AmBest Honors Chuck Bosselman

Sumo & Splashes Highlight United Way Tailgate
A Heartland United Way Husker Tailgate fundraiser was held at the Corporate Offices in the south parking lot on Friday, September
21. The kickoff to the fall campaign, burgers, brats, beans, chips, Subway cookies, and pop were served for $8 a ticket. Food,
drink, and prizes were donated by these great sponsors: Coke, Pepsi, Sara Lee, Dr. Pepper/Snapple, Heinz, Pig in a Bag, Subway,
Bosselman Energy, Grandma Max’s, Pump & Pantry, Boss Shop, Bosselman Companies, and Nebraska Danger, with all proceeds
going to the United Way. Mary Gordon presented Husker Trivia for Husker prizes; raffle tickets were sold for a variety of other
prizes. A big war ensued this year over who would go into the dunking tank, but Craig Garrett, Dustin Lofing, and marketing intern
Taylor Powers ended up in the big splash. New this year was sumo wrestling, which proved very entertaining! The retail Tailgate
Planning Committee included: Craig Garrett, Leslie Smith, Ramona Otto, Steph Keezer, Crystal Warner, Erin Blauhorn, JR Rother,
Matthew Schultz, and Mary Gordon. The Grand Island Independent stopped by and featured a great story on the tailgate in the
news. The tailgate was very well attended in the beautiful September weather! The Bosselman Companies raised $2,137 from
this event and are pleased to support the Heartland United Way!
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AmBest Honors Chuck Bosselman
IN THIS ISSUE:
In September, AmBest honored the
late Chuck Bosselman with a Lifetime
Achievement Award.
AmBest President Steve Allen made the
following comments during the presentation:
First, I would like to say thank you to Jan,
Brandi, Charlie, Laurie, Dustin and Katie
for traveling here to receive this award on
behalf of Chuck. My first conversation with
Jan after the celebration of Chuck’s life
was just a few weeks afterwards. I closed
by asking if there was anything Carol and I
could do for her. Without hesitation she said
“Just make sure he isn’t forgotten.” From that The Bosselman Family accepts Chuck’s lifetime
simple request, this award was born. I am proud achievement award from AmBest and Steve Allen,
President of AmBest
and humbled to be a part of this ceremony. He
richly deserved the esteem that this high honor at a meeting and say, “Hi, I’m Chuck Bosselman
from Grand Island, Nebraska.” And then, he
represents.
To properly acknowledge Chuck’s contribution would want to know everything about you and
to this organization, we have to go back to the what you do.
beginning. Yes it’s true. The name and logo Business. We are here tonight to honor Chuck
for AMBEST was born on the back of a napkin for his contribution to AMBEST and the industry.
in BT’s Bar in Grand Island, Nebraska. Later, Chuck’s business acumen is legendary and well
the concept of a driver rewards program which documented. Indeed our entire industry is in his
came to be known as AMBUCK$ had its origins debt. We would be here for a very long time if
there as well. Chuck served with distinction on I attempted to list his business and community
the AMBEST Board for several years and as its accomplishments.
Chairman. He was instrumental in many of the Metaphorically, I would like to leave you with
programs and initiatives that AMBEST and the a mental picture of Chuck that everyone can
identify with. Chuck was the Grand Canyon,
industry benefit from even to this day.
If asked one word to describe Chuck, it would a national monument to his industry. He was
bigger than life. He was long in vision, deep in
be Inspirational.
John Quincy Adams said: “If your actions character and thought, wide in his sphere of
inspire others to dream more, learn more, do influence. He was so colorful. The man from
more, and become more, you are a leader.” Grand Island who never forgot who he was and
where he was from was indeed Grand.
That was Chuck.
If Chuck were here, at about this point he
would say, “Just spit it out Allen, it takes too long The Resolution passed is as below:
Chuck Bosselman
for you southern boys to say what you mean.”
Chuck was a good and true friend to me and AMBEST Board Chairman
so many others. From the moment I met him 1994-1995
23 years ago, I felt like I had always known him. Resolution of the Board of Directors honoring
He had that amazing gift. Although relatively Chuck Bosselman upon receipt of the AMBEST
small in stature, he could take over a room. He Lifetime Achievement Award
shunned the microphone but commanded the
attention of everyone with that distinctive warm WHEREAS, the AMBEST Lifetime Achievement
voice when he would grab the hand of someone Award is conferred upon an entrepreneur
◘ AmBest Honors Chuck
◘ Racing Hall of Fame
◘ 1st Annual Golf
Tournament
◘ G.I. Education Foundation
◘ Mr. X Lives On
Cover Story: AmBest Honors Chuck Bosselman
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or professional who has made exceptional contributions in the industries
serving the over-the-road truck driver and traveling public; and WHEREAS,
Chuck Bosselman served the industry and AMBEST for more than 45
years since he became general manager of the Grand Island Interstate 80
Bosselman Truck Stop in 1967; and
WHEREAS, the AMBEST Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to
individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary vision, leadership,
dedication, passion, and relentlessness determination to advance the
mission of AMBEST; and
WHEREAS, Chuck Bosselman pioneered many innovative services in the
truck stop industry; and
WHEREAS, Chuck Bosselman was a tireless advocate on behalf of AMBEST;
and
WHEREAS, Chuck Bosselman demonstrated inspirational commitment,
compassion, and pursuit of excellence;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of AMBEST
hereby bestows upon Chuck Bosselman the AMBEST Lifetime Achievement
Award for his leadership, dedication, and commitment. The Board extends
its heartfelt appreciation and congratulations to Chuck Bosselman and his
family for their contributions to AMBEST and the truck stop industry.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of AMBEST on February
21, 2012.
