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:
Sent: 03-11-2026 16:42
From: David Takes
Subject: Kudos to David Takes
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
Original Message:
Sent: 03-11-2026 12:31
From: Lori Champagne
Subject: Kudos to David Takes
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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