September 2014 THE PETERMAN NEIGHBORHOOD Indianapolis Columbus 317.859.4270 812.418.8180 5240 Commerce Circle, 1003 Washington Street Indianapolis, IN 46237 Columbus, IN 47201 NEWSLETTER (New Location!!) Inside this Issue The Community

••September Charity Project

••For the Kids: Coloring Contest!!

••The Farmer’s Almanac The Company ••Employee Spotlight “A Treasure Trove of ••Not so Secret Company Recipes Imagination!” •• Grand Opening Not everyone goes to Gen Con, or is a gamer, but if you were to ••Did You Have Any Idea go, you just might discover it is a That...? treasure trove of imagination! This year our Director of Marketing and The Peterman Family Communications, Jaclyn Thomas, accompanied one of our Installers/ ••Beth’s Blog Duct Cleaners, Wayne Hawn, his wife Vicki Hawn, and their daughter ••Fatherly Advice Hailey Hawn to the Gen Con convention held yearly in downtown Holiday Fun Indianapolis. Both Wayne, and his wife have become regulars at the ••Peterman Birthdays/ convention, and have gone for the Anniversaries past seven years! It is something that they both look forward to all www.petermanhvac.com year long. Going into it, Jaclyn did not know what to expect, but was pleasantly surprised. Gen Con is more than A Monthly Newsletter of costumes and board games. It is the Peterman Community an entire culture. Some things that Editor & Photography: Jaclyn Thomas you might see at Gen Con include: Co-Editor: Chad Peterman celebrity appearances, anime, film, Printing: Media Factory an art show, jewelry, clothing, game pieces, figurines, the latest games, September 2014 - 5240 Commerce Circle, Indianapolis, IN 46237 - Office - 317.859.4270 1003 Washington Street, Columbus, IN 47201 - Office - 812.418.8180 - September 2014

professional gaming tables and more! This atherly Advice - Wabash College and Tyler a very own, inspectors are primarily out year Gen Con took place August 14th-17th. Mr. Peterman successful career at the University to point out shortcomings with a There were over 360 booths to visit. Here are F of Indianapolis. Watching them job. Knowing that this inspector pictures of just a few of those booths!! Proud Growth play football made me an extremely reached out really means to me that proud dad. we did a great job. As I sit down to write this month’s I have been in the heating and column, I am once again filled with cooling industry for almost 35 that proud feeling. Just yesterday, years and I have never heard of I received an email from a general an inspector reaching out in this contractor who we have done manner. I would like to say I am work for since I first started the surprised he reached out, but I am company. We have enjoyed a great more surprised, (to brag a little) relationship and they have provided that it has not happened before us with a ton of work over the years. given the quality of our installers. The email addressed a project we had finished most recently and I know I am biased, but this is the the comments they received from best collective group of installers the Indianapolis city inspector. we have ever had at the company The general contractor relayed to at one time. As I said, watching me that the inspector said, “I can the boys play football made me Advice from me to my boys as I try to usually tell within five minutes of incredibly proud and to see my teach them how to provide continued being on a job site if the contractors guys do a great job makes me service to all of our customers. involved are knowledgeable and incredibly proud as well. We are a care about the quality of their work. growing team and each person here We are already to September. Wow, It is apparent looking at this job contributes to our overall goal of this year has absolutely flown by that the crews that were here care making our customers extremely Just Released: The Farmer’s as we will soon begin to move a great deal and know what they happy. eth’s Blog – Mrs. Peterman into fall. The end of August and are doing, which made my job very Almanac Says.....!! beginning of September, for the easy today.” Sincerely, B longest time, meant the beginning Just tried out another Remember how of football season for the boys. Although we have been fortunate idea and cold it was last Beth and I have successfully enough to receive compliments thought I’d share traveled all over the entire Midwest on our jobs in the past, receiving my results. Carpet winter and last and even out to Colorado to watch a compliment from an inspector Pete Peterman stains are the worst, winter’s bills?! the boys play football. Chad is virtually unheard of in our President especially if you Well, according to had a very successful career at industry. Through no fault of their have pets, and the off the latest Farmer’s the shelf spot carpet cleaners just don’t Almanac of 2015, Employee Birthdays, Anniversaries, and Celebrations: seem to do the job the forecast for September Birthdays: September Anniversaries: for me. So here goes: Saturate the stain this “winter will with white vinegar and then sprinkle with be colder than September 3rd- Jaclyn Thomas Chad Peterman– 3 Years - Sales baking soda until it foams. Rub spot with a normal, with the - Director of Marketing and Tony Owens– 13 Years - Install clean white towel and then vacuum the spots Communications Manager when dry to pick up the excess baking soda. coldest periods September 4th- Mark Oskins Derald Pottorff– 8 Years - Install It did remove the stain but left a bit of a in late December, - Install Chuck Walter– 2 Years - Plumbing hard residue, so I rubbed the stain again with throughout January, September 10th- Tyler Peterman Gerry Hawn Sr.– 17 Years - Install some plain water and that definitely made a and in early February.” This means that is important - Multi-Family Installation Ashley Miller– 8 Years - Sales Coordinator difference! to think ahead, and plan for another harsh winter. September 12th- Tim Geminden - Sales September 26th- Kevin Schroeder - Warehouse Thought this might come in handy since most You can do so by: getting a tune-up early this fall Manager everyone has vinegar and baking soda in so that your system works at peak performance, September 26th- Gerry Hawn Sr. - Install Congratulations to Shae Scott and her the pantry. In the future, I will probably fill or even call us for an estimate on a newer energy September 26th- Wayne Hawn - Install & Duct husband, Logan on their marriage! a spray bottle with the vinegar so that the efficient system that will help save money on those Cleaning carpet doesn’t get quite as wet. That might wintery bills!! cut down on the stiffness after it dries. + :)