2012 Halloween Costume Contest at Corporate
for United Way! A $5 donation was made by each
participant. Pamela Morris & Robert Aki were
the winners.
The Danger Softball team took 1st place
in their division in the co-ed slow pitch league
this summer in Grand Island.
Bosselman Companies “Fuel for Thought” Newsletter is produced and distributed semi-annually by
the Bosselman Corporate Marketing Department.
Editor: Stephanie King-Witt, Director of Marketing
Contributing Writer: Brett Miller
Layout/Design: Phylicia Mau, Graphic Designer
For news coverage, please contact Stephanie King-Witt at 308-381-2800 ext. 144 or
email [email protected] Deadlines for articles are May 1 and October 1 each year.
◘ 810 Gatorade Bottles
Donated
◘ York I-80 Pump & Pantry
Opens
◘ Changing of the Guard
◘ Fun in the Sun at P&P 15
◘ Pick 5 Winner at P&P 15
◘ P&P Gatorade Contest
◘ First Omaha Metro Pump
& Pantry Opens
◘ Pie Throwing at P&P 27
◘ Chapman P&P Rebuild
◘ Subway Opens at P&P 15
◘ MCSN Agreement
◘ Three New Boss Shop
Locations
◘ Driver Appreciation at
Boss Shop
◘ TMC Super Tech
Competition
◘ Boss Shop Staff Lauded
◘ Kudos to Boss Shops
◘ GI Motel 6 Review on Trip
Advisor
◘ Motel 6 Opens at York I-80
◘ GMax/Motel 6 Softball
Team Takes 2nd at State
◘ Top Gun: Maire Wins
National Title
◘ G.I. Games
◘ Danger News
◘ Congrats Craig Garrett
◘ Letters from Our
Customers
◘ Sumo & Splashes
◘ Halloween Contest
◘ Danger Softball Takes 1st
◘ Way to go Jason Moritz
continued on page 14
FALL/WINTER 2012
Chuck Bosselman Inducted into Auto Racing Hall of Fame
The Nebraska Auto Racing Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
for 2012, held October 12 at the Lincoln Firefighters Reception
Hall, was the social event of the year for many “old” racers, their
families and friends. Nearly three hundred people attended this
year’s event with many arriving early to do what old time racers
do best - bench race.
Master of Ceremonies, John Bishop, had everyone’s
attention during his remarks addressing the commitment, drive
and dedication that all participants and their families have in
the sport of auto racing. He noted how many who help expect
nothing in return, but do it simply because of their love for the
sport.
John also welcomed and recognized a number of past
inductees who attended the event.
Guest speaker Joan Parsons Voyles, daughter of 1950 Indy
500 winner Johnnie Parsons, spoke about her life as a child
and growing up in a racing family. Her stepfather Duane Carter,
brother Johnny Parsons and half-brother Pancho Carter, were
all Indy 500 participants. Together, the four had fifty Indy 500
starts - quite a legacy.
Those inducted into the Nebraska Auto Racing Hall of Fame
for the evening were Chuck Bosselman, Dave Chase, Bob
Elic, John Gerloff, Keith Hightshoe, Bob Hubbard and Homer
Macklin.
1st Annual Chuck Bosselman Memorial Golf Tournament
The 1st Annual Chuck Bosselman Memorial Golf Tournament was held August 17th at Riverside Country Club. The weather was
perfect and a great time was had by all.
Winners:
1st Place: Tri-City Sign
2nd Place: Coca-Cola
Grand Island Education Foundation Selects
Chuck Bosselman to Hall of Honor
The Grand Island Education Foundation has selected Chuck Bosselman as one of
the inductees for the Wall of Honor at Senior High. Because the presentations occur
every other year, the award will be presented on Thursday, October 3, 2013 with a
banquet at Riverside Country Club. The hanging of the plaques will take place on
Friday, October 4, 2013.
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I
would just like everyone at Bosselman’s to know that your service center in
Hebron, IN has very friendly and helpful associates working for your company.
I found myself in a slightly embarrassing situation last week (locked my keys in the
truck) and they were more than helpful in assisting me with finding the corrective
action to resolve my unfortunate circumstance. It’s comforting to know that
people still help people in distress these days and I am writing this to commend
your associates at this location for their creative and trustworthy assistance. I’ve
used this location before for repairs and I receive the same upper-echelon service
each time I request maintenance related issues with my truck. So thanks again for
employing excellent employee’s at your Hebron location and I will continue to use
this location for services as the next need arises.
D. Alderson via email
Iexcellent staff you have in Laramie,
just wanted to let you know about the
Wyoming.
I have a large 45ft luxury motor coach,
which many truck shops shy away from.
