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I love the Amigos that I can use in grocery stores. Thanks Amigo!
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Helene Missale
Brooklyn, New York
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I have two Amigos and live on a farm with a lot of acreage. The Amigo is helpful to get to the mail box. On a farm, they get beat up...but still keep on working.
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Howard Bierlein
Frankenmuth, Michigan
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Thank you for my Amigo. You are definitely one of the heroes of the disability community. Your contribution of the Amigo and the industry that followed your lead have made our lives easier!
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Vicki Bridges
Carrollton, Texas
Owner since 1993
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Beth Thieme Named a
"Top Women in Grocery"
Amigo Mobility International, Inc. is pleased to announce that Beth Thieme, CEO/VP, was named a 2009 "Top Women in Grocery" by Progressive Grocer Magazine.
Selection for the Top Women in Grocery list is a meticulous process based on nominations from within the industry and on strict criteria set out by Progressive Grocer’s team of editors. "We received more than 400 entries and it was very difficult to select the top 100," said Olivia Wilson, publisher of Progressive Grocer. "They are all very deserving in one way or another."
Last year, Thieme drove a 52 percent sales increase for the company and added new domestic and international accounts. As Amigo Mobility has been Improving Lives Through Mobility® since 1968, Thieme has also worked in her own ways to make her community a better place. She is a chairwoman of Michigan Lawsuit Abuse Watch, which she created in 1997 to raise awareness of frivolous lawsuits and their cost to society. She is also a board member of Guardian Angels Respite Center, has participated in the MS Society’s annual MS Walk for more than 10 years and lectors weekly at her church.
Bob Dorigo Jones, president of M-LAW says, "As a manufacturer of mobility carts aiding people with disabilities, Beth has made the shopping experience much more enjoyable, and in some cases even possible, for thousands of people around the world."
Thieme and fellow "Top Women" appear in the June/July 2009 issue of Progressive Grocer magazine and will be honored on November 2, 2009 at Progressive Grocer’s Corporate Social Responsibility Awards in Phoenix, Ariz.
"Congratulations go out to all of these extraordinary women who have made substantial strides in the grocery industry, paving the way for the next generation of businesswomen," said Wilson.
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June 27, 2009
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Mother Daughter Duo Helps People Stay Mobile
Beth and Jennifer Thieme of Amigo Mobility were recently featured in WE Magazine for Women, in the article "Mother Daughter Duo Helps People Stay Mobile with Amigo."
When asked about their triumphs Beth said "Every time a customer buys one of our products for their personal use, we are excited. We truly have seen people's lives improved through the Amigo."
To read the article, click here.
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June 12, 2009
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Ron Bachman's "Compassionate Life"...
Amigo owner Ron Bachman was recently featured in the Livingston County Daily Press & Argus Newspaper for an upcoming presentation at Howell Nazarene Church. Click here to read the article.
Featured in our What's New column numerous times (select Archives/Find at top to scroll) this Amigo owner lifts the human spirit to the ‘nth degree of new appreciation and tolerance. If Ron is ever scheduled to speak in your area, take the entire family to learn from a message you will not soon forget...if ever.
Click here to read the Friendly Wheels story on Ron Bachman with personal contact information.
"I'm living my dream. Absolutely," Bachman said. "He took those very things he was left with and carved himself out a compassionate life; that's what people get out of Ron Bachman's message."
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June 04, 2009
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In Any Language, Amigo Means Friend
Recently, Amigo Mobility was featured in an article in the Wochen Post, a German newspaper that has been published for 154 years in the U.S.
Freund, ami, friend, amigo, no matter the language, for people with walking disabilities friend means one thing -- Amigo. The name Amigo was given to the first mobility POV/scooter invented by Al Thieme in 1968. Of German descent, Thieme's strong work ethic carried over from his plumbing and contracting career to founding Amigo Mobility International, Inc. To read the complete article, click here.
