[Jewelry making - Article 00492] - Re: [Orchid] Legacy

[Gerry]

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All,

    When you think of gemstones cut in Germany, watches made in
    Switzerland, or gold made in Italy what do you think of? 
    Craftmanship, quality, and innovation are a few of the things that
    come to mind.  Looking at these three examples you find something
    much more indepth.  You find a mind set that training will be to the
    highest standards, production will have standards of excellence,
    marketing will be strictly controlled, and people within the trade
    will always have a way to make a living as long as they operate
    within the rules. Business is a part of the culture. Rules change as
    the cultures mature, but whatever change occurs benefits most of the
    industry.  Yes, there are mistakes made in not changing quick enough
    or takling a gamble on a new innovation.  The upside of the culture
    surviving and growing far outweighs the downside of the mistakes.
    Cradle to grave a person grows in the culture of the business
    learning the basic knowledge and skills before being allowed to
    venture into the production and innovation of the necessary quality
    to compete in a world wide market. 

    Cradle to grave means to me training in stones and metals as well
    all the other training necessary between the ages of 5 to 25 to turn
    out a person with skills.  Skills necessary to raise a family, enjoy
    a high quality of life, and produce a product that will ensure them
    and thier off spring will stand a better chance of being successful
    in life. 

    I see this attitude missing in most societies.  My dream would be
    for my legacy to be a part of stones and metal in the USA as a cradle
    to grave for children and adults.  So far it is still a dream. 
    Anyone have an idea to get this started? 

    Gerry Galarneau, in Cool 60-70 degree F Phoenix, Arizona USA, where
    my oranges are just ripening, and business is good. 


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