Last year I spoke with Guy Johnson at
your Laramie location who was very
knowledgeable about RVs and put me at
ease leaving a million dollar motor coach
at his facility.
Your Boss Shop in Laramie has now
done everything from oil changes for my
engine and generator, to replacing a hub
seal, to new tires. I am very pleased with
the professionalism of the entire staff at
this location. I travel full time, and have
discovered the Laramie team is way
above any other shops I have tried, and
is the only place I will take my bus for
service and repair.
While traveling through California this
week I noticed my 15k service is coming
up, and I have changed my travel plans
to put me going through Laramie again
for my service. Mr Johnson and the staff
in Laramie make me feel like their most
important customer every time I am
there, and treat my coach like it was their
own. Unless it is emergency service, this
is the only place I will take my coach, and
they have developed a lifelong customer.
I recently received a phone call from Mr.
Johnson just to make sure everything
was going well with the coach and thank
me for two referrals I sent his way. That
was a nice touch, and made me want to
send him even more customers.
Regards,
Troy Marrs
Dear Sir:
While travelling on Interstate 80 the
plastic panel under the front of my car
came loose. I pulled into the Boss Truck
Stop and asked if someone could tie it up
for me to continue my trip to St. Joe Mo..
A gentleman examined the problem then
got some plastic ties, slid under the car
and tightened up the panel. I made the
rest of my trip without any problems. The
gentleman would not accept any payment
for his efforts and I regret that I can’t give
you any future business because I won’t
be traveling in that area again. I wanted
to let you know about the help I received
and the quality of the personnel you have
in place.
Please let the gentleman know that his
help did not go unnoticed.
Joe Ramsey
New Braunfels, Texas
MInterstate 65 and I was able to make
y Chevy Tahoe had a flat tire along
it to your shop in Lowell, Indiana. While
your shop does not service cars, I cannot
stress enough how your employees
took the time to change my tire which
presented some difficulties to say the
least. The spare was rusted on under
the undercarriage and it took extensive
work just to release the spare. Your
employees were extremely diligent in
changing my tire and getting me back on
the road as quickly as possible. In what
is usually an extremely trying situation,
your employees made this experience a
good one.
Thank you to the gentlemen who took the
time to help me out. Please feel free to
pass this information along expressing
my gratitude.
Carolyn Hendrix
IAnthony at the Doniphan Pump &
want to thank you for your employee
Pantry on the night of August 24, 2012.
Coming home from the Nebraska State
Fair we had a water pump go out on our
car. Anthony was quick to extend help –
courteous and very polite in assisting us
to get water and a container for us to use.
Our sincere thanks,
Dorothy & Duane Dudney, Hastings, NE
via mail
A Call to Corporate:
Mary Weiss is an insurance claims
adjustor who was driving thru
Indiana, in June, on her way to report
to work in Maryland. Ever since this
happened (about 3 ½ months ago),
it’s been bugging her because she
wanted to call and let us know how
much she appreciated what Bridget
did for her. However, she couldn’t
remember the name of the Shop.
Yesterday, she happened to run
across something that reminded her
of the name Bosselman Boss Shop,
so she looked us up on the internet,
and gave us a call.
Bridget went above and beyond the
call of duty to help out this stranded
motorist. The axle on Mary’s Ford
Explorer broke, and even though
Bridget was busy and working on
other vehicles, she called around
for nearly 3 hours looking for parts.
When she couldn’t find the right parts,
she didn’t give up. She arranged
for a U-Haul truck with a trailer, and
then got some of the waiting truck
drivers to help out with loading the
broken Ford Explorer onto the trailer
so Mary could get to Maryland to
report to work. Mary made it to
Maryland, just in time. Mary praised
Bridget for her customer service and
her tenacity. Mary said that Bridget
didn’t give up, didn’t send her out
the door to go somewhere else, she
went the extra mile to help her out
and this customer is forever grateful.
Way to go Bridget!!!!
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Mr. X Lives On: Charlie Bosselman restores Hornet in
Chuck’s honor
Letters From Our Customers
Iyou how wonderful your mechanic
wanted to take a few minutes to tell
and desk staff was yesterday in Fargo,
ND. Around noon as I was leaving town
from a weekend trip, my air intake hose
popped off my diesel Excursion. Being
6+ hours away from home with a car full
of dogs and people, it was completely
upon chance I found your Fargo location.
The desk staff had a mechanic come out
and look at my engine right away. The
mechanic saw it was a simple broken
clamp and had me back on the road in
minutes. I appreciated the honesty and
speed with which the repair happened.
Your staff and mechanic were friendly,
fair, and efficient. Again, thank you and
your staff.
Sincerely,
Karen Zimny, Waseca, MN
Wtire not far from you [Grand Island,
hen my wife and I lost the air in our
NE Boss Shop] we were wondering how
we were going to get to Denver in time for
my wife’s brother’s funeral. Thanks to the
efforts of the folks in your department we
made it on time. The people at the front
desk and in the repair shop were not only
courteous, but were also anxious to help
us in our time of need. When they could
not find a rim to replace the one that was
damaged, they repaired the original one.
