National Flag Day Foundation

06/14/2016 |

The National Flag Day Foundation

Our mission is to carry on the tradition of the first flag day observance. On June 14th, 1885, Bernard J. Cigrand, a 19 year old teacher at Stony Hill School, placed a 10 inch, 38- star flag in a bottle on his desk then assigned essays on the flag and its significance. This observance, commemorated Congresses adoption of the Stars and Stripes as the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777. This observance was also the beginning of Cigrand’s long years of fervent and devoted effort to bring about national recognition and observance of Flag Day. The crowning achievement of his life came at age fifty when President Wilson, on May 30, 1916, issued a proclamation calling for a nation wide observance of Flag Day. Then in 1949, President Truman signed an Act Of Congress designating the 14th day of June every year as National Flag Day. On June 14th, 2004, the 108th U.S. Congress voted unanimously on H.R. 662 that Flag Day originated in Ozaukee County, Waubeka Wisconsin.

The National Flag Day Foundation joins forces with community groups and individuals that love our flag and want to keep its traditions alive.

Our goal is to teach Americanism, using Flag history, enlisting 4-H groups, VFW, Scouts and other patriots to teach the lessons of our great flag.

The National Flag Day Foundation initiates fund raising efforts to support Bernard J. Cigrands’ dream to fittingly commemorate the birthday of the American Flag. And to carry the message of our Flag to the future leaders of our great country – our youth.

We hope you will join us in our mission

John J. Janik

President
National Flag Day Foundation

The National Flag Day Foundation is a Tax Exempt Educational Foundation

US Factory Orders Up

06/07/2016 |

US Factory Orders up 1.9 Percent in April, Best in 6 Months

By Martin Crutsinger, AP Economics Writer

WASHINGTON — Jun 3, 2016, 10:21 AM ET

Orders to U.S. factories increased by the largest amount in six months but much of the strength came from a rise in demand for commercial aircraft.

A key category that tracks business investment plans fell.

Factory orders increased 1.9 percent in April, the biggest gain since a 2.4 percent rise in October, the Commerce Department reported Friday. Orders had been up 1.7 percent in March after having fallen in February.

Demand in a category that serves as a proxy for business investment spending declined 0.6 percent after a small 0.3 percent increase in March and a 2.1 percent February decline.

Manufacturing has been hurt in the past year by a big plunge in investment spending in the oil industry and weakness in exports, which reflect a global slowdown and the strong dollar.

Orders for durable goods such as autos and appliances increased 3.4 percent, unchanged from a preliminary report, while demand for nondurable goods such as chemicals and paper, increased 0.4 percent after a 1.4 percent rise in March.

The increase was led by a 65.3 percent surge in orders for commercial aircraft, a volatile category from month to month, which was rebounding after two months of declines.

Orders for machinery fell 1.9 percent, led by an 86.1 percent plunge in demand for mining and oil field equipment. This sector has been hurt by the cutbacks in exploration and drilling that have come after the big plunge in energy prices.

Demand for computers rose 3.5 percent while orders for furniture dropped 2.2 percent in April.

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We Will Not Forget! Memorial Day

05/30/2016 |

Memorial Day ~ We Will Not Forget

Never forget the active military men and women who died while serving our great nation!

Memorial Day is celebrated to honor men and women who died while serving in the U.S. Military. Although cookouts, shopping, and holiday weekend getaways are on the minds of many who are enjoying the three day weekend, it’s important to stop and pay tribute to those who sacrificed their life for our country or families who lost a loved one in the service

The Memorial Day quotes and sayings below can be used in a greeting card, e-card, by text, or even on Twitter and on Facebook as a way of sharing your thoughts with friends and acquaintances in your social network.

