and his ability to lead. President Trump has signed millions of paychecks for billions of dollars

as he paid his employees and created jobs.

President Trump has never taken a penny of pay for his efforts as President. On the other hand, Joe Biden in the last 47 years has only signed the backs of the taxpayers’ paychecks to him and never the front of a single paycheck for an employee. His whole career is that of being a lifelong politician.

Please go out and vote your choice – I support your right to choose in every way.

I have shared with you my choice- I feel it best for the future of you, your family, our company and our country. I respect you if you disagree and will support your right to do so but I feel that my job is to share what I think is right and best for our collective future.

So now let’s leave politics and talk about OUR company. Thanks to your efforts we have fought through these last months with a positive outcome. We have been able to maintain almost all our positions of employment, kept all but two of our locations open and have paid all our people and our obligations. Also, we have tried to the best of our abilities to care for your safety and that of our customers while maintaining all shifts and all product offerings.

We did have two stores that closed permanently - our parts store in Pikeville, KY and our Worldwide Ford Store in Marion, Va. The Pikeville location was a victim of bad energy businesses, too many Worldwide rooftops for the available customer base in very tough nationwide times. The Marion Store was simply a bad choice on my part to open. It was too small of a market with too many Ford stores nearby and a poor product line for the local market demand. The market was too small to follow our parts and service concept model and far too few opportunities to sell vehicles. We had some very good people trying very hard to make this operation

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successful and we will always be grateful for their efforts.

In closing, and on the good news side, WE opened our largest rooftop ever in Spartanburg, SC in mid-May. It’s an extremely nice store in a great opportunity area. If you are near the intersection of I26 and I85 please stop in and visit. I think you will be proud of it.

Also, we were able to purchase the assets of Trans Power Mack and Kenworth, a member of The Fred Taylor Companies, in Al-

bany, Valdosta and Douglas, Georgia. They are in our kind of market and have our kind of really great people. This addition to the WE family will be a great addition with good people, a good area and good opportunities. We are very happy the folks of Southeast Georgia and Northern Florida are now sailing on the WE team!

Despite what is going on in the world, WE also continue to do our best to improve our locations, train our people, improve our product offerings, care for our custom-

the California Angels, bypassing the minor leagues entirely!

So why on earth is Jim Abbott’s success so unthinkable, considering all of those accomplishments before ever getting paid?

He was born without a right hand.

SCOTT BLEVINS COO

As WE continue to find our way through the challenges that are presented each day, I wanted to share a story about an amazing and talented young man who decided to be successful.

Jim Abbott’s upbringing suggests that his success is anything but unlikely, as he was the 1987 recipient of the AAU James E. Sullivan Award as the “most outstanding amateur athlete in the United States”. He’s joined sports legends like Bobby Jones, Carl Lewis, Wilma Rudolph, Michael Phelps, and many other outstanding athletes who have been chosen for this honor. Abbott furthered his legend by playing for his home state, the University of Michigan Wolverines, being selected in the first round of the 1988 MLB Draft, and earning a Gold Medal in baseball during the Olympics the same year. If that wasn’t enough, Abbott even managed to begin his professional baseball career with

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Abbott, a pitcher, would rest his glove on his right forearm as he prepared to pitch, then slip the glove onto his left hand after releasing the ball. If he needed to make a play in the field, he’d scoop the ball with his glove still on his left, remove it, and the ball, and make the throw in time to get most runners out. Unbelievable talent!

While Abbott was already wildly accomplished and had his personal technique down to an impressive science, he had one accomplishment yet mentioned, one that has only occurred a little over 300 times in Major League baseball history…

On September 4th, 1993, during his first season as a New York Yankee, Abbott toed the rubber with two outs in the ninth inning in Yankee Stadium, facing one of the best hitters in the league at the time, Cleveland’s Carlos Baerga. Baerga hit Abbott’s 0-1 pitch right to the shortstop, who completed a routine throw to first for the final out of the game. The play officially wrote the unthinkable into baseball’s record books forever: one-handed Jim Abbott had completed a no-hitter! Amazing!

ers, care and help improve our communities and to love YOU, our people, to the very best of our ability. Thank each of you for the efforts you apply every day in your jobs and thank you for trying so very hard to do good things at work and at home to provide for your families, both your home families and your work families.

