Ray Skillman a HERO! - Page 2

Dave Ribeiro · 09-23-2011, 11:22 AM

It's nice to hear great stories like this , Ray Skillman you are a Hero.
Too bad we couldn't get more people & business to help in these tough Times ... Thanks for supporting those programs ....

Gary Smith · 09-23-2011, 11:34 AM

A true businessman always has heart!!!!! And they usually recognize many times the true bottom line is a much bigger picture than the actual bottom line. My hat is off to Mr. Skillman...and hope other businessmen throughout our country can follow Ray's leadership.

Greg Reimer 7376 · 09-23-2011, 11:37 AM

It has been asked," What's the difference between a philanthropist and a politician?"
The answer is," A philanthropist puts his money where his mouth is. A politician puts YOUR money where HIS mouth is!!"

09-23-2011, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greg Reimer 7376

It has been asked," What's the difference between a philanthropist and a politician?"
The answer is," A philanthropist puts his money where his mouth is. A politician puts YOUR money where HIS mouth is!!"

This story makes me want to go buy a Ford from Mr. Skillman.

I as a Senior had to pay for sports and this was truely appreciated by myself. I knew what I wanted and had to work harder at it to get it.

What a huge move on Ray Skillmans part!

Thumbs down for all the lottery money being stolen from the system.....Lets not forget why Ray Skillman had to step up...

Mike Keener · 09-23-2011, 11:51 AM

This was an outstanding accomplishment and money well spent! Nothing like stepping up to the plate!

Mike Keener

Alan Roehrich · 09-23-2011, 11:54 AM

See, this is why you don't punish people for being successful by taking all their money in taxes.

This is a perfect example of the American entrepreneur. This is what most of them do. Here is a guy who employs 700 people in his community, and wants to employ another 100. And then he spends his advertising money in a way that helps the schools of his community.

Well done Ray Skillman, well done.

Dick Butler · 09-23-2011, 11:55 AM

Now if the school system can just identify where the money they SHOULD have had to fund these programs is going and correct it all will be even BETTER. It shouldnt be up to an outside fund(congrats to Skillman) to make up for poor money management by the school system. It like the City closing 3 or 4 year old NEW schools because there were no children in the area to fill the schools. Planning?

JeffM · 09-23-2011, 12:30 PM

It is a pleasure to know the Skillmans. They are a class act.

davidhuff · 09-23-2011, 01:19 PM

What a great story and people like Ray Skillman is why it is great to live in the USA!

Jim Wahl · 09-23-2011, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wade Mahaffey

This is a great thing Mr. Skillman is doing, and he should be reccognized. I do however feel the word "hero" should only be used in the life or death arena. i.e. someone risking their life to save another. I'm sure a man of Mr. Skillman's stature would agree with me. Maybe he has a little discount program within his business to help out heroes looking for a new car/truck. Either way, great job Mr. Skillman and thanks for the racing support as well.

Wade Mahaffey

Agreed! Ray is a Patriot! He is doing things to make his county, state and country better. That is a Patriot! Kudos to you Mr. Skillman! Jim

.

09-23-2011, 11:22 AM	#11
Dave Ribeiro VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Williamsburg, Va.---USA Posts: 1,827 Likes: 1,612 Liked 56 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Ray Skillman a HERO! It's nice to hear great stories like this , Ray Skillman you are a Hero. Too bad we couldn't get more people & business to help in these tough Times ... Thanks for supporting those programs .... __________________ Dave Ribeiro 1033 STK

09-23-2011, 11:34 AM	#12
Gary Smith Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 820 Likes: 9 Liked 132 Times in 30 Posts	Re: Ray Skillman a HERO! A true businessman always has heart!!!!! And they usually recognize many times the true bottom line is a much bigger picture than the actual bottom line. My hat is off to Mr. Skillman...and hope other businessmen throughout our country can follow Ray's leadership. __________________ Gary Smith "another broke racer spectating"

09-23-2011, 11:37 AM	#13
Greg Reimer 7376 VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora,Calif. Posts: 1,135 Likes: 172 Liked 704 Times in 218 Posts	Re: Ray Skillman a HERO! It has been asked," What's the difference between a philanthropist and a politician?" The answer is," A philanthropist puts his money where his mouth is. A politician puts YOUR money where HIS mouth is!!"

09-23-2011, 11:51 AM	#15
Mike Keener Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 294 Likes: 102 Liked 24 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Ray Skillman a HERO! This was an outstanding accomplishment and money well spent! Nothing like stepping up to the plate! Mike Keener __________________ Mike Keener A/S B/S C/SM

09-23-2011, 11:54 AM	#16
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,105 Likes: 1,564 Liked 1,789 Times in 408 Posts	Re: Ray Skillman a HERO! See, this is why you don't punish people for being successful by taking all their money in taxes. This is a perfect example of the American entrepreneur. This is what most of them do. Here is a guy who employs 700 people in his community, and wants to employ another 100. And then he spends his advertising money in a way that helps the schools of his community. Well done Ray Skillman, well done. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

09-23-2011, 11:55 AM	#17
Dick Butler VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Richmond Indiana Posts: 1,196 Likes: 5 Liked 32 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Ray Skillman a HERO! Now if the school system can just identify where the money they SHOULD have had to fund these programs is going and correct it all will be even BETTER. It shouldnt be up to an outside fund(congrats to Skillman) to make up for poor money management by the school system. It like the City closing 3 or 4 year old NEW schools because there were no children in the area to fill the schools. Planning?

09-23-2011, 12:30 PM	#18
JeffM Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 142 Likes: 116 Liked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Ray Skillman a HERO! It is a pleasure to know the Skillmans. They are a class act. Last edited by JeffM; 09-23-2011 at 12:36 PM.

09-23-2011, 01:19 PM	#19
davidhuff Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 928 Likes: 1 Liked 120 Times in 42 Posts	Re: Ray Skillman a HERO! What a great story and people like Ray Skillman is why it is great to live in the USA!