I'm honored to have the opportunity to let you know about one of your fellow NTPDA members and what is going on in their life. I recently received an email from Scott Schelling at Rock Valley Tractor Parts. He wanted to let us know that as of April 1, Gene & Dee Vander Giesen are RETIRED! They have sold their remaining stake in RVTP to Scott and are going to step into retirement. They will be volunteering at local missions, their church, and numerous other charities. Gene also has a few “farmer” friends that he will help out, and Dee will continue to do speaking engagements about their life after the tragedy of their daughter’s murder. They will also continue to help RVTP with a few shows, swap meets and auctions.
I remember visitng at RVTP many years ago for a training we were hosting. I happened to mention to Gene that I wanted to learn to weld and make funky art. Well, the next thing I know he loads me up in his truck and we start gathering items for my "someday welding experience"! Gene offered to host my first show at RVTP!!! Unfortunately, I must admit....I never learned to weld but I still have all of the found objects Gene gave me in case I ever get motivated!
I think that just says a little bit about what this Association is about. It's the friends we meet that share in our lives in not only a business arena but also a personal level as well. RVTP will he hosting an open house for Gene and Dee on Friday April 16, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. to celebrate the occasion.
Remember that the NTPDA is YOUR Association for used, rebuilt, and new agricultural and industrial repair parts.
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