God bless you and your families! And, may God continue to bless our country and our company with success- See you soon!

Terry L. Dotson

Jim Abbott concluded his storied career just six short years later, after the 1999 season completed. For good measure, he even spent time in the twilight of his career in the National League, collecting two hits to round out his impressive list of accomplishments.

While a truly exceptional and accomplished athlete, Abbott’s story is undoubtedly that of perseverance and drive. He never allowed his disability to stop him in any way and became a success at every level with which he participated, as demonstrated by his first lifetime no-hitter, which came in his first-ever Little League game.

What a player!

So, what is something WE possess that we’ve used as an excuse to hold us back?

What’s that less-than-ideal situation we’re in that makes us think the odds are just too great against us?

Jim Abbott could have chosen that mindset from day one. Jim Abbott could have made an excuse. He did the opposite. So, can WE all, and WE too can achieve the unthinkable!

Jim Abbott’s success and yours is a simple secret that that I want to share.

No, it is not a new sales technique, magic words, a new software, or even a better product! The secret is boring, it’s difficult,

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it’s not glamorous, and in reality, it’s not even a secret. Before I tell you the magic formula, I need to prepare you for the answer. It seems in the modern world of sales and marketing as well as life tries to prepare us for some “magic formula,” or some new, revolutionary system. New techniques, new products, new systems that give us the “magic edge.” The easy way, the simple way, the short cut. Throw all that out the window! The real secret to success is far more simple and far less glamorous.

The secret is “discipline.”

Before you shake your head in disappointment at me about this simple “formula,” let’s go into detail on not only why discipline is so essential to your “sales” and your “life” success, but how it supercharges you. If WE were to be honest, lack of discipline in any area of life results in disappointment. Weight gain, lack of exercise, not improving your knowledge, and a lack of passion for sales or life are all a result of a lack of discipline.

Discipline is boring, discipline requires new habit acquisition, discipline requires consistency, and discipline is boring. Yes, again BORING! But here is the good news! Science and psychology are on our side, but first, you have to recognize discipline for what it is! It is an “acquired skill.” Here are a few examples: • If you are going to be a great musician, you must acquire the skill through repetition.

• If you are going to be a great speaker, you must acquire the skill through repetition.

• If you are going to be a great salesperson, you must acquire the skill through repetition.

Why is it so difficult to be disciplined? Let me change discipline to a different term, “willpower.” To possess willpower, according to Roy Baumeister, Ph.D., a psychologist at Florida State University, you must possess three necessary components.

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First, he says, you need to establish the motivation for change and set a clear goal.

Second, you need to monitor your behavior toward that goal.

The third component is willpower.

Whether your goal is to lose weight, kick a smoking habit, study more, or spend less time on Facebook, willpower is a critical step to achieving that outcome.

Baumeister’s studies made it clear that “willpower” is preceded by establishing a “motivation” to change and monitoring progress. Sounds a lot like a “plan.” If you simply want to rely on resisting the ice cream in your freezer, you are doomed for failure. If you are truly motivated to lose weight you would have a burning desire and a method to monitor your progress... meaning “don’t buy ice cream!”

Based on this, here is the formula to turn average people into superstars: 1. Write out a detailed plan that includes your “end goals” and the specific activities that lead to that goal. In reality, the activities are more important than the goals. The true power in activities is their defined steps to reach the goal. An activity is “make sales calls”. The defined activity plan would be far more detailed such as A) Join a Home Builders Association, B) Get on the membership committee, C) Start calling members to introduce yourself, D) Have a detailed work track with prearranged questions after gaining an appointment. You see, the secret is in the details...

Writing it down makes it real!

2. Put a time/date stamp on your activities. “Activity X will be performed in two days” would be an example. “Make three appointment-based sales calls, two days a week,” would be another example of a deadline or “timestamp.”

4. Set activity levels for the “subsets” of activities that lead to your ultimate goal of a sale. Reading one sales book a month could be a subset. Taking a sales and marketing course twice a year could be another. Constantly improving your knowledge is critical to sales success. Would you want a brain surgeon operating on you that did not stay current through reading and educating to stay current? I didn’t think so!