Our thanks to all of them. We will always
remember what you did for us and will
never hesitate to recommend your place
of business. Thanks again,
Don & Joyce Schwartz
Via email
ISecond
was so impressed by Dee at the
Street (Grand Island,
Nebr.) Pump & Pantry yesterday, I
had to comment. She is a wonderful
representative of the company. Talking
and laughing with her customers, it made
it fun just to be in the store. I left smiling,
this morning. I’m still impressed!
Sheryl Kosch
via email
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Wthe guys at the Boss Shop in
e would like to let you know that
Ft. Chiswell, VA are outstanding! We
cannot say ‘thank you’ enough times
for the help provided to us by Brandon,
Anthonie and Robert on Sunday, July 8.
My husband and I were driving home
to Knoxville, TN from visiting his family
in Richmond, VA. About 4 hours away
from Knoxville, we noticed the AC in our
car wasn’t working very well. We pulled
over so my husband could take a look
and the compressor was not working
properly. We decided to get back on the
road and keep the AC off in almost 100
degree temperatures for the remainder
of the trip hoping and praying to make
it home without any mishaps. About
an hour later, we could tell there was a
“hot” smell to the car. We continued to
drive the car passing several exits when
my husband told me very quickly to just
pull over! We pulled into a Flying J with
the compressor smoking! We tried to
find any kind of auto/mechanic shop on
Iworking
have had my construction crew
in the Kearney area for
the last couple of weeks. We start early
due to the hot weather. Since our work
here is coming to an end, I wanted to
make sure to let you know that we were
working close to your pump up north on
56th Street. I am very happy to have had
the experience of being a customer of
that little gal that works in the morning.
She always has a smile, even at 5:30AM.
She is polite and one of the most friendly
cashiers I have ever met. She lets us
know if there are any specials, (which the
gatorade came in handy during this heat
wave). She always greets us when we
walk in the door and the “thank you” and
“have a great day” when we are leaving
can go a long way. There is a great
atmosphere when she is there. I hope
that the other pumps around the other
areas we will be working have employees
like her.
Thank you,
Cesar Gonzales
via email
our phones, but nothing was nearby. On
the hill above the Flying J was a Boss
Shop so we decided to walk up there to
ask if anyone there knew of somewhere
we could take the car. Brandon tells us
to bring the car to the shop so one of
the mechanics could take a look. After
determining that the car would not be
driveable, between Brandon, Anthonie
and Robert, they made phone calls to
local auto part stores, took my husband
to an Advance Auto Parts to buy a
new compressor; Robert replaced the
compressor (in between working on
trucks coming into the shop) and had
us on our way!! We know they did not
have to do any of this! They were an
answered prayer and there is no other
explanation! So, thank you so much
and God bless you, Brandon, Anthonie
and Robert for your amazing, courteous
help!
Alice & David Pope, Knoxville, TN
Via email
Jthis Motel 6 [Grand Island] quite often
ust want to let you know that I stay at
for business and love it. The staff is very
friendly and greet me by name when I
walk in. The rooms are very clean and
the hotel is always very well maintained.
I travel a lot for business and this is one
of the best Motel 6s around this area!!
Staying here is like staying at a Hilton
without all the extra charges. Love
the free wi-fi, Kudos to Justin and his
outstanding staff!
J. Collier via Motel 6 guest report
Hgreat Jill J. at your Cairo, NE Pump
ello, I wanted to let you know how
and Pantry is.
She knows almost
everyone by name and is always cheerful
and kind. She is a terrific employee and I
wanted you to know about it.
Kim Wells, Cairo NE
via email
It all began with an old Ford Coupe, the colors red, white and
blue and a group of friends who formed the Dragons Auto
Club.
Out of a love for cars, Chuck Bosselman got the racing bug
in the 1960s when he built his first late model racing car, a
1958 Chevy. In 1974, he began racing a red, white, and blue
Hornet – gave himself the pseudonym Mr. X – and the rest,
as they say, is history. That history is now being re-created by
Chuck’s son, Charlie, through a 1971 AMC Hornet tribute car.
The Hornet was a special car, and not just for Chuck
Bosselman. He was the only AMC Hornet race driver in the
country, and while there were other AMC cars that were raced
during the 70s, he was the only one with a Hornet. Mr. X was
sponsored by the factory AMC Team and Chuck helped build
the whole process for American Motors.
“I’m not sure why he chose to drive a Hornet,” said Charlie
Bosselman. “He actually bought the car, and I think somebody
set it up for an SCCA (Sports Car Club of America) asphalt
deal and he bought the car from that person. He worked with
an AMC dealer in town – Don Wilson Motors – and Don was a
sponsor of the car and the team.
“He got on board with those guys.”
Charlie recalls the work his father went to in making the
Hornet a one-of-a-kind race car.
“Rambler motors were big, strong motors back then and
they were also built by AMC. He found the Hornet and had
access to the motors and eventually put the two together,”
Charlie remembered. “Right after that started, Don Wilson
died, so dad just kind of took the car from there and went
with it.”
“Dad loved racing because of the competition, the people
and everything surrounding that. He had a pretty good crew,
and they always prepared a good car. The company was
always involved with sponsorship, so that kept him going too.”
