Eye Pro, Inc.

April 2011

In my January column, I wrote about the passing of John Ratliff and how his wife, Sara, donated his organs to benefit others. At a January tanning trade event, I met North Carolina salon owners Robin and Steve Setliff who wanted me to know that living people can donate organs, too; the couple is learning about live organ donation the hard way. Read on to learn about their story…Click here to read more or view or download PDF of entire article…

The Setliff family includes (from l-r) Brittany, Steve, Robin & Brandon. The couple has co-owned two Island Tans salons in Winston- Salem, NC for 12 years

February 2011

If you’ve been a regular reader of my column, you know that I’m a big supporter of businesses that do good works. Of course, it’s helpful for your public image; but I believe you should choose a cause you personally believe in, and get involved because it’s the right thing to do.

I’m thrilled to highlight several tanning industry companies – a service provider, a product distributor and two salons – whose operators are doing the right thing for their communities…read more…

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October 21 , 2010 — EYE PRO, Inc. — world leader in eyewear and home of WINK-EASE, VIEWkeepers, Fresh-Ease, and now Eye Swirls re-hydrating nourishing eye treatments, are proud to announce a new family member.

Jamie and Jackob Andersen, owners of Eye Swirls, welcomed Zachary Benjamin Andersen on August 27, 2010. Zachary measured 20 3/4 inches long and weighed 7 lbs, 6 oz. Everyone is healthy and overjoyed with the newest family member. “I feel very blessed to have 3 amazing sons. We have become pros with little boys!” said Jackob Andersen.

“We are so excited for Jamie, Jackob and their entire family,” stated EYE PRO president, Brenda Fishbaugh. “We are always thrilled to expand the Eye Swirls and Eye Pro team.”

Look for EYE PRO and Eye Swirls at upcoming industry events and shows – and be sure to stop by for free samples of all products.

For more information on WINK-EASE and VIEWkeepers disposable eyewear, Fresh-Ease Refreshing Body Cloths, and Eye Swirls, visit EyePro.net or call EYE PRO at 1-800-726-8322.

On my most recent trip to Africa, I didn’t mind sharing a tent with slugs, scorpions and ticks. I didn’t mind that the only heat available during the cold nights was a small hot water bottle to hug. I had no issues with nature’s “outdoor bathroom” when on safari. But there were a few things in Kenya I DID mind. I minded that people were illegally killing
endangered rhinos to sell their horns. And I minded that kids don’t get much food or education. Those are the things I really minded – and want to help change. Come along on my journey (Island Sun Times has kindly removed the bugs and bathroom issues for you!)…Brenda Fishbaugh   Read on….

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EYE PRO, Inc. — makers of WINK-EASE and VIEWkeepers and world leader in disposable eyewear, recently helped nearly 500 runners cool down with Fresh-Ease Refreshing Body Cloths for After Tanning during the fourth annual Alliance Rotary Castle 2-mile & 10K Fun Run in Alliance, Ohio over Labor Day weekend.

Over 455 runners participated in the 2-mile or 10K race, one of the premier races of the Subway Challenge Series. The race is held on the 20 1/2 acre grounds of Glamorgan Castle, a unique historic complex and now home to the Alliance City School District administrative offices. All money raised goes to Rotary charities to help local projects.

Tammy Mathia, owner of Sunbeam Tanning, was a registered runner of the Alliance Rotary Castle 10K race and a sponsor of the event.  “I use Fresh-Ease after using a tanning bed to cool down and remove tanning odor,” explained Mathia. “As a runner, I also love using the Fresh-Ease product  because it’s a very refreshing cloth to wipe my body off with when I’m finished with my runs,” she concluded.

Sunbeam Tanning Salon supported the race participants and all received free goodie bags which included EYE PRO’s Fresh-Ease Refreshing Body Cloths, as well as other donated products.  The gift bags were a big success and Mathia knew Fresh-Ease would be a perfect for all the runners.

“We are happy to support all the participants in the race,” said EYE PRO president, Brenda Fishbaugh. “We hope that Fresh-Ease Refreshing Body Cloths for After tanning helped cool runners after a race as well as after they tan!”

For more information on Fresh-Ease Refreshing Body Cloths and WINK-EASE and VIEWkeepers disposable eyewear, visit EyePro.net or call EYE PRO at 1-800-726-8322.

EYE PRO, Inc. — makers of WINK-EASE and VIEWkeepers and world leader in disposable eyewear recently donated $1,200 to the new African Journey exhibit at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo – thanks to salons from all over the country.

The new African Journey exhibit at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo will immerse visitors in the sights, sounds, culture, and wildlife of the amazing African continent.  Entering through a tunnel, visitors emerge into an African oasis. Key features include a lion exhibit, a Savannah Trail, new animal exhibits, and an entirely new system of interactive, educational, and cultural experiences.(www.KidsZoo.org).

“Our zoo is one of the Top 10 Children’s Zoos in the USA,” said EYE PRO president, Brenda Fishbaugh. “Thanks to the support of our products, we’ve been able to donate to organizations and help rescue endangered and exotic animals worldwide for over a decade.”

EYE PRO notified their “V-EYE-P” salon members by email, asking them to vote for their favorite animal.  Any salon that voted received a FREE zippie with samples of WINK-EASE and VIEWkeepers disposable eyewear and Fresh-Ease refreshing body cloths for after tanning. EYE PRO contributed $3 for every vote cast.

The African Journey includes animals never before exhibited in Fort Wayne, including hyenas, honey badgers, servals, and mongoose, plus opportunities to be nose-to-nose with a 500-pound lion (through 2-inch safety glass) and hand-feed a giraffe. “There is nothing like having a giraffe’s tongue take a carrot out of your hand!” exclaimed Fishbaugh. “I’ve done it — and what a great experience this is for kids and adults alike!”

