Name this chair results!

The "Name This Chair" Chair

In June of 2011 we announced a collaborative project with the design team of Ira Keer and David Swanson, and unveiled drawings of a new seating line. We asked for your help in selecting a name for this new chair. We received over 100 entries, and went to work selecting the best one when....

Tragedy Strikes

On September 30 our friend and co-worker Sandee Heurung was killed in an automobile accident in Northern Minnesota. Sandee was the wife of our CFO, Jeff, the mother of two fine sons and hands-down the most fun-loving person anyone ever met. Sandee organized our company wide lunches, made sure we got Christmas cards out, circulated Birthday cards for our employees and made sure the freezer was stocked with popsicles when the hot weather hit each summer. We all miss her smile and enthusiasm, and there is a big hole in our lives that is hard to fill. And then a few people suggested....

An Opportunity

In the days and weeks after Sandee's death several independent conversations led to the same question: "Can we name the new chair 'Sandee'?" After talking it over with her family we decided to move forward with that plan. Sandee loved the concept of the "Name That Chair" contest and submitted several entries. Like her, the new chair is strong, versatile and attractive. And then we had another idea....

The Chair That Provides More Than a Seat

One of the charities that Sandee's family designated for gifts was the Ronald McDonald House. Sandee was a long-time McDonalds manager, and had a great heart for kids. We've teamed up with Ronald McDonald House Minnesota to give you an opportunity to support kids and their families that are dealing with health issues. We will donate $10 for every seat sold in the new Sandee series. Your specification and order can now go further and help provide a safe and comfortable environment for families at a difficult point in their lives. You can learn more about the work of the Ronald McDonald House at their website, www.rmhc-um.org . Pricing, specifications and images are available by visiting the Sandee chair page . Samples will be available in mid-February and orders can be placed mid-February. Contact our representative in your area or the factory for more information.

And the Winner Is...

As part of the "Name This Chair" contest we promised the winner two of our Azuza chairs in the color of their choice. We thought about having a drawing from all of you that submitted an entry to determine a winner. In the end, we decided to donate 4 Azuza chairs and a table to the Ronald McDonald House. We are sure you'll support our decision, and thank you for your participation.

Contact your local representative or Westin-Nielsen Customer Service to request more information or a sample Sandee chair.

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