Caught in the Middle

After the storms and tornadoes just a couple weeks back, Voluforms is still hearing stories from those caught in the middle.  Our employees have been sharing their experiences with us too.  Chris Maheney, Voluform’s VP of Technology, tells his story here:

“I heard the night before that my hometown of Bowling Green, Kentucky might get some of the worst weather it had seen in years. I did not expect to see much bad weather in Henryville and was wondering how bad it would be in Bowling Green, Kentucky. It turns out Henryville would be in the spotlight instead.

After clearing out a closet under the stairwell (not that it would have helped from a direct hit from this size tornado), I walked toward the kitchen to look out to the woods behind the house. The lights flickered and went out as I saw what I now know was one of the smaller tornadoes tearing up trees behind my house. The tops of all the trees in my front yard snapped off at the same time, and I could hear one of them crash against my house. Baseball size hail followed and broke rear windows on the house. I tried to send messages as long as it was possible, but phone service in the area did not last long.

After the storm passed, I was picking up some debris outside when my neighbor returned and told me he had just tried driving around and that it looked like a war zone outside our little neighborhood. (I live only about a half mile from the school and the rest of the area, which was devastated by the larger tornado.) He told me it appeared homes were thrown over the roads both ways, so you could not get out of the area. He also saw people with blood on their faces wandering aimlessly, not knowing where to go for help.

Later that evening I found a way to get to Louisville to get word to family and friends that at least I was okay.”

What an incredible story, Chris! Thanks for sharing with us. Feel free to share your own stories from the Southern Indiana tornadoes here in the comments section or on our Facebook page.

United Efforts

Last October, we featured the son of our warehouse manager, Tim Smith, and his friends, who started A2Z Metal Recycling. Read more about their efforts in our post here. 

Now, the boys are back again to help out with tornado cleanup efforts in Southern Indiana.

A2Z boys and their families spent their Sunday in tornado ravaged Marysville helping one of the town’s residents clean up piles of metal from her house and garage. They loaded up two trailer loads and one truck load of recycling. They were able to recycle over 2700 pounds of metal and donate 100% of the money made from the haul back to her, which was a total of $830.00. Great work A2Z. Thanks for your efforts!

A United Chairperson

Voluforms is excited to announce that our company owner and CEO will be the Regional Chair for Metro United Way.  As their Website states, Metro United Way is a “Diverse groups of leaders and volunteer experts study local needs, resources, and trends. Priorities are then set for funding agencies, based on our four visions of success in making our community the most vital, caring community in America: helping kids succeed, building strong families, promoting health and independence, and strengthening neighborhoods.”

Mike Stewart, CEO of Voluforms and Regional Chair of Metro United Way
speaking at the annual kickoff breakfast.

Most recently, the United Way has been instrumental in coordinating volunteer efforts in the tornado cleanup.  As their mission statement points out, their goal is to “improve lives and our community by engaging people to give, advocate and volunteer.”

Here at Voluforms, we are proud of our CEO and his efforts as Regional Chair for Metro United Way.  For more information on Metro United Way, visit their Website.  For more about Voluforms and Mike Stewart, visit our Website and like us on Facebook.

Warehousing and Distribution Services

Voluforms maintains a 40,000 square foot warehouse with additional space available for storage services.

1. Monthly, weekly or daily delivery to multiple locations available.
2. Stockless office supply program can be incorporated into distribution program.
3. Stockless John Conti beverage program can be incorporated into distribution program.
4. Dual control, lock and key security for negotiable documents.
5. Return and exchange program for inventory items.
6. Pick and pack services reported by cost center.

Fast Facts about Warehousing and Distribution Services:

• Your products are fully insured when you store with Voluforms.
• A complete library of reports are available, in hard copy or on-line, so you always know your inventory status.
• Voluforms is proud to partner with FedEx to get your product delivered on time and on schedule.
• Our warehousing and inventory reports can play a valuable role in your organization’s Disaster Recovery Plan.
• Call us at 812-283-0455 for all your warehousing and distribution needs.

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Webformex

Webformex is an on-line ordering system for forms and supplies and also our feature for the week.

The application offers much more than a traditional on-line ordering feature. The three basic fulfillment components of Webformex are:  

1. Basic on-line order placement - users can transmit an order for delivery, i.e. a package of forms, a box of copy paper, etc.
2. On-site Printing - users have the ability to print single copies of certain forms on-site, to their local digital copier or laser printer
3. Dynamic Labeling - users can first interject variable demographic information onto a particular form and then print copies on-site. For instance, a client name and address, a patient's demographic information, a specific list of account features, etc.

Webformex offers many other features such as on-line packets, a series of user-defined forms that are "stitched" together to create a packet for a particular use. Multi-Form Stamping (MFS) is a feature of Webformex that allows users to label multiple copies of a particular form or packet for multiple clients or patients at one time.