Charlie cherishes plenty of memories from those race
days in his childhood. He remembers racing go carts with his
cousin around an old turkey farm building that doubled as his
father’s race car shop. Following his father’s entrepreneurial
spirit, he ran a t-shirt shop with his cousin and sister, and
travelled with dad when he raced and would sneak into the pits.
Chuck raced in and won many races throughout the Midwest,
including the 1974 Nebraska State Fair Championship.
The idea for the restoration came a few years ago to Charlie
when he bought a 1971 Hornet. And, while it’s not the same
car his father drove, it is the style that he raced.
“I bought it about four years ago and just started tinkering
with it in the last year or so. Finally I had George Anderson,
who has Gessford Engines in Hastings, help me finish it up,”
Charlie says. “He put in a new motor, the suspension, the roll
cage, stripped the whole car down and had it repainted.
He has pretty much restored it to what my dad had at that
point. One difference is that his was set up for dirt, and mine
will be set up for asphalt.”
Finding parts has been the most difficult part of the
restoration, according to Charlie.
“There weren’t a lot of these cars, especially high
performance ones,” he said. “I’m setting it up to do vintage
racing, and you’re supposed to restore them back to the
original type setup. Trying to find original parts has been almost
impossible, so I’ve had to go out and find a lot of aftermarket
stuff, and it’s taken a while to get it all. The suspension has
been the most difficult part, finding good quality suspension
replacement parts.”
When the car is done, Charlie plans to race it in a vintage
series, for cars 1972 and older.
“It’s a vintage racing series where you race against older
cars, and this is more of a gentleman’s sport because you
don’t want to tear up a very expensive car, but they do race
pretty hard. So I just have to get the car ready for that and
maybe do some other SCCA events.”
On October 12, Charlie took the restored Hornet to Lincoln,
to honor the night Chuck was inducted into the Nebraska
Auto Racing Hall of Fame.
The restored car is a lasting tribute to his father and the
remembrance of great childhood memories for Charlie
Bosselman. “Mr. X” lives on.
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810 Bottles Donated at Genoa Pump & Pantry
The Genoa Pump & Pantry teamed up
with their local school’s booster club
to ‘boost’ sales of Gatorade during the
Gatorade contest. The following note
was received following the contest at the
store from the Booster Club:
To say a simple thank you seems
inadequate when one considers the
magnitude of the outcome – an idea,
paired with salesmanship, and the
generosity of so very many people willing
to contribute to the Twin River students
equaled a highly successful campaign.
In the recent promotion to sell Gatorade,
Genoa’s Bosselman Pump & Pantry came
up with the idea to boost sales by asking
their customers if they would like to
purchase a 32 ounce bottle of Gatorade
to be donated to Twin River Activities.
The response was phenomenal – 54
cases, some 810 bottles, of Gatorade
were brought for
the students of Twin
River.
Sandy
Tarnick,
Genoa
Pump
&
Pantry
Manager,
asked the Twin River
Booster Club to be in
charge of distributing
the Gatorade to the
teams, organizations, Representing the Twin River Students: Seniors Jacob Kuntz,
and students of Twin Megan Connelly, Nichole Andreasen, Jacob Wilcynski, Devon
River. The Booster Korth, Brent Parry, Reid Jones, Forrest Fuehrer, and Dylan
Club,
along
with Mahoney
efforts in promoting the purchase of
the Twin River Students express their
Gatorade for Twin River.
gratitude to every single person who
Thank you again for all that you, your
purchased Gatorade for the students
employees, and your customers did to
participating in extracurricular activities.
extend this gift to the students at Twin
Special thanks is given to the “Pump”
River.
girls: Sandy, Tammi, Karol, Maggie, Kim,
Cary J. Cromwell
Sallie and Kayla for their exceptional
Brand New Pump & Pantry
Opens at York, I-80
York, Nebraska is now home to not one but two Pump & Pantry
stores - one of which is a brand new build located on the same
lot as the former Pump & Pantry location (originally a Byco).
The new store was built directly behind the former building and
in mid-October the building was removed to allow for parking
and pumps for the new build.
Pump & Pantry Division
Experiences Changing of the Guard
Several changes have taken place in the Pump & Pantry
division during 2012. Paul Riggs was named new Pump &
Pantry Division Manager over the summer, with new District
Managers Troy Rollings, and Chris Smith. Bobby Wolf was
named to Corporate Food Operations Manager. Wayne Davis is
now lending his years of experience to category management.
Fun in the Sun at P&P #35
From Susan Ashley, #35 Pump & Pantry, Alma: Tomorrow is
Sunglasses Day! I talked to the Lynco dealer to see if he would
donate a pair of sunglasses to give away, and he said he could
give 6 pairs away, so tomorrow customers will sign their receipts
with name and phone number put it in a drawing box! I will draw
out 6 winners on Thursday a.m. This is something for the fun
in our mission statement. I might change my sunglasses every
hour, since I have enough to do that.
Pump & Pantry #15 has Pick 5 Winner
Sally Thomas of Grand Island, Nebraska, is now $142,000 richer
thanks to a Pick 5 ticket she purchased at Pump & Pantry #15 on
East Hwy 30 in Grand Island. Sally claimed her prize on September
21. Congratulations!
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News:
The Nebraska Danger shipped a case of Jack Links jerky from
the June 2 game to troops in Afghanistan, thanks to a contact
through Bosselman Marketing Director Stephanie King-Witt
via the Nebraska Bowhunters Association. We received the
following notes:
Sir,
What a surprise that I received 4 full boxes of beef jerky and
sunflower seeds! You rock our guys here!!!