“Who kept the faith and fought the fight; The glory theirs, the duty ours.” – Wallace Bruce

“In the truest sense, freedom cannot be bestowed; it must be achieved.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt

“All we have of freedom, all we use or know – This our fathers bought for us long and long ago.” – Rudyard Kipling, The Old Issue, 1899

“Patriotism is supporting your country all the time and your government when it deserves it.” – Mark Twain

“In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.” – Martin Luther King, Jr

“Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are often stiffened.” – Billy Graham

“The willingness of America’s veterans to sacrifice for our country has earned them our lasting gratitude.” – Jeff Miller

“Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty.” – John F. Kennedy

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Happy Birthday Jeff Gallman!

05/24/2016 |

Happy Birthday Jeff Gallman!

Please join Gallman Consulting in celebrating Jeff Gallman today!

Jeff, your birthday is a promise that life has more to offer you, more plans to make, more goals to reach and more dreams to see come true. It’s a pleasure to wish you a happy birthday!

Here’s to many blessed and successful years to come!

Gallman Consulting Staff

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The Overtime Rule

05/18/2016 |

In 2014, President Obama directed the Secretary of Labor to update the overtime regulations to reflect the original intent of the Fair Labor Standards Act, and to simplify and modernize the rules so they’re easier for workers and businesses to understand and apply. The department has issued a final rule that will put more money in the pockets of middle class workers – or give them more free time.

The final rule will:

Raise the salary threshold indicating eligibility from $455/week to $913 ($47,476 per year), ensuring protections to 4.2 million workers.
Automatically update the salary threshold every three years, based on wage growth over time, increasing predictability.
Strengthen overtime protections for salaried workers already entitled to overtime.
Provide greater clarity for workers and employers.

The final rule will become effective on December 1, 2016, giving employers more than six months to prepare. The final rule does not make any changes to the duties test for executive, administrative and professional employees.

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IN RESPONSE TO THE NEW OVERTIME RULE, EMPLOYERS CAN: A) Pay time-and-a-half for overtime work. B) raise workers' salaries above the new threshold. C) Limit workers's hours to 40 per week. D) Some combination of the above.

Overtime updates will extend protections to 4.2 million workers across the country.

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Map of the United States showing by state how many people will be extended protection by overtime updates.

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Happy GPS Anniversary Jeff Gallman!

05/05/2016 |

Jeff,

Thank you for being such a valuable member of this team, your contributions and hard work are truly appreciated.

It is the hard work of dedicated individuals like you that make the GPS and Gallman Consulting Team what it is.

Wishing you many successful years ahead!

Photo Jeff Gallman Pic small March 2011

Gallman Consulting Staff

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Happy GPS Anniversary Smith Richardson!

04/28/2016 |

Happy GPS Anniversary Smith Richardson!

Smith, with each passing year you bring creativity, professionalism, and a strong work ethic to GPS and Gallman Consulting. We are so grateful to have you and wish you the best as you continue to excel in your career.

You are truly a valued associate! Thank you for your fervent efforts and success.

Happy Anniversary Smith! Enjoy your day!

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We are attending SC Manufacturing Conference & Expo!

04/19/2016 |

Gallman Consulting is attending SC Manufacturing Conference & Expo! Are you?

APRIL 20-21, 2016

TD Convention Center // Greenville, SC // Exhibit Halls 1 & 2

The inaugural 2015 SC Manufacturing Conference and Expo turned out to be South Carolina’s most significant manufacturing event in recent memory. The event included: The Salute to Manufacturing Awards Luncheon, six keynote speakers (including Gov. Nikki Haley), 33 other speakers from across the United States, eight panel discussions, an exposition for manufacturing suppliers, a community job fair, a career fair for high school students, workshops, manufacturing tours and much more.

More than 3,500 people attended! WERE YOU ONE OF THEM?

If not, be sure to register for the 2016 Conference, which is quickly shaping up to be even bigger and better. Join manufacturing professionals from across the Southeastern U.S. to discuss the latest manufacturing trends and topics, share their vision, become inspired and immerse yourself in manufacturing culture. Over the coming months, this website will be updated frequently to reflect new speakers and new topics.

Please come visit Gallman Consulting at the 2016 South Carolina Manufacturing Conference & Expo!