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May 22, 2009
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Working Mother of the Year Linda Mona, Amigo Owner
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Linda with her husband Harold and kids
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Out of 1,000 women, Working Mother magazine recently chose Amigo owner Linda Mona, Ph.D., as one of 30 role model moms to feature. She was also interviewed on the Today Show on April 27, 2009.
Mother of two sons, Kyle (5) and Ryan (3), wife to Harold Hunter and Clinical Psychologist at Veterans Affairs Long Beach Healthcare System in Long Beach, Calif., Linda has been an Amigo owner since 1981.
Linda says, "I am a full time Amigo user. I use it in the house, at work in the VA hospital, traveling monthly around the country. I am a regular public speaker and trainer and my Amigo has taken me on many stages in front of hundreds of people. And yes, even on the Today Show."
Congratulations Linda!
Click here to read more about Linda in the May issue of the Friendly Wheels. Click here to sign up to receive the Friendly Wheels monthly e-newsletter.
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May 06, 2009
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Introducing an Innovative Safety Solution...
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SmartSensor by Amigo
promotes not only independent mobility –
but more importantly – safe mobility
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Amigo Mobility President and Founder Al Thieme received a request from a continuing care retirement community located in Pennsylvania. He was asked to review the idea of a safety switch and consider adding it to the design of our products to reduce collisions with residents and staff. Amigo’s engineering team went to work, and developed SmartSensor by Amigo.
Primarily used in retirement centers and independent living centers the SmartSensor by Amigo:
- Provides residents with safer mobility
- Provides staff and visitors a safer environment
During sensor activation, the Amigo POV/scooter is safely limited to a top speed of 2.3 mph indoors and designed to avoid pedestrian impact. Detecting an individual up to 30 inches ahead, the system gently slows forward speed bringing driver to a gradual stop safe from impact.
The SmartSensor system is available on select Amigo models. This technology is a safety benefit for you or a loved about to re-locate to an independent living center. Click here for more information.
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April 29, 2009
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Rollin', Rollin', Rollin'...
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The next time you are considering the purchase of an Amigo RT or RT Jr, you'll be pleased to learn that this new wheel will find itself at the front of the Amigo. Its material consists of closed cell solid urethane with an external smooth membrane. It's a non-marking wheel with stylish tread design. The center rib offers traction when entering turns and its wide profile and matching mag wheel offer a robust appearance. This wheel is easy to clean and resists stones and dirt in the tread.
All that being said…it’s not only a good looking wheel, but will aid in the smooth performance of your next Amigo RT also!
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April 23, 2009
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Happy Earth Day!
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Happy Earth Day! From decreasing paper usage to using reusable, renewable wood pallets to building Amigos with recyclable components -- Amigo Mobility strives to be environmentally friendly throughout the company. To celebrate Earth Day at Amigo Mobility, we asked Amigo employees to submit a pledge on how they would go green this year.
Here are some of Amigo employees Earth Day pledges:
- Purchase more from my local farmers' market.
- Fax direct from my computer to avoid printing extra paper.
- Increase the output of our vegetable garden and drive a little closer to speed limit to save gas.
- Utilize reusable shopping bags regularly. I will also take any plastic bags that I accumulate to the drop off containers at the local grocery stores.
- Plant a garden this year, using my grass clippings for fertilizer and weed control, making an organic garden.
- Bring a recycling bin to the cottage.
- Buy fruits and vegetables that are in season.
- I pledge to no longer buy bottled water!
- Car pool as much as possible and drive my truck less often.
- My daughter and I walk through our neighborhood and clean the ditches of all the trash.
- Installing a clothes line so I can use our dryer less and hang our laundry out to dry.
Amigo Mobility is Green Business Certified. To read Amigo’s environmental mission statement, click here.
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April 22, 2009
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Sprechen Sie Deutsch?
Did the German catch your attention? Any idea what it means?
Recently, Amigo's Marketing division placed this ad in a Michigan-based German newspaper, Wochen-Post.
If you remain curious about the German header, this information may be helpful.
Phonetic pronunciation: un - up - hang' - ick - kite
Definition: Freedom or Independence!
We agree that in any language, an Amigo offers personal freedom and independence!