As you may know, many of our Soldiers are meat-lovers, and
they all love jerky and sunflower seeds. The only joy here in
this barren land--at least the biggest joy is to receive a care
package. And you hit the center of the bulls eye. I can’t wait
until I receive venison jerky from you which would be another
rock for our Soldiers.
Attached please find and enjoy my ministerial story board of
July. Thank you for the faithful support and prayers.
May the Lord God bless your heart and hand.
Very Respectfully,
CH (CPT) Jae J. Kim
84th OD BN (EOD)
Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan
APO, AE 09354
Dear Mr. McCoy,
I am writing you in regards to your package to the troops. I
am SPC Kimberly Kassiris with the 84th EOD Battalion here
on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. My Chaplin Captain Kim
disbursed the jerky and seeds to everyone here in our battalion
and it was very much appreciated. It warms our hearts to receive
care packages from complete strangers. It amazes me how just
the small things over here mean so much more than when you
are back home safe and sound. Being over here is a BIG eye
opener and really makes you realize just how good Americans
have it back home. Tell everyone that either donated or helped
to gather these contributions thank you and God Bless them.
SPC Kimberly Kassiris
84th EOD BN
Bargram Airfield
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Happy 2nd Birthday Danger!
The Nebraska Danger celebrated their 2nd birthday on October
4 by giving away an ATV courtesy of Tri-City Cycle Works!
Linda Pawloski of Farwell was the winner of the black CanAm ATV. She is pictured here with Danger staff and her family.
Congratulations, Linda!
Additionally, after recently returning from the IFL’s annual
League Meetings in Las Vegas, General Manager Mike
McCoy is pleased to announce that the Nebraska Danger’s
season ticket sales and sponsorship sales lead the league.
“I’m extremely excited with where we are at in our off-season
progress and sales and recruiting efforts for the 2013 season,”
comments McCoy. “Our 2013 schedule should be announced
soon. Season tickets are still available, so please contact the
Heartland Events Center Box Office to order. Go Danger!”
2013 Nebraska Danger Schedule
Sat. Feb. 23 Home Opener vs. Lincoln Haymakers
Sat. March 2 vs. Sioux Falls Storm
Sat. March 9 vs. Cheyenne Warriors
Fri. March 22 vs. Wyoming Cavalry
Sat. March 30 @ Cheyenne Warriors
Sat. April 6 vs. Texas Revolution
Fri. April 12 @ Tri-Cities Fever
Sat. April 20 @ Texas Revolution
Fri. April 26 vs. Texas Revolution
Sat. May 4 @ Sioux Falls Storm
Sat. May 11 @ Chicago Slaughter
Sat. May 18 @ Colorado Ice
Fri. May 24 vs. Colorado Ice
Fri. May 31 @ Wyoming Cavalry
Sat. June 15 vs. Tri-Cities Fever
All games start at 7 pm. Home games are at the Heartland Events Center, G.I.
*Schedule subject to change, check www.dangerfootball.com
Congratulations Craig Garrett!
In September, Craig Garrett was named the 2012 Nebraska HR
Professional of the Year by SHRM (Society for Human Resources
Management). Bosselman’s is proud of our excellent staff!
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Top Gun: Maire Takes Home National Title
Shooting straight is one of Mitch Maire’s talents – and we’re
not talking about his recent role as Recruiter for the Boss Shops
division.
Maire was one of a thousand participants
in the AIM Grand America (Youth Program
of the Amateur Trapshooting Association)
shooting competition at the World Shooting
Complex in Sparta, Illinois August 6-7, 2012.
At age four, Maire was helping his grandpa
load BB guns and learning to shoot cans on
the side of a hill. Shooting competitively
since age 14, he was a part of the Grand
Island Senior High Trap Team and placed
at several state competitions in high school
and other ATA events, and competing and
winning nationally last year as well.
To qualify for the national competition,
Maire placed at the State competition in
Nebraska over the summer. 16-yard targets
didn’t faze him and his Browning XT Trap
Edition shotgun in shooting trap. Maire went
on to win the national championship title for
trap shooting in his age group (seniors/men
age 20-23).
A shootoff with two other participants, a male and a female,
set the stage for Maire to clinch that championship. The first
shooter missed his first two rocks. Maire matched 20 rocks
straight against the female shooter until she finally missed the
twenty-first rock. “I shot perfect to win,” Maire said. “My heart
was definitely jumping and my hands were shaking, knowing
that if you hit this you’re a national champ and if you miss it
you’re in another shootoff.”
In addition to competing in the trap contest, AIM vendors
sponsored a Shooting Carnival with a variety of shooting
challenges. Maire took first in Browning trap doubles, first in
the Ruger pistol shoot, first in Annie Oakley (participants line
up and fire in order; if someone misses they are out), first in
the Remington trap handicap at varying yardages from 18 to
27 yards, second in the Snooker Shootoff
(rocks have varying point values), third in the
Beretta Pistol Challenge, and third in a threegun tactical challenge, taking aim with three
different guns – an AR-15, shotgun and a
Ruger pistol.