5. Establish a “routine.” Another name for the routine is “habit.” If you work out three times a week for six months, you feel bad if you miss your workout. That means you formed a habit. If you have committed to making two appointment calls a day, three days a week, you have created a routine and you will feel bad if you miss that weekly goal.

6. Reward yourself for possessing “will power.” Buy a new piece of clothing, or maybe, just maybe, a bowl of ice cream!

The great American writer Ralph Waldo Emerson once wrote, “Sow a thought and you reap an action; sow an act and you reap a habit; sow a habit and you reap a character; sow a character and you reap a destiny.” Character is defined as “maintaining a high level of integrity.” This means always being true to yourself, your goals, and even your will power.

I wish you the best of luck on your journey to success. Whether you are losing weight, quitting a bad habit such as smoking, or building your business and team, establish those goals and write them down. Measure and monitor your results, set the activity or frequency level. Establish a routine.

Celebrate the wins from your will power. It will be amazing journey filled with accomplishments and wonder!

Scott Blevins

3. Monitor your activities and measure the result. Did your appointment get you to the next step? Did your meeting allow you to reach your goal?

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By the People, WE asked you to submit to us your success stories, events, and family updates, and your response was astounding! See what the rest of your WE family has been up to.

Columbia

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ON THE WAY

ON THE WAY OUT

Congratulations to these soon to be parents! Brock and Pamela Glover are happy to announce that they are going to be having a little boy late January.

Happy retirement day to Steve Turner! Steve’s last day was July 31st. WE appreciate all you have done for our family and WE will miss you!

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For the People Cross Lanes

Congratulations Pam Norman for 25 years of service! Shown left is Shane Nichols presenting her award.

Complete Truck & Trailer PRAYERS FOR LILY Our UTC WE family would like to to share an update concerning Lily Raley, one year old daughter of Jacob Raley, a service technician at Division 67 Asheville Highway.

Lily was diagnosed with a brain tumor several months ago. She had surgery to remove the tumor and has spent most of the last few months in the hospital. The doctors are currently administering chemotherapy and looking at other options involving several doctors from across the country.

There is a possibility that she may need another surgery to remove a small remaining part of the tumor which was attached to her spinal cord if the alternative treatments don’t work.

Lily is currently back at home and Jacob has returned to work this week. He and his family are very grateful for all the prayers, messages and gifts from all.

Please continue to pray for Lily and the family. Thank you everyone for your support and may God bless.

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Cincinnati

FLOWERS AND CAKE FOR BETTY BLAKE ...JUST KIDDING

Betty Blake would like to thank her co-workers for surprising her with a basket of flowers and cake on her birthday!

But maybe one day. The cutie on the toolbox is Cory Whitehead’s youngest boy and technician in potty-training, Wyatt!

JUST RETIRED(?)

Check out these pictures from Ray Neace’s semi-retirement party. The man gets a whole party AND a truck and he isn’t even fully retired?

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Corporate JUST MARRIED After many trials with canceled venues and dates, Mr. and Mrs. Bryan and Aimee Castle were wed on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at 7:30 pm at the Country Music Museum in Paintville, KY. Aimee, who works in the truck sales accounting department, could be heard exclaiming “I did it!”

GOODBYE BECKY Our corporate WE family would like to wish a fond farewell to Becky Johnson. She was a member of the WE accounting department for eight years, but is moving on to new adventures. WE wish her all the best in her future endeavors!

Congrats to Chloe Goldey, who won the title of Miss Wise County Jr. Princess!

Graydyne and Kolton, sons of Gigi Stewart, are shown here enjoying the breathtaking view of the Niagara Falls!

Knoxville

BEACH BOUND WE wish Albert Beach a happy retirement. He worked for Worldwide for 16 years, starting on September 27th, 2004. Thank you for all you have done for us!

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Jane Lew

FBI: FUN BIRTHDAY INCOMING Brian Hefner, an FBI SWAT team member in Philadelphia, PA and son of Alan “Harley” Hefner, made a little girl’s birthday bright with balloons and presents. Great to see our extended WE family being generous!

