Contact: Maria Brady
Marakae Marketing, Inc.
724.863.3105
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Mary Heathery
Tremendous Life Books
717.766.9499
[email protected]
Announcing
Pawtograph Event With Motivational Author & Speaker
Tracey C. Jones
Along With National
Mr. Blue
&
Dog Authors
Ruby Red
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Mechanicsburg, PA – Tremendous Life Books, an executive leadership publishing and distribution
company, is hosting a “Pawtograph” event with renowned dog authors, Mr. Blue and Ruby Red. Mr. Blue
is a humble, yet strong Australian Shepherd/Basset mix. Ruby Red is a playful Australian Shepherd.
Mr. Blue and Ruby Red work at Tremendous Life Books with President Tracey C. Jones to publish their
brand of motivational books that make clever and insightful connections between human leadership and
canine characteristics. Books such as, True Blue Leadership: Top 10 Tricks From the Chief Motivational Hound;
From Underdog to Wonderdog: Top Ten Ways to Lead Your Pack; and Saucy Aussie Living: Top 10 Tricks for Getting a
Second Leash on Life, are rapidly growing in popularity amongst business leaders, human resource departments,
educational institutions and online customers. In addition, Michael Patterson, a national speaker, trainer,
author and career coach will attend with Kimba, his loyal German Shepherd. Mr. Patterson has also
composed engaging literature and presentations that incorporate the canine connection with leadership.
Pawtograph Event Details
Canines and humans are invited
on Saturday, September 8, from
1-4 p.m. at the warehouse of
Tremendous Life Books located
at 118 West Allen Street,
Mechanicsburg, PA.
Guests young, old and furry
will enjoy complimentary
refreshments, pet caricatures
and “paw” tattoos. Tours are
available of the newly remodeled
warehouse and showroom.
1:10
ibbon cutting for new warehouse
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with local officials and dignitaries
1:30Mr. Blue is presented with honorary “Dogtorate”
from Todd Milano, President of Central Penn College
2:00Wedding ceremony of canine friends
Ginger and Indigo
Ongoing tours of renovated
warehouse and showroom
4:00
Event concludes
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History of Tremendous Life Books
Tremendous Life Books was founded by Charlie “Tremendous” Jones in 1965. Mr. Jones made
his mark as a best selling author, publisher and internationally acclaimed motivational speaker who
gained a reputation as an inspirational humorist
and book evangelist.
Before achieving tremendous success as a motivational speaker, Charlie Jones started off as an insurance salesman. In 1950—just one year after entering
the insurance business with one of America’s top-ten
companies—he was awarded his agency’s Most
Valuable Associate Award at the age of 23. Ten
years later Mr. Jones received his company’s highest
management award for recruiting; manpower and
development; and business management.
At age 37, his organization exceeded $100
million in force, at which time he founded Life
Management Services and Executive Books, later
renamed Tremendous Life Books. His corporate
mission was to share his experiences through seminars and consulting.
For more than a quarter of a century, thousands of audiences in America, Canada, Mexico,
Australia, New Zealand, Europe and Asia experienced nonstop laughter as Mr. Tremendous
shared his ideas about life’s most challenging situations in business and at home.
He was the author of Life Is Tremendous, a
bestselling book about his 7 Laws of Leadership,
with more than 3 million copies in print. Two of
his speeches, The Price of Leadership and Where Does
Leadership Begin? have been enjoyed by millions on
audio recordings and at conventions.
He was featured on a variety of radio programs,
television networks and films ranging from the
Dynamic Achievers World Network television series
to the Insights into Excellence video training series.
The University of Southern California, University
of Tennessee and Pensacola Christian College are
just a few of the institutions where Mr. Jones was
featured as a guest lecturer. He also served on the
advisory boards of several educational
and non-profit organizations.
In addition to being
a dynamic speaker and
businessman, Mr. Jones
was also a great humanitarian, with a passion for
helping individuals understand the value of reading. It was Mac McMillan
whom Mr. Jones first heard say, “You are today what
you’ll be five years from now, except for the people
you meet and the books you read.” This statement
eventually became one of Mr. Jones’s most quoted
lines as he inspired individuals all over the world
to read. He was born in Alabama and grew up in
Pennsylvania. His beloved wife Gloria still resides
in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. Their marriage
produced six children and seven grandchildren. He
entered the gates of heaven on October 16, 2008.
For more than 50 years, Charlie Jones was
passionate about exciting people to read, think
and share. In 2002, he received a Doctor of Humane Letters Degree from Central Pennsylvania
College. In 2003, the college’s new library was
named the Charles “T.” Jones Leadership Library.
Through his publishing company and bookstore,
Executive Books, Mr. Jones gave away millions of
books, fulfilling his mission as a book evangelist.
The legacy continues with the dedication of
the Charles and Gloria Jones Library at Lancaster
Bible College on August 8, 2012. The new library
showcases small conference rooms, classrooms,
computer rooms and offices. The unique feature
is the cutting-edge technology that powers a new
world of digital books, electronic periodicals and
online learning that lets adult learners earn their
degree from anywhere in the world, day or night.
Facilities on the second floor provide space for
tutoring, academic mentoring and the writing center. Additionally, this building houses the Oswald
Chambers Reading Room, the only one of its kind
in the United States, which houses the Oswald
Chambers Collection of our friend, Charlie
“Tremendous” Jones.
Tremendous Life Books continues to generously
donate monies and books. The company thrives
under the leadership of his daughter, Tracey Jones.