For more information on EYE PRO’s decade of animal rescues around the globe, go to EyePro.net and click on the photo gallery.

For information on WINK-EASE and VIEWkeepers disposable eyewear and Fresh-Ease Refreshing Body Cloths for after tanning, visit EyePro.net or call EYE PRO at 1-800-726-8322.

EYE PRO, Inc., makers of WINK-EASE and VIEWkeepers and world leader in disposable eyewear recently donated EYE PRO products to Heavenly Hair Plus for their June 20, 2009 Tan For Troops Day.

Heavenly Hair Plus offered a “Free Tan Day” that was dedicated to raising money for our US troops.  Brenda and Steven Couture, owners of Heavenly Hair Plus, have been supporting our troops by sending care packages to two different US camp locations in Iraq.  Money raised at their salon fundraisers are used to buy such basic needs as shampoo, body wash, moisturizers, spf, lip balms, wipes, etc.

On the “Free Tan Day” tanners were able to donate $5, $10, $20, or $25 for tanning packages which included EYE PRO’s WINK-EASE and VIEWkeepers disposable eye protection and Fresh-Ease After Tan Body Cloths, as well as lotions and apparel.  The day was a success — with 60 tanners raising $465!  Said owner Brenda Couture, “With the money raised, we were able to purchase a lot of the different items that both camps needed, and ship out well over 30 care packages!”

“We are excited to support this great cause for our US troops,” said EYE PRO president, Brenda Fishbaugh. “We are grateful for all our troops and the freedom they provide our country!”

For information on WINK-EASE and VIEWkeepers disposable eyewear and Fresh-Ease Refreshing Body Cloths for after tanning, visit EyePro.net or call EYE PRO at 1-800-726-8322.

EYE PRO, Inc. — makers of WINK-EASE and VIEWkeepers and world leader in disposable eyewear, recently moved on May 1st to a new sales office location in Fort Wayne, IN and have a new manufacturing facility in Michigan.

“We are all every excited about the new office location! It offers better amenities for our office needs.  We were expanding our warehouse in Fort Wayne to store more promotional materials for our US and international markets.” says Brenda Fishbaugh.  “The office is located on New Vision Drive, sounds like a perfect fit for Eye Pro!”

Eye Pro also built a larger manufacturing facility in Michigan.  “We had just outgrown our former manufacturing plant, “says Brenda Fishbaugh, president.  Our sister company, Labeltape, who manufactures and ships Wink-Ease disposable eye protection, is now in a custom-made facility allows us to meet our worldwide expansion plans.  We are very proud that all of our products are made in the United States, when so many other companies are now manufacturing overseas”.

EYE PRO’S new address is 3930 New Vision Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46845. Our phone numbers will be changed to 260.483.7620 and our fax number is 260.484.0360.  Our toll free number 800.726.8322 and website www.EyePro.net will remain the same.

For information on EYE PRO’S WINK-EASE and VIEWkeepers disposable eyewear and Fresh-Ease Refreshing Body Cloths for after tanning, visit www.EyePro.net or call EYE PRO at 1-800-726-8322.

EYE PRO, Inc. — makers of WINK-EASE and VIEWkeepers and world leader in disposable eyewear — were pleased to help Captain Video & Tanning with their annual SPRING FLING fundraiser for the local Humane Society of North Wilkesboro, NC.

“We offered $1.00 tans ALL DAY on March 21st, cooked a pig Hawaiian-style, and listened to Jimmy Buffet while drinking margaritas in the parking lot,”  said Captain Video & Tanning owner, Tim Bennett. “We provided the Humane Society with a tent to show animals that needed a good home all day, with all proceeds donated to the local humane society.”

“EYE PRO was thrilled to support a salon that planned out such an extravagant event — all in the name of helping animals,”  said Director of Customer Support & Education, Renee Lofland.   “EYE PRO sent 200 zippies pouches loaded with free samples of WINK-EASE and VIEWkeepers disposable eyewear, as well as FRESH EASE Refreshing Body Cloths for after tanning for Captain Video & Tanning to hand out to every tanner attending the event.”

Said Bennett, “The day was a huge hit!  Most importantly, we raised $800 and the Shelter was able to find nine animals a home — we set a record!”

EYE PRO, Inc. is a long time animal advocate, supporting five animal rescue organizations worldwide. For information on EYE PRO’S endangered animal rescues or WINK-EASE and VIEWkeepers disposable eyewear and Fresh-Ease Refreshing Body Cloths for after tanning, visit www.EyePro.net or call EYE PRO at 1-800-726-8322.

EYE PRO, Inc. — makers of WINK-EASE and VIEWkeepers and world leader in disposable eyewear — were pleased to help raise awareness of the second World Glaucoma Day, a joint worldwide initiative held on March 12, 2009 (www.wgday.net).

“World Glaucoma Day started in the United Kingdom as a way to raise awareness of a disease that destroys vision,” says EYE PRO president, Brenda Fishbaugh.

EYE PRO notified their “V-EYE-P” salon members by email.  Any salon member that responded received free samples of WINK-EASE and VIEWkeepers disposable eyewear, as well as EYE PRO’s counter mat to help educate tanners about the importance of wearing eye protection when tanning.

“Our version of World Glaucoma Day was so successful, we would like to extend our offer to non-members.  If a salon emails us at Jackie@eyepro.net, they will receive free samples and free educational materials.”

For information on WINK-EASE and VIEWkeepers disposable eyewear and Fresh-Ease Refreshing Body Cloths for after tanning, visit www.EyePro.net or call EYE PRO at 1-800-726-8322.