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April 02, 2009
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Shhhh… Here Comes an Amigo!
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As published in the Metropolitan Library System newsletter, the Woodridge Public Library is one of many libraries purchasing mobility POV/scooters for their patrons to use – specifically an Amigo POV/scooter.
The article says:
Susan McNeil-Marshall, Library Director, reports that patrons are delighted with the service. The Amigo scooter makes visits to the library a more pleasant experience and allows greater access to library services.
The (Amigo) scooter can achieve a speed of 5.9 miles and is fairly maintenance free. The battery had to be replaced recently, but that is virtually the only maintenance required.
Patrons with disabilities are grateful to the library for providing the POV/scooter for their convenience.
Other libraries that also purchased a POV/scooter for their patrons with limited mobility report a similar response. Lee Maternowski from the Elk Grove Village Public Library stated that their POV/scooter was purchased by their Friends Group because they felt it would be a nice service. It’s frequently in use not only by their patrons but also by patrons from neighboring libraries who use the library.
To read the complete article, click here.
Thank you to the staff at Woodridge Library for offering an Amigo to your patrons with walking limitations.
Next time you are visiting a library in your area and might enjoy your experience more fully by the use of an Amigo, speak to the library director or head librarian. Or contact Amigo at 1-800-MY-AMIGO or info@myamigo.com, and we’ll be sure to pass your request along to your local library.
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Woodridge Public Library in Woodbridge, Ill.
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March 18, 2009
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Amigo Mobility recognized at “Best of the Best” and Economic Excellence Awards
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After 40 years in business, Amigo Mobility continues to be acknowledged as a small business recognized by peers as award-winning caliber.
Best of the Best Michigan Business:
Recently, Beth Thieme, CEO, and Lori Lunger, director of human resources, accepted the "Best of the Best Michigan Business" award in the manufacturing category on behalf of Amigo Mobility.
Sponsored by Corp! magazine, readers were asked to submit their selections for
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CEO Beth Thieme and president and founder Al Thieme with recent awards presented to Amigo Mobility
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the "Best of the Best Michigan Business" in various categories. The magazine says their "savvy readers know a good business when they see it."
Featured in the print issue of Corp! magazine and the online edition, we are appreciative and proud to be awarded this title and look ahead to many years of Michigan-based manufacturing.
Economic Excellence Awards:
On February 20, Saginaw Future Inc., honored 30 awards to companies having invested an incredible $1.1 billion in Saginaw County and the Great Lakes Bay Region. The Economic Excellence Awards were presented at Saginaw Future’s 17th Annual Business Meeting, attended by over 400 business and community leaders. Amigo Mobility was an award recipient recognized for the recent expansion of its manufacturing facilities and growth and diversity of the business.
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March 05, 2009
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Learn More Through Related Links
Many visitors to our website may not be aware of our Related Links section. Here you will find many links to helpful sites separated out as Related Links, Human Interest and Helpful Resources. Related Links are located along the left side margin of our home page for easy access. Recently we added the following:
Take a moment to review Related Links and learn more!
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January 27, 2009
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Amigo Owner Itzhak Perlman Particpates in Inaugural Program
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On January 20, 2009, the United States of America celebrated the inauguration of its 44th President, Barack Obama. We are very proud that Amigo owner Itzhak Perlman participated in the ceremony.
Perlman performed a selection arranged by composer/conductor John Williams along with music greats, Yo Yo Ma, Gabriela Montero and Anthony McGill.
One of the greatest violinists of our time, Perlman trained at the Academy of Music in Tel Aviv and the Julliard School. He has won 15 Grammy Awards, four Emmy Awards, and numerous other awards. Also an educator, Perlman teaches at the Perlman Music Program and the Juilliard School, where he holds the Dorothy Richard Starling Foundation Chair.
To read more about Itzhak Perlman, click here.
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Musicians Itzhak Perlman, from left, Yo-Yo Ma and Anthony McGill during the inauguration ceremony for President Barack Obama. (Photo by: EPA/Justin Lane.)
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January 20, 2009
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