Congratulations to Mike Griffith (left, service advisor) and Ray Riley (right, service tech) on obtaining your 5 year service award! Ron Cunningham is shown presenting the awards.

Somerset

Welcome back, Mark Pendleton! He was employed at the Princeton store for many years and recently relocated to Somerset. He has resumed his employment with us!

THE NAME OF THE GAME Our Somerset sales family has been busy! Above are ten new Kenworth T680s delivered by Keith Whitaker to the Neat Company. Below is a new Volvo 760 delivered to Mark Price.

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Landon Lovell - 10 years

Rob Weisbrodt - 10 years

Doug McMullin - 15 years

Congratulations to these hard workers on their Year of Service awards!

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Lexington BABY KOLTON Congratulations to Nick (Alex) Waddell on the birth of their son Kolton, shown here with big sister Emmersyn.

Our Lexington family provided lunch for Rumpke!

Lexington would like to give a warm welcome to their new hires: Alvin Partin - Shop Foreman Steve Harris - Truck Salesman New service technicians: Shawn Kidwell Hunter Workman Devon Kiefer

Louisa

Summerville

GONE FISHIN’

MARRIED WITH KEYS

Congratulations to Willie Spence, who retired on July 30th.

His Louisa WE family will miss his enthusiasm and hard work! WE hope he enjoys fishing with his grandson and wish him many great catches. See you around, Willie!

A double congratulations to Justin Pence and new wife Kiley on their marriage and home! They closed on their first house on April 10th in the Cane Bay Plantation in Summerville, SC. Then, on June 13th, they got married on a farm in Urbana, Indiana!

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Middlesboro

Congratulations Mike Coatney on 29 years of service! Thank you for all your hard work. Miss Spicy is so appreciative, she even posed for a picture.

Here at Worldwide, we appreciate efficiency. And what’s more efficient than celebrating eight months of birthdays in one go?

Dayton Give a warm welcome to Dayton’s new hires, Nate Busick, Kent Lephart, and Greg Beyke!

Congratulations, Aaron Helman, on your promotion to Foreman!

Happy 65th birthday to Dave Weinland! His coworkers even decorated his office.

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WELease Columbia SMOOTH SAILING Congratulations to RJ and Jessica Toole, who celebrated their two year anniversary on June 30th! WE hope you have many happy years ahead of you!

Then...

...and now!

A big congratulations to Jamie Jett and his wife Tammy for celebrating 32 years of marriage on August 27th! Here’s to 32 more.

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HAPPY 5th, CHAISEY! Tim Adkins’ grandaughter, Chaisey Campbell, celebrated her 5th birthday on August 10th! A gal of varied tastes, she’s shown here proving that fairy princess and dirt-biker are not mutually-exclusive career choices.

GRANDPAPPY TIMES FIVE Mike Fields and his wife Kena were so excited to spend their Labor Day this year meeting their newest granddaughter, Olive Elaine Bradly, for the very first time! Olive was born on August 26th 2020, around 11:30am, coming into the world at 19 inches and 7lbs 7 ounces, with a beautiful head full of hair! This makes Mike’s a proud grandad 5 times over now. Also photographed are grandsons Clark Danile Bradly (Olive’s older brother, bottom right, and Kashton Bowman (Olive’s cousin, top right). Congratulations on such a beautiful addition to the family, Mike!

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Join us in welcoming Tim Allen Morgan to Cross Lanes! Formerly The Tool Man, owning and operating a hardware/grocery store for almost 20 years, Tim is now The Truck Man! He is a part of our Rental Sales team. Welcome aboard, Tim! 15

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SWEET SAWYER

GO-TO GUY

Congratulations to Mark and Kaitlyn Hamilton on the birth of their son! Sawyer Scott Hamilton was born on September 15th (a couple days early, much to their surprise!) at 1:55 p.m. weighing 6 lbs 12 oz. Preceeding the birth was a special baby shower lunch, complete with pizza and blue sprinkled cupcakes, thrown for the expecting parents by WELease Lexington. Congratulations to the happy family!