2 THE PETERMAN NEIGHBORHOOD NEWSLETTER THE PETERMAN NEIGHBORHOOD NEWSLETTER 3 September 2014 - 5240 Commerce Circle, Indianapolis, IN 46237 - Office - 317.859.4270 1003 Washington Street, Columbus, IN 47201 - Office - 812.418.8180 - September 2014

Grand Opening - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony olumbus - New Location

OnC August 18th, with Columbus Mayor Kristen Brown’s help, we cut the ribbon to our newest location in Columbus, Indiana on 1003 Washington Street. Our counter and display our Bryant heating newand cooling store allows equipment. us to sell Pictured, filters over below the and to the left are community members, Peterman employees, and Columbus Chamber of Commerce Members helping us celebrate the big day! We sincerely appreciate everyone that came out to celebrate the growth of our business!! Thank you!

h a r i t y E v e n t o f t h e M o n t h - G i v i n g B a c k Christmas in July & August Did You Have Any Idea That We...? harity Fishing Tournament Benefiting Shop with a Cop!! Canned Food Drive C ••We have just under 50 employees. FRIDAY, SEPT. 12TH - MONETARY CATEGORY PRIZES Thank you to all who donated during July & - CAT FISH & CARP - FREE August to our canned food drive and gave as ••We have 20 trucks out on the road. TOURNAMENT FROM 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM ICE CREAM - DOOR PRIZES if it were the giving season of Christmas! We THROUGHOUT THE EVENT are very excited to help re- ••We have two locations: (FEEL FREE TO FISH AFTER - 3 LAKES TO FISH FROM - stock the local food Indianapolis and Columbus. UNTIL 6 AM THE NEXT DAY.) RAFFLE TICKETS & MORE!! - pantries as they tend to get low during ••We have been in business since 1985! Indy Lakes at 4001 W. Southport Rd, PLEASE RSVP to Jaclyn the summer months. Indianapolis, IN 46217 BY SEPTEMBER 10TH AT Within a few weeks, ••We are big enough to take on large projects such as: in (317)-859-4270 OR we will be drawing 2013-2014 we will undertake close to 1,000 multi-family $21 FOR ADULTS, KIDS 12 BY E-MAIL AT jaclyn@ for the $200 Visa apartment units between eight different properties... AND UNDER ARE FREE WHEN petermanhvac.com gift card from ACCOMPANIED BY A PAYING ADULT those who have ••And we are still small enough to provide that family- donated. Thanks owned “touch” when it comes to taking care of our A huge thanks to the owner of Indy Lakes, Billy again and good residential customer base, such as YOU! DeHaven, for so generously hosting the event!! luck!

4 THE PETERMAN NEIGHBORHOOD NEWSLETTER THE PETERMAN NEIGHBORHOOD NEWSLETTER 5 September 2014 - 5240 Commerce Circle, Indianapolis, IN 46237 - Office - 317.859.4270 1003 Washington Street, Columbus, IN 47201 - Office - 812.418.8180 - September 2014

Employee Spotlight: Not So Secret Company Recipes: For the Kids: Coloring Contest! - Football Season starts Sept. 4th!! Ashley’s Crispy Apple Chips

“It’s almost Fall apple season!” Employee Submission: Ashley Miller

Meet Amy Allison! What You’ll Need:

Amy has worked for •• 2 Apples (Granny Smith Apples taste best) PHCP for almost a year now! •• 1/3 c. Packed Brown Sugar

Q: What is your job title and what education have •• 1/2 tbs. of Cinnamon you acquired? •• 2 tbs. of regular Sugar A: “Human Resources Management, and I have a Bachelor •• A Mandolin for slicing the apples of Science in Business Management.” What You’ll Do: Q: How many years of HVAC experience do you 1. Preheat oven to 200 ° have? 2. Using the mandolin cut all three apples evenly. A: “Four years.” 3. Mix together brown sugar, cinnamon, and the regular sugar. Q: What do you like to do in your free time? 3. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugary mix on both sides of the sliced apples. A: “I enjoy spending time with 4. Place apple slices evenly on a cookie tray Rules: my family, being outdoors, training and bake for 2 1/2 - 3 hours. Check for the for half marathons, yoga, decorating, apples to become crispy like potato chips! 1. Color the football :) kayaking, and cooking.” 2. Have your parent or guardian fill out your information. 3. Send the coloring page to us by October 1st, 2014 to: 5240 Commerce Circle, Indianapolis, IN 46237 Q: Do you have any pets? Enjoy! *Contestants are encouraged to also share on , , and Pinterest.* #PetermanHVAC @PetermanHVAC A: “I have two four-legged best friends, my dogs!” The winner will receive a $25 gift card to Toys “R” Us. (Ages 0-12.) Once the winner is picked, he or she will receive their gift card in the mail. For additional coloring pages please visit our website at http://petermanhvac.com/ Q: What is one interesting fact about yourself? newsletter.html and download the current newsletter. A: “I also do hair on the Name:______Age:______weekends, and have been a hair stylist Address:______for seventeen years!” Zip code:______Phone Number: (______)-______-______#PetermanHVAC

6 THE PETERMAN NEIGHBORHOOD NEWSLETTER THE PETERMAN NEIGHBORHOOD NEWSLETTER 7 5240 Commerce Circle Indianapolis, IN 46237 Fall is finally here!!... What does the Farmer’s Almanac have to say about this coming winter... See inside for details!!

See What’s Inside:

••Shop with a Cop Charity Fishing Tournament

••Grand Opening in Columbus, Indiana!

••For the Kids:  THE PETERMAN Coloring Contest NEIGHBORHOOD ••Gen Con!! ••Meet Amy, our NEWSLETTER Human Resources