May June 27th, 2007

Dear Mate'flex;

We love our new floor! When I brought in the sample floor that I won at the Jazzercise function in Orlando in April, our students went crazy. Our center floor was carpet over concrete - and the carpeting was both worn and ugly. Students have complained of sore ankles and knees because of the concrete so we were in desperate need of a new floor.

We knew that the center owner was not in a position to purchase such a nice floor so the students approached me about raising the money to buy the floor as a surprise for her 20th anniversary. It was easy.
We handed out pledge forms to all students and class managers explaining what we were trying to accomplish and giving the option of a $20, $50, $75, or $100 pledge. We made it very clear that participation was completely optional and there was no pressure on anyone to give.

I, personally, was shocked at the number of $100 pledges we got.
About 75% of the students and class managers participated and we raised the full amount in 3 weeks. The students were eager to get the floor not only for our center owner but for themselves.

We were able to install the floor ourselves in only about 2 hours without professional help. The advice we got from your staff was very helpful. You might want to consider including written instructions on the basics of laying a floor for those who don't think to ask. We had a production line of about 10 people - some assembling 2X2 sections, some laying the floor down and another sawing the tabs off the end to go against the wall.

The feedback has been tremendous since we installed the floor just 3 days ago. Everyone raves about the appearance and notices the difference for their feet, ankles and knees. Some comment that they feel more energetic on the new floor. I would recommend that anyone considering a new floor should order a box of tiles and assemble them for their students to try out. Believe me, once they try it they'll want it and will help pay for it.

I've attached a photograph of our new floor. We think it's wonderful!

Sharon Sullivan
Jazzercise Instructor
Cincinnati, OH

"A few weeks ago, my fiancé and I dropped by the management Office and congratulated you on the wonderful improvements and great work done on the tennis courts. It is one thing receiving a verbal congratulations and another receiving it in writing. Therefore, we wanted to send this note to congratulate you once again on a job well done. My fiancé and I use the tennis courts more throughout the year than we do in the summer, and we can only commend you on your choice of material. We have been out on the courts throughout the winter months and can actually play on the courts, even after it has rained! The puddles of water remain underneath the tiled material, permitting the use of the courts more often than before. Again, we appreciate the time, thought, and consideration taken in improving the tennis courts. We can only say that they are very impressive and we have been enjoying them thoroughly."

Best Regards,

Georgetown Village, Condominium Member