"I found Spiris on the Internet. I was in a rush because I had a gig coming up where my client wanted ‘an additionally insured’ document from my insurance company. I had just found out my former company did not cover students. Spiris was the quickest to respond, had the coverage I was looking for, and for a heck of a lot cheaper than I was paying."
Testimonials
Mike Vondruska
Owner and Juggler, Illinois Juggling Institute
Bollingbrook, Illinois
Kelly Earnst
Private Pilot
Lafayette, Indiana
"Spiris makes the process easy and does a great job of finding good protection at affordable rates. I would most definitely recommend their services to other pilots."
The Water Cooler
11/23/2009 09:15:12 AM by Dave Hutchison | 
FRIEDMAN-STYLE HEALTHCARE REFORM SOMETHING TO CONSIDER
by Dave Hutchison
The old saying, "What's past is prologue" proves its truth once again if you consider the earlier writings of economist Milton Friedman and today's healthcare dilemma.
The guy famous for telling us there's no such thing as a free lunch wrote nearly a decade ago: "Third-party payment has required the bureaucratization of medical care," with patients caring little about the cost since it's somebody else's money and caregivers effectively become employees of insurance companies or government.
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11/23/2009 09:15:12 AM by Dave Hutchison |
FRIEDMAN-STYLE HEALTHCARE REFORM SOMETHING TO CONSIDER
by Dave Hutchison
The old saying, "What's past is prologue" proves its truth once again if you consider the earlier writings of economist Milton Friedman and today's healthcare dilemma.
The guy famous for telling us there's no such thing as a free lunch wrote nearly a decade ago: "Third-party payment has required the bureaucratization of medical care," with patients caring little about the cost since it's somebody else's money and caregivers effectively become employees of insurance companies or government.
Father Wins Bid for Charity Auction Flight
11/23/2009 09:12:12 AM by Dave Hutchison |
It was a win-win when Mark Glover bid on a charity auction flight. He and his sons, Collin and Andrew, got to take a 30-minute flight over Newcastle, and Muncie Mission Ministries benefited from Glover's contribution to its work.
"The boys really had a good time, and they wore their wings around the house and out in public," Dad reports. "Your hospitality and generosity were exceptional."
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11/23/2009 09:12:12 AM by Dave Hutchison |
It was a win-win when Mark Glover bid on a charity auction flight. He and his sons, Collin and Andrew, got to take a 30-minute flight over Newcastle, and Muncie Mission Ministries benefited from Glover's contribution to its work.
"The boys really had a good time, and they wore their wings around the house and out in public," Dad reports. "Your hospitality and generosity were exceptional."
Muncie Mission Benefits From Charity Auction
11/23/2009 09:08:50 AM by Dave Hutchison |
With a multi-service program that gives out more than 65,000 meals annually, houses homeless men in recovery and offers family services, Muncie Mission Ministries Inc. needs ongoing support.
Part of it recently came via a charity auction where Mark Glover purchased a fly-over contributed by Dave Hutchison at Spiris.
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11/23/2009 09:08:50 AM by Dave Hutchison |
With a multi-service program that gives out more than 65,000 meals annually, houses homeless men in recovery and offers family services, Muncie Mission Ministries Inc. needs ongoing support.
Part of it recently came via a charity auction where Mark Glover purchased a fly-over contributed by Dave Hutchison at Spiris.
Dave's Faves
11/23/2009 09:00:17 AM by Dave Hutchison |
WHYTE HORSE WINERY
A restored 1886 farmhouse with large porches, a banquet facility that seats 75, and a cozy gazebo and garden area add ambience to the fine wines offered by Whyte Horse Winery in Monticello, Ind.
They include a baker's dozen of choices, from Chardonnay to Riesling and Seyval Blanc white wines and their holiday wine, Jingles. My favorite is the Meritage, which is a mix between a merlot and a cabernet.
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11/23/2009 09:00:17 AM by Dave Hutchison |
WHYTE HORSE WINERY
A restored 1886 farmhouse with large porches, a banquet facility that seats 75, and a cozy gazebo and garden area add ambience to the fine wines offered by Whyte Horse Winery in Monticello, Ind.
They include a baker's dozen of choices, from Chardonnay to Riesling and Seyval Blanc white wines and their holiday wine, Jingles. My favorite is the Meritage, which is a mix between a merlot and a cabernet.
Juggler Combines Entertainment, Education
11/3/2009 12:29:18 PM by Dave Hutchison |
TAKES JUGGLING METAPHORS TO SCHOOLS, CORPORATE WORLD
Toss five of just about anything in the air—balls, torches, cigar boxes—and Mike Vondruska will make your eyes pop. He even rides a unicycle while juggling.
“What I do is a comedy show that includes juggling and unicycling,” he says.
Don’t tell the kids, but it’s also educational. “In kids’ minds, it’s fun. That’s what they see,” Vondruska says. “I teach them that it’s okay to make mistakes as long as you try again. Every drop is one step toward getting it.”
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11/3/2009 12:29:18 PM by Dave Hutchison |
TAKES JUGGLING METAPHORS TO SCHOOLS, CORPORATE WORLD
Toss five of just about anything in the air—balls, torches, cigar boxes—and Mike Vondruska will make your eyes pop. He even rides a unicycle while juggling.
“What I do is a comedy show that includes juggling and unicycling,” he says.
Don’t tell the kids, but it’s also educational. “In kids’ minds, it’s fun. That’s what they see,” Vondruska says. “I teach them that it’s okay to make mistakes as long as you try again. Every drop is one step toward getting it.”
Meet Amelia AirHound
11/3/2009 12:18:31 PM by Dave Hutchison |
SPIRIS SPONSORS PUBLIC ART PROJECT
You’ve heard of Amelia Earhart, the famed aviator who disappeared in flight in 1937 after achieving numerous aeronautical firsts. Her quests continue to motivate many to reach for their dreams.
One so moved is West Lafayette, Ind., artist Rebecca Brody, who created Amelia Airhound for her community’s 2009 “Dog Days of Summer” public art exhibition.
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11/3/2009 12:18:31 PM by Dave Hutchison |
SPIRIS SPONSORS PUBLIC ART PROJECT
You’ve heard of Amelia Earhart, the famed aviator who disappeared in flight in 1937 after achieving numerous aeronautical firsts. Her quests continue to motivate many to reach for their dreams.
One so moved is West Lafayette, Ind., artist Rebecca Brody, who created Amelia Airhound for her community’s 2009 “Dog Days of Summer” public art exhibition.