The Coin

Small change adds up – let it begin with you.

At CAWOOD, we embrace change – even the change we don’t want to see. Why? Change challenges us. Change stretches us. Change provides opportunities.

We’re giving out these coins to people who inspire us, and we’re asking them to pass the coins along to someone else. Because we believe small change adds up.

Check out the stories that go with the passing of the coins. Then, post your story!

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  1. Nichole Hayward says:

    Monday, March 01 2010

    The Pump Cafe has catered a couple of meetings I've coordinated - Trudy and her staff sure made my job easy! I sent Trudy a coin last week to let her know how wonderful she and her team are to work with! Not only was the food delicious, the price point was good and the service was unmatched. Lunch was delivered timely and piping hot, and they arrived for clean up minutes after I called to let them know the meeting was over. Trudy and The Pump Cafe Team, I can't wait to work with you again! Thank you! (And if you haven't tried their Marion berry cobbler, I suggest you do so!)

  2. Nichole Hayward says:

    Monday, February 15 2010

    After waiting for my dog food to run out, I was finally able to give the manager of Bon Appétit Bakery & Bare Bones Dog Wash a coin this last weekend. I am at a point in my life where my children still have four legs. Or you could simply say that my dogs are spoiled rotten. In spoiling our “children” my husband and I have selected their food and treats very carefully. Until we started going to Bon Appétit Bakery we were left to do the research on our own. Now I simply run up the street and get a wealth of information, price comparisons, and a friendly warm person to chat with! To you dog lovers out there, I highly recommend Bon Appétit Bakery at 1025 River Road.

  3. Liz says:

    Monday, February 15 2010

    My Rotary Club has a Sustainability Committee, and every member is really engaged in putting together useful information to help our Club's members take steps that keep their businesses minimize waste and maximize profits. I'm proud to be part of the group, and everyone of them deserves a coin! (And most got one at our last meeting.)

  4. Nichole Hayward says:

    Tuesday, February 09 2010

    I had to make a second trip to Circle K during a lunch break last week. Originally I stopped for a beverage, and it wasn’t until I’d walked a few laps around the block that I realized how much more enjoyable my laps were after a good laugh with Trey. Trey works at Circle K and is a perfect example of how far simply being friendly can go. Thanks Trey!

  5. Lindsey says:

    Friday, December 11 2009

    Brent and I recently purchased our first home and with that came insurance. What would we do if a pipe burst? What would happen if someone slipped on our front porch? What about a tree falling onto the house? All of these are very scary questions but, with the right insurance, you can sleep comfortably knowing you’re covered. After researching various companies and agents around town, we found Kevin Reimer with American Family. He’s been willing to answer the thousands of questions I’ve had about home, auto and life insurance. His knowledge and willingness to help in an emergency creates change for any families that finds themselves in an unfortunate situation. I hope that I don’t ever actually need to call him to file a claim but I know that if I do, he’s going to be there to help us.

  6. Melinda says:

    Monday, November 16 2009

    I am so happy to pass six coins on to six wonderful women! Bev, Shelly, Danielle, Addy, Gina and Judy are managers at Lane County Curves locations. These ladies and their members raised $820.00 during Breast Cancer Awareness Month for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation. Additionally, 155 members made appointments for their mammograms. Talk about healthy changes, they are leading the way! Thanks so much!

  7. Liz says:

    Friday, November 13 2009

    I ran into Megan, the executive director of CASA, at an Oregon Community Fund program on children's dental health. She said she'd stolen my idea. Turns out CASA collected $6,000 in change, by distributing jars for people to fill with loose change. That's living proof that small change adds up. Thanks, Megan, for letting it begin with you!

  8. boyd bjorkquist says:

    Thursday, November 12 2009

    Jerry Vellutini was the first head coach that I worked with when I started my coaching career.He was highly competitive and loved to win but he would not compromise his values to win a game.He cared about kids and what they could learn through sports.He set a standard that I have tried to follow through out my career.Thanks Jerry for your impact on my life and thousands of kids who you worked with.

  9. Liz says:

    Friday, October 30 2009

    A lot of people ride bikes around our neighborhood, and many don't have rear lights. Now, that it is darker, it's hard to see bikes without lights. I gave a coin to Bill Cole, owner of Wheelworks,407 W. 11th, Eugene, because he sold me some rear bike lights at his cost. Thanks, Bill. Our staff is giving out the rear lights to bicyclists who don't have them. It's a change that will keep us all safer.

  10. Melinda says:

    Friday, September 11 2009

    Nurse Carla from Cascade Health Solutions came to CAWOOD today. We were happy to give her a coin for giving us our flu shots. She is helping us to be healthy! Thanks Nurse Carla.

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