“Nationals were an amazing experience –
three and a half miles of trap houses, it’s so
unbelievable that you can’t even see the end
of them,” Maire added. “It was awesome
to get to meet the representatives of the
various gun companies, like the guys from
Browning, Winchester, Kohler, Remington,
Benelli, and lots of others.”
“There was a huge exhibition hall where
you could check out various guns and shoot
them – I even got to shoot an $18,000
shotgun. They had a trick shooter who shot
skeet targets while on a bike, one-handed.
My dad went along with me, and we had an
awesome time. It was a great father-son
bonding experience.”
Although Maire could compete in the youth competition
through 2013, he’s ready to call it quits, stating, “It really takes
a lot of time, money, and practice, and by next year I think I’ll
just be too busy.”
In August, Maire left the Bosselman Companies to attend
chiropractic school in Kansas City. We wish him the best!
Pump & Pantry Gatorade Contest a Big Hit
A big “Way to GO!” to all the Pump & Pantry locations who
helped make the August Gatorade Contest such a huge win. As
a division, we sold a total of 37,851 units, a 26% increase over
last year! That is an additional 7,748 units. The majority of you
participated, sending in many great pictures of your displays
and stories of how your store was selling this to our customers.
The contest was set up specifically as each store competing
against itself. We will continue to run contests designed to
increase sales and profits and build store excitement moving
forward and look forward to ALL stores participating in the
future!
12 stores met or exceeded their goals of a 40% increase in
Gatorade sales from August 2011! Deb Medina and her team at
Pump & Pantry #21, Lexington, won the August 2012 Gatorade
Contest with an increase over last year of 179.72%. Deb or
one of her employees will be taking home a NEW LG 32” LED
LCD Flat Screen TV, a Sony iPod Home Audio Docking Station,
Rockstar backpack or an Ogio duffle bag. The “Prize Patrol” will
be traveling soon to Lexington to hold the employee drawing for
the prizes. Congratulations to all the team at Pump 21!
We want to recognize Sue and her team at Pump & Pantry
#35, Alma, for selling the most units for a single store at 2,161
units. Cashier Elena from Pump 35 Alma, also sold the most
units for a cashier selling an incredible 916 units which was
42% of Alma’s total units and is the winner of a crisp, new
$100 bill! Also, congratulations to Sandy Tarnick and team at
Pump 33, Genoa, who were a close second for most units sold
at 2,103 units. Both stores have won an employee pizza party
and will be receiving plaques recognizing their efforts.
LaVista, NE Home to First Omaha Metro Pump & Pantry
The 47th Pump & Pantry convenience store at 6912 S 110th Street (110th & Harrison) in La Vista, Nebraska opened on Friday,
July 27.
A full selection of hot drinks and fountain beverages, bottled drinks, snacks, quick-serve foods, beer, wine and liquor will be
available at the store, as well as quality fuels. The location also offers a drive-through car wash, the first Pump & Pantry with this
feature.
Bosselman Companies President Charlie Bosselman stated, “We are very excited to be expanding our line of Pump & Pantry
convenience stores into the Omaha market. This store will continue to provide excellent service in what will be a smooth transition
into a Pump & Pantry, and we look forward to some renovations at this location as well.”
Competition Heats Up in G.I. Games
On July 27-28, Bosselman Companies and Bosselman Energy
staff combined to participate in a variety of activities during
the Grand Island Parks & Recreation’s 5th Annual Grand
Island Games. This Olympic-style team event’s the goal is to
allow participants to experience a wide variety of recreational
activities, meet new people, build company pride, promote
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community unity, and have fun!
2012 Medalists from Team Bosselman included: 2nd Place,
Texas Hold’em - Laurie Bosselman; 2nd Place,Golf Chipping
– Krisha Bosselman; 3rd Place, Billiards – Tara Gonzales and
Dennis Sample. Participants on Team Bosselman from the
retail side included: David Beach, JR Rother, Andrea Jones
and husband Mike, Polly Collins, Paul Turek, Laurie Bosselman,
Mitch Maire, and Ramona Otto.
TEAM results included the 2012 Corporate Cup going to
Global Industries and the Dakota Karn Team Spirit Award going
to Team DK.
Pumpkin Sales in P&P Stores Raise
Money for St. Judes
$33,080 was raised during October to support St. Jude’s Children’s
Hospitals through the sales of paper pumpkins in our Pump & Pantry stores!
First place in sales was P&P #30, Elm Creek with 3,515 pumpkins sold. In
second place was P&P #40, Kearney, S. 2nd Ave. with 2,562 pumpkins
sold. Third place goes to P&P #35 Alma, with 1,941 pumpkins sold.
The Manager of the last place store, which was #46 York, will stock the
McLane load in the winning store.
Congratulations to all Pump & Pantry employees and their customers for
being a part of something as big as helping thousands of kids fight cancer!
Pump & Pantry #27 Pie
Throwing
The pie throwing was a huge success. All
employees earned the right to throw a pie in my
face by meeting our goal of selling 1000 bottles
of Gatorade in
August.
