About 80% of people are unhappy at work, and 20% are happy. Our culture has separated work from passion, and taught us to prefer a higher paycheck to higher happiness. That mistake costs us our souls. The goal of career development is to uncover one's gifts and passions, and to link them to the practical needs of the world. We call that "being in the right place," "finding a good fit," or "making the best use of one's talents
Richard Blenko - The Face of BLENKO Is a prime example of what Kahill Gibran was speaking of.
When I was a little kid I thought Richard Blenko had the neatest job - traveling all the time - (he still does over 150 days a year) - promoting BLENKO GLASS COMPANY. Only after turning 20 - did I realize it was a difficult job.Getting paid to talk about BLENKO! It seemed like the perfect gig to me! Richard always makes everything look easy, he has a ready smile, and seems to never meet a stranger - only new friends. RICHARD IS AN AMBASSADOR FOR WEST VIRGINIA - where ever he goes.... he proudly represents The Glass Arts and the State of WEST VIRIGNIA.
Richard is a very talented man. Had he not been born a BLENKO he might have been a noted film maker (he has produced several documentaries for BLENKO and is a film maker), a Film Star (Richard has movie star 'good looks') he is a very popular PBS Guest - usually 'talking' about Blenko and the arts. Multi - talented Richard Blenko could have been successful in one of a dozen different occupations had he not felt the need to join the 'family business.'
Richard Blenko has devoted his entire life to BLENKO GLASS COMPANY in Milton, West Virginia. I think Richard's gift / his ability to promote was just perfect. Watching him over the years, I knew he loved BLENKO and he made us also love and cherish BLENKO.
Rick, I am so very glad you chose to stay in Milton! I know you would have/ could have been quiet successful in a dozen other occupations but for loyalty to your family and that 'factory.'
Thank You!
Blenko Glass Company is made up of dedicated, loyal, hardworking men and women. It is an amazing privately owned company.
6 comments:
U R 2 funny - when U speak of
Blenko and years. U R what 18 or 20? U R 2 young 2 say 'years'.
Paul Jordan
Richard Blenko
Oftentimes we seem to ignor the good things in our community that pack the biggest punch. As a lifelong resident of Milton, I have observed many great things this company and the Blenko Family have done to put our little berg on the map. Blenko is one of our largest employers in Milton, and with Blenko Glass being a famous art craft all over the world, I guess you could say that this company is the cornerstone of our little town. Moreover people like Richard Blenko, who show interest in this community and its events make them more like family, than just a COMPANY. Bill Blenko was a classmate at Milton Junior High School, and when our class had its 40th Reunion, Richard stepped forward and provided glassware that we could give to our faculity who attended and provided a few nice pieces to be given as door prizes. Richard my hat is off to you, and best wishes come from a friend, within a rocks throw of the visitors center. By the way, my home looks like a Blenko showroom. God's Speed Blenko Family. Dale W Harding, Milton WV
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Thank you Mr. Harding
HJH
YOU SAY ' TURING 20' LIKE IT MEANS SOCIAL SECURITY CHECKS ARE SOON COMING!
MS. HOMBURG YOU INDEED ARE AN OLD SOUL TRAPPED INSIDE THAT VERY YOUTHFUL BEUTIFUL BODY - DON'T WASTE THE YEARS BETWEEN 20 AND SOCIAL SECURITY.
AN AGING ADDONIS
WHAT IS THE DATE ON THAT
PHOTO OF RICK BLENKO?
Annonymous
I don't know the date of that photo
however IF you will look at the May 2007 photos from the BLENKO EVENT AT THE CULTURAL CENTER
where Mr. RIchard BLENKO spoke and was honored with an AWARD FOr his work - his appearance remains the same. hjh
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