Ernest Stokley hit a major milestone recently: 30 years of employment at Worldwide Equipment! WELease Lexington nabbed Ernest after 25 years working at the dealership. They appreciate his dependability, and WE are so grateful to have him!

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JUST MARRIED Congratulations to service tech, Austin Wilder and his gorgeous new wife Katie! They were married on August 29th.

Amanda Webster’s daughter, McKenzie Webster, started kindergarten this year! Her first day of school was September 8th. WE hope you have a fun and fantastic first year of learning!

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WHAT DO OUR

CUSTOMERS HAVE TO SAY?

“Called parts— helpful and knowledgeable. Checked shelf saved me getting the wrong part” WENDELL MARTIN Cross Lanes, WV

“A fantastic Kenworth service center!

(1) a huge parking area to drop your trailer (2) in the driver’s lounge, there’s a shower you can use (3) driver’s lounge also has a washer and dryer” MICHAEL McLAUGHLIN Spartanburg, SC

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Where would WE be without our customers?

We always strive for excellence in customer service and want to make sure that each customer has the easiest, most enjoyable experience possible. When performance is especially stellar, WE always appreciate it when our customers drop us a 5-star review!

“AWESOME repair shop. They got our truck right in and diagnosed the issue for AC repair right away. All of the guys in the service department were professional and very helpful .. we will definitely be back when in the area.”

MARCO ANGELO Lexington, KY

“Great guys to deal with.”

CHARLES SMITH Middlesboro, KY

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HR is here

for YOU!

SKECHERS USA is pleased to team up with Worldwide Equipment and welcome you to SKECHERS Direct - which is our Corporate Shoe Program where you can enjoy 30% Discount on select SKECHERS work styles throughout the year!

As a SKECHERS DIRECT member, you can get your shoes in two ways:

HR would like to remind you to stay safe, and continue taking precautions against COVID-19.

The “Three W’s” to ward off COVID-19 are: wear a mask, wash your hands, and watch your distance.

The country might be reopening, but the virus is still present and dangerous. Please remember to wear a mask in public settings, wash your hands frequently, and maintain at least 6 feet of distance between you and others. Doing so protects not only your wellbeing, but the wellbeing of your coworkers and family members.

Thank you!

1) Shop your company’s personalized corporate page online on our new SKECHERS Direct ecommerce site using the following URL. Direct URL: http://www.skechers.com/direct/worldwide-equipment You will automatically get SKECHERS Direct’s special pricing on all of your company’s selected shoes. There is no need to use any promo codes at checkout - just Shop and Save! Plus you’ll also enjoy FREE Shipping and FREE Returns.

2) Buy your shoes in-store at any of our 500+ SKECHERS retail stores nationwide.

If you prefer to buy your shoes in-store, you can shop at any of our 500+ SKECHERS retail stores nationwide! Just show your program flyer or mention Retail Code: GL2 and show your Employee ID or paystub to a SKECHERS store associate to get exclusive pricing on your company’s selected styles. To find a store near you, visit https://www.skechers.com/ direct/store-locator You’ll also enjoy Quarterly Friends and Family Days Events with SKECHERS Direct! Watch for our exclusive discounts throughout the year on more than 3,000 SKECHERS styles for men, women and kids – from SKECHERS Performance footwear to lifestyle casuals, fashion styles and more!

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Yes, we encourage your family members to use the LifeMart site and take advantage of the discounts. There are some rare occasions when a vendor may require verifi cation of employment to redeem a discount and you may need to work with your family member so they can utilize that specific discount.

To locate the discount offer code, click on the desired vendor on the LifeMart site; the code with be listed below the vendor description after “USE OFFER CODE:”. For your convenience some vendors will automatically apply the discount when you link to their site; in that instance you will not see a code only the “Shop Now” option.

How do I find a specific discount vendor?

To find a specific discount vendor navigate to “All Discounts”. You will be able to search for a discount by category or select “View by discount” to search for a vendor alphabetically.

Can I find offers in my home state?

Yes, to locate a specific local discount vendor navigate to “All Discounts” and select the option to “view by discount “and then “narrow by local” to view a list of state specific discounts.

How are the discounts arranged?