Renee L. Milligan
– Leader, Pump
and Pantry #27
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Chapman Rebuild Introduces New Design
After a fire destroyed the Chapman Pump & Pantry on May
23, the Bosselman Companies are pleased to announce that
groundbreaking to rebuild the location began October 2, 2012.
This store will introduce the new “Hometown” building
concept that the Bosselman Companies will utilize for future
builds and remodels. A new streamlined look, contemporary
design, and upgraded ambience will highlight the new structure.
A turret will serve as a coffee bar area, and the interior will
feature hard surface countertops and cherry woodwork for a
modern appeal. At just under 2,000 square feet, the store will
still offer all the amenities of a 3,000+ square foot store. A new
mascot, Bones, the Pump & Pantry Husky dog, will welcome
customers at the main entrance.
A full selection of hot drinks and fountain beverages, bottled
drinks, snacks, beer, and quick-serve foods will be available at
the store, as well as quality fuels.
Bosselman Companies President Charlie Bosselman stated,
“We are pleased to be able to rebuild our Chapman store as
well as roll out a brand new look and feel to our line of Pump &
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Groundbreaking begins at the Chapman Pump & Pantry.
Pantry locations. We are grateful to the community of Chapman
for supporting us in the past and look forward to being back in
the community in the near future. This store will continue to
provide quick, friendly hometown service to our Chapman area
customers.”
Expected completion of the new store build is January 2013.
Grand Island Motel 6 Review
Posted on Trip Advisor!
We had to make a sudden trip to Grand Island due to a death in
the family, so price was definitely important and the sole reason
behind why we chose this property. All in all, we expected a
room to crash for a few hours and not much more beyond that.
However, I could not have been more impressed with this Motel
6! We were greeted by one of the most friendly faces behind
the desk (I believe his name was Marvin) and mind you, this
was at 3:00 AM when most clerks at this time seem a little
less than personable in my experiences. Not this time! He was
most helpful, extremely professional and accommodating.
When we got to our room, I could not believe this was a
Motel 6, considering the brand’s sometimes not so good
reputation. Wrong again! This room was practically brand new
in appearance, exceptionally clean and beyond comfortable.
Don’t get me wrong, it was simple and not overly large, but
it fit the bill by concentrating on the simple basic things that
travelers want- something I think other hotel chains have lost
sight of by offering all the “thrills”. The bathroom was large
with a very unique shower; but most importantly it was spotless
from corner to corner! The common areas inside the hotel were
well taken care of, updated and clean; and the lush green lawn
outside was beautiful. What a gem! My hats off to this hotel, the
management and staff! Exceptional job, well done! I couldn’t
have been more impressed if I had stayed at Hilton!
New Motel 6 Opens at
York, I-80
The Bosselman Companies’ newest Motel 6 location in York,
Nebraska opened on September 26 under Manager Mike
DeLong. The location, south off York I-80 exit 353, was formerly
the Camelot Inn. A ribbon cutting was held with the York
Chamber of Commerce on October 11.
Currently, the motel has 60 rooms with the possible addition
of Studio 6 (Extended stay rooms) in the next 12-18 months.
Rooms will start to be remodeled soon in the newest Motel 6
package of the “Phoenix” look. The Motel will feature Wi-Fi/
HBO, ADA accessible rooms, a large courtyard with covered
gazebos, truck parking, guest laundry, and free morning coffee.
Kids stay free and pets are welcome!
Bosselman Companies President Charlie Bosselman stated,
“We are excited to be expanding our hospitality locations into
the York area just off the interstate. The remodel has gone well
and we are thrilled with the new look. This motel will continue
to provide excellent service to the traveling public.”
The York Bosselman Motel 6 is located at 4817 South Lincoln
Ave., York, NE 68467, and can be contacted directly by calling
402-362-6660.
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Grandma Max’s/Motel 6 Softball
Team Takes 2nd at State
Architechtural renderings of the new store design.
Pump & Pantry #15 now Offers
Subway in East Grand Island
Grandma Max’s and Motel 6 of Big Springs sponsored a
women’s softball team which made it to state this summer,
playing in Hastings, Nebraska. The team batted their way to
second place in the tournament even though some of the
players were a little rusty and some hadn’t played together
before. Team members were comprised of women from Big
Springs, Doniphan, Kearney, Grand Island, Giltner, and even a
player from Illinois. The team had a great time and wants to
thank Bosselman’s for helping them all come together and do
what they love.
On June 14, the Bosselman Companies opened a SUBWAY®
Restaurant, the world’s leading franchise of submarine
sandwiches, inside Pump & Pantry #15, located at 2028 East
Hwy 30 in Grand Island.
Hours are 6 am to 11 pm Monday through Saturday, and 9
am to 11 pm on Sundays. The Manager is Christina Rivera and
phone number is 308-382-4015.
Brent Johnson, Bosselman Hospitality Division Manager,
comments, “We are excited for this new presence on the east
side of Grand Island with our Subway. We’re pleased to offer
this healthy alternative for breakfast, lunch and dinner to both
new and past customers.”
Bones and the Subman welcomed customers at the Grand
Opening of the new Subway inside Pump & Pantry #15.
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