Fast Facts about Webformex:

• Complete integration into your patient database system.
• On demand printing lets you worry about patient care instead of form management.
• Form updates happen lightening fast with our top-notch art department.
• Possibility to store digital images of processed forms.

Call us at: 812-283-0455 or visit our Website for more information! Follow our blog by entering your email in the box to the right, to receive updates about products and services we offer. Don't forget to "Like" us on Facebook too!

Our CEO In the News

Voluforms is proud to say that our very own Mike Stewart has been featured in a local newspaper article!  The story spotlights Mike's photography exhibit on display at the Louisville Science Center.  Here's a quote from the article:

"...through spring, Stewart’s work is being celebrated with a gallery at the Louisville Science Center. The gallery, a part of the science center’s exhibit called “GUITAR: The Instrument That Rocked the World,” features 35 photos from Stewart’s career. They tie in to “All Access,” an IMAX film being shown as a part of the exhibit."

Read the rest of the article on the News and Tribune's website! And don't forget to check out Voluforms' website and Facebook page.

In the News

Our featured service this week is our print services.  Voluforms prints newsletters, flyers, and more for clubs, civic organizations and special events.  Our printing services include:

·         Full color and black & white traditional print

·         Full color and black & white digital print

·         Letterhead, business cards

·         Envelopes

·         Brochures, booklets, bindings, tabs

·         Multi-part forms, carbon and carbonless

·         Continuous forms, carbon and carbonless

·         Oversized forms

·         Labels and tags

·         Stock continuous and cut sheet papers

·         Variable printing and mailings

·         Logo wear

·         Advertising specialty items

·         Electronic pre-press

·         Imaging and graphic design

Contact us online or by calling 800-736-1326 today! Also, like our Facebook page and sign up in the sidebar to follow our blog!

Giving Back - Employee Spotlight

Our employee spotlight for the month is Tim Smith.  Tim, along with our warehouse employees, created Godswill, a group that collects items to donate to local organizations.  They have done a great job putting this together and with the help of our employees are making an impact in our community.  In a thank you note to Voluforms employees, Tim says,

“We have finished delivering all of our gifts and everyone we donated to was very excited and thankful. We did things a little different this year instead of just buying mass quantities of goods and toys we actually sat down with each organization and got list from them on what they were in the most need of.

Haven House had 11 children this year, ages range from 1-17, each child or parent made a list of clothing/shoes/jackets of what they needed and a special item/toy.  So for each one we were able to get at least two of the clothing type items and their special item, along with each child receiving gloves, hat, toothbrush, combs and goodies/candy.  

Noah's Ark asked that we supply filled stockings for each child.  There were 6 children there, ages 6-16, so each stocking was filled with socks, gloves, toothbrush, comb, coupons for free food, candy, watches and a few other items. The NCOC (North Clark Outreach Center) asked if we could supply them with bathroom type items, like soap, shampoo, lotion, shaving cream, razors, deodorant, combs, toothbrushes, etc. We also supplied the Haven House with those same kinds of items, and all were very thankful. We did a great job and got folks things they needed and could really use.  

This is the 11th year for Godswill and I can't believe how far we’ve come since the first year, I hope to continue doing this for many more years. 

My mother got me started doing this kind of work in our basement at home during Christmas when I was around 13 or 14. We would make up fruit bags to donate to folks that she knew could use some help.  It wasn't much but she said that they would appreciate it and they did. 

Ever since then it's been something I’ve strived to do and do bigger every year, and with everyone’s help it has gotten there and now I get to get my children involved and teach them what this is all about.  They went out with us and helped pick out things for each child and place and helped deliver it.  So hopefully one day they will continue this in their own way.

So again, thank you everyone very much and have a very Merry Christmas!!!”

Thanks for all your hard work, Tim, and for making a difference with Godswill and Voluforms in our community!

All Access

Voluforms is proud to say that our very own President and CEO is celebrating the opening of an exhibit of his concert photography. An announcement from the Louisville Science Center says this about Mike:

“C. Michael Stewart is a professional photographer with years of experience specializing in concert and special event photography.  His newest exhibit will be on display at the Louisville Science Center through April 22 during the run of the new exhibit, GUITAR: The Instrument That Rocked the World, and the IMAX film ALL ACCESS: Front Row. Backstage. LIVE!

Stewart’s photography covers more than 150 events each year, including major music festivals and Midwest concerts.  He contributes to local and national media along with artist websites.  His work can be found in “Hittin” The Note Magazine, The Examiner.com and The News and Tribune.  He also works as a staff photographer with Horseshoe Casino, the Forecastle Festival, and the Louisville Bats AAA Baseball Club.

For more information on C. Michael Stewart and his work, please visit http://www.cmichaelsphotos.com/.”

What an exciting way to learn more about our President and CEO! Congratulations Mike!

Voluforms: On the News!

Did you know? Voluforms was on the news last month in downtown Louisville with news reporter Claudia Coffey. Look closely at her umbrella!