The discounts are grouped by like categories and their popularity with those categories; however they can also be viewed alphabetically by navigating to “All Discounts” and selecting the “View by discount” option.

Can I redeem the discount in the store?

The majority of the discounts are off ered for online shopping only. If a discount is redeemable in the store, when viewing the vendor description, you will see an option saying “Print Now”.

What does the “Local” designation mean?

The local designation is a discount that is off ered exclusively to the location listed in the vendor description.

Why do I have to register with some of the vendors?

Registering with the vendor allows you to utilize their services to take advantage of their offers. In general, registering will enable you to track your purchases, make future orders quicker, and keep you informed of new offers.

Where can I find a listing of every vendor?

You may click on All Discounts. To see an alphabetical listing of all individual discounts, click on “View by Discounts.”

Can my family members use these discounts too?

I have a question about an order I placed. Who should I contact?

We do not track your shopping activity on the LifeMart site. For questions related to an order you have placed please contact the vendor directly.

How do I report an issue with the discount not being applied?

If the discount was not applied to your order please contact the vendor first. Often

they can resolve the issue on the first call. If there is a technical issue with the validity of the code, the offer has expired, a link is broken, etc. click on “Contact Us” at the top of any page or “Need Help?” on the right hand side of any page and complete the help desk feedback form and we will be happy to investigate the issue for you.

What do I do if the information on the vendor’s site is different than the LifeMart site?

Please contact the Help Desk by clicking on “Contact Us” at the top of any page or “Need Help?” on the right hand side of any page and complete the help desk feedback form.

Can I purchase tickets as a gift?

Yes, tickets can be purchased as gifts. The majority of the tickets will note a gift option; each vendor sets its own policies. Please read the terms and conditions of the vendor for specifi cs.

How often are the grocery coupons updated?

The majority of the coupons are updated at the beginning of the month. Some are added or updated throughout the month.

I ordered an item but it has not arrived. Can you help?

We do not track your order status on the LifeMart site. To obtain details on the status of your order please contact the vendor directly.

What can MARKETING do for you?

The answer? A lot! From ordering merchandise to submitting to WE the People, here’s how to get the most out of your marketing department portal.

It all starts here.

The Marketing Page on the WE Portal is the central place for everything the divisions will need.

A B C

A. ORDER BUSINESS CARDS If you don’t have an account, click “Need An Account?” and create a new one.

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1. Log In 2. Click Printed Materials

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3. Find Your Card (WE, WE Lease, or Corporate) *Corporate Cards are only available for Corporate Employees. If you place an order for corporate cards and you are not corporate, your order will be denied*

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4. Select the desired quantity on the right 5. Scroll to top or bottom of page and click “Add Item(s) to Cart”

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6. Fill out preview information and click “Update Preview”

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7. If the preview looks correct, click “Add to Cart” 8. If the preview is incorrect, make changes and click “Update Preview” until you have desired information 9. In your cart, fill out your Project Information, Contact Information, Billing Information, and Shipping Address and click “Submit Order for Approval”

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THE NOTES

B. MERCHANDISE SHOP

• Items are distributed on a first come, first served basis. If we are choosing not to restock an item, it will be removed from the shop as soon as it’s gone. For that reason, we may be able to only partially fill orders from time to time. You won’t be charged for anything that wasn’t received.

1. Read ALL of the notes on the Main Screen and click “Begin Order”

• All 3-5 business days for your order to SHIP.

2. Navigate through the pages as needed, making note of items you

• Orders may only be placed through the merchandise shop. No orders are taken via phone, email, or in-person

want to order on the form.

3. When you’ve selected everything you wish to order, click “Enter Billing Info & Complete Order”

• Orders are billed to the division and department you reference on the form. Orders cannot be paid for personally (credit card, cash, etc.)

4. Enter your Contact Information, Shipping Address, and Billing Information

• If you list a non-WE address, your order will be voided.

5. Click “Submit Order”

C. ORDER BANNERS, FLYERS, & POSTERS

• Currently, we don’t have the capability for “order approvals.” Therefore, you need to get approval from your supervisor BEFORE you place an order. The marketing department will not verify with your supervisor for you, so make sure the proper people know you’re placing an order.