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Biographies
T r a c e y C. J o n e s (President, Tremendous Life Books)
Ms. Jones is a renowned author, publisher and veteran. After graduating
from the United States Air Force Academy, Tracey spent 12 years living all
over the world and participating in various global deployments. Tracey spent
the next five years in Austin, Texas working in the semiconductor industry,
then moved to Saint Louis, Missouri where she rounded out her operational
expertise in several high-profile, defense-contracting positions. Tracey enjoys
the outdoors, traveling, speaking and spending time with her five rescue pets.
Tracey’s goal is to change the world one book at a time.
M r . B l u e (Renowned “Pawthor”)
R u b y R e d (Renowned “Pawthor”)
Mr. Blue was found with
his 10 littermates in a field
in Austin, Texas. A Blue
Merle Aussie/Bassett mix,
he was dirty, full of fleas
and worms. This little pup
started life as an underdog.
After finding his way into
the arms of his mom at
five weeks of age, he sat
under the feet of the
masters for the next 11 years and learned
all about “pawsitivity!”
Ruby Red is a gorgeous red
merle Australian Shepherd
who originally hails from
Bowling Green, Kentucky.
She spent the first part of her
life delivering litter after litter,
“bare-pawed” and pregnant.
At six, her owners deemed her
no longer useful and dropped
her at a shelter. Ruby didn’t
know how to handle herself
and was deemed unadoptable and scheduled to
be euthanized. A kind woman pulled her into
her foster home in Carlisle, Pennsylvania where
Ruby’s mom, Tracey, found her.
Mr. Blue is the best-smelling “pawthor”
of True Blue Leadership: Top 10 Tricks From the
Chief Motivational Hound and the illustrated
children’s version From Underdog to Wonderdog.
Mr. Blue is passionate about inspiring the
work ethic, loyalty and friendliness displayed
unconditionally by man’s best friend in children
and adults. He is passionate about changing the
world one book, and one bark, at a time.
In addition to his publishing skills, Mr. Blue
currently enjoys his position as Chief Motivational
Hound at Tremendous Life Books. When not
performing his duties, Mr. Blue spends his time
speaking to colleges, businesses and elementary
schools sharing some “pawsome” hound
wisdom. A rock star in his own right, Mr. Blue
is adored for his calm demeanor,
tender kisses and soft fur, which he
showcases to everyone he meets.
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Tracey took one look at those almond eyes and
knew Ruby Red could make the dogmalion-like
transformation to the best-smelling “pawthor”
she is today. Ruby shares her top 10 tricks in
how to get a second leash on life in her book
Saucy Aussie Living. A reformed out-of-bounds
hound, her lessons teach how hurt can make
you better, not bitter.
In addition to her literary skills, Ruby
Red currently enjoys the position of Chief
Excitement Officer at Tremendous Life Books.
When not performing her duties at work or
speaking to organizations, Ruby is an avid
butt-wiggler and vocal contortionist, loves
mothering all small animals and children,
and is prone to bouts of spontaneous affection.
M i c h a e l P att e r s o n (Author and Career Coach)
As a speaker, trainer and author, Mr. Patterson facilitates workshops on diverse
topics such as leadership, coaching, employee development and retention, sales,
service, communication skills, and emotional intelligence. He is the author of three
books. Sit Stay Succeed offers an innovative approach on employee development.
Managers who don’t know where to begin can take lessons from man’s best
friend to coach, motivate, and develop employees. The KIMBA Principle provides
managers with a 5-step module on how to determine the underlying cause of
employee performance issues. The modules were adapted from a principle Mike
developed. Promotions Are Not Served At The Deli Counter is a straight-forward guide
for how to really succeed and get promoted in the workforce. His engaging presentations energize
the audience and provide practical advice for real world application. Mike lives in suburban
Philadelphia with his wife Ann and two dogs, Baleigh and Kimba.
G i n g e r L i l l e r (The Bride)
I n d i g o J o n e s (The Groom)
Ginger, an English Springer Spaniel, was
born in rural Pennsylvania where she lived
outside with minimal attention and care
until she was rescued by an animal welfare
organization. She was originally named Tina.
After a medical checkup and a trip to the
beauty parlor, she was adopted into the Liller
household and renamed Ginger, inspired
by the character Mother Ginger from the
“Nutcracker” ballet. She is a beloved member
of her new family and loves playing with her
canine brother,
Amos, and her
human sister,
Valeria.
Ginger looks
forward to
many years of
barkful bliss with
Indigo Jones!
Indigo Jones hails from West Virginia where
little is known about his background. He was
captured by a Dog catcher in August 2011
and taken to a local pound. His original name
was “Billy” and he was estimated to be a sixmonth-old, Corgi/Australian Shepherd mix.
A wonderful foster family pulled him to safety
until he was then transported to a rescue in
Carlisle, Pennsylvania. There, he found his
forever home and new pack. He immediately
became the baby boy of his new household and
began romping with his older
brother, Mr. Blue, and being
nurtured by his surrogate mom,
Ruby Red. In addition, Indigo
shares his domicile with three
cats and is a wonderful brother
to them as well. Like most
Corgis, he has many different
voices and is the world’s best
cuddle bug.
You’re Invited
We encourage to you visit www.tremendouslifebooks.com to learn more about this
truly unique event and the inspiring story of how Tremendous Life Books
inspires and motivates millions of readers.
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