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  • 1.  Kudos to David Takes

    Posted 03-11-2026 12:32

    Congratulations, David, on receiving the Golden Obelisque Volunteer of the Year Award. I don't think there's anybody in our industry who touches and helps more people than you do. It is well deserved, and we all appreciate your knowledge and contributions, and your willingness to share with everybody.

    We salute you, we appreciate you, and we are so lucky to have you in our personalization family! 



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    Lori Champagne
    Champagne Engraving
    Waterford MI
    248.804.5613
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    Netsoft Studio


  • 2.  RE: Kudos to David Takes

    Posted 03-11-2026 16:43

    Lori, I appreciate the kind words.  This was certainly a big surprise to me and is an award I will proudly display.  Starting my 26th year in this wonderful industry I'm still a long way from having all the answers.  I'm occasionally a late adopter of new technologies so still have many things to learn from my fellow APA members.  Thanks again!



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    David Takes
    Expressions Engraved
    Saint Joseph, MO
    816.232.6000
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    Netsoft Studio


  • 3.  RE: Kudos to David Takes

    Posted 03-12-2026 09:21

    I second what Lori said about you, David!! You are always so kind to try and help everyone with their questions and searches!!  We all appreciate you so much and you are so deserving of this recognition.  Congratulations and please keep up the good work!!!



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    Lisa Tanner
    Tri-State Trophies
    Evansville IN
    812.425.0628
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    Netsoft Studio


  • 4.  RE: Kudos to David Takes

    Posted 03-12-2026 10:08

    David, Congratulations on this well-deserved award. However, I must call your modesty. YOU DO have all the answers. And each of us appreciate you fountain of knowledge and willingness to share it. Thank you!



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    Bryant Liddle
    B-Line Engraving
    Fulton MO
    573.220.0080
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    Original Message
    Netsoft Studio


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