THE NOTES

1. Read ALL of the notes on the Main Screen and click “Begin Order”

• All 5-7 business day turnaround for your items to be completed

2. Navigate through the pages as needed, making note of items you

• Orders may only be placed through the banners, flyers, posters shop. No orders are

want to order on the form.

taken via phone, email, or in-person

3. When you’ve selected everything you wish to order, click “Enter Billing Info & Complete Order”

• Orders are billed to the division and department you reference on the form. Orders

4. Enter your Contact Information, Shipping Address, and Billing Information

• If you list a non-WE address, your order will be voided.

cannot be paid for personally (credit card, cash, etc.)

5. Click “Submit Order”

D. SUBMIT TO WE THE PEOPLE

E. RESERVE TRADE SHOW DISPLAYS

You can submit to WE the People ANYTIME throughout the year.

Company-wide emails will go out letting you know the deadline to make it in a specific edition, but if you miss the deadline, YOU CAN STILL SUBMIT; your submission will just be in the next edition.

Magazines come out in January, April, July, and October

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Fill out your name (or the name of the person who is picking up the display)

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Fill out the days and times you plan to pick up and drop off the display

3.

Select which kind of event you’re attending so that proper materials can be prepared for you

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Fill out your division, name, and submission(s)

2.

Include pictures when relevant and possible

NOTE If you schedule your pickup time LESS THAN 3 DAYS IN ADVANCE, your reservation will be voided.

F. HELPFUL INFORMATION i. Brand Standards - Information on our visual identity including logos, colors and fonts, photographing, etc. ii. Email Signatures - Download and follow the instructions in the document to ensure your email signature is correct. Please stick to the format.

You may be asked to correct your signature if it’s incorrect.

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OUR LOCATIONS CORPORATE 22

606-874-2772

SALES & SERVICE BEAN STATION 203 Livingston Road Bean Station. TN 37708

Lexington. KY 40511

ALBANY 229-883-6550 2702 Palmyra Road Albany, GA 31707

17th Mack Ave

DOUGLAS 912-384-8813 121 Bowens Mill Road SE Douglas, GA 31533

LEASING & RENTAL

SPARTANBURG 864-814-7100

295 Access Road Spartanburg. SC 29303

VALDOSTA 229-259-9393 1527 Madison Highway Valdosta, GA 31601

SPARTANBURG 864-814-7100

295 Access Road Spartanburg. SC 29303

17th Mack Ave

606-874-7854

865-637-4341

BEAN STATION 203 Livingston Road Bean Station. TN 37708

PARTS ONLY

SPECIALTY CONWAY 843-438-4266

Crossville. TN 38555

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2980 Highway 378 Conway. SC 29527

Do you have any questions, comments, or concerns?

WE’d like to hear from you!

At Worldwide Equipment, WE believe communication is crucial to teamwork. We don’t want anyone to feel like they don’t have a voice. Your input is important. That is why WE would like to encourage you to reach out with any problems you might be experiencing.

Feel free to contact anyone listed here: Terry Dotson (865) 622-8954 Extension 15000

Robert Gomez

Carla Stapleton

(865) 219-1120

(606) 874-7796

terry.dotson@thetruckpeople.com

Extension 15100

Extension 15300

robert.gomez@thetruckpeople.com

carla.stapleton@thetruckpeople.com

Scott Blevins

Marty Kellogg

Irvin Dotson

(865) 770-3631 Extension 15066

scott.blevins@thetruckpeople.com

or if you’d rather stay anonymous,

Write your message on this postcard, then simply tear off and mail!

(Be sure to include a stamp.)

(865) 770-3638

(606) 874-7788

Extension 15004

marty.kellogg@thetruckpeople.com

Extension 15500 irvin.dotson@thetruckpeople.com

WE’re listening!

DIVISION Please write your message below:

WE the People WORLDWIDE EQUIPMENT PO Box 1370 Prestonsburg, KY 41653

THANK YOU for your feedback!

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PLACE STAMP HERE

Terry Dotson & Scott Blevins WORLDWIDE EQUIPMENT 6614 Wilbanks Road Knoxville, TN 37912

WORLDWIDE EQUIPMENT, INC.

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