Fortress Vision - June 2010

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little different for The Vision and introduce to all of you our lovely Fortress Family! In this issue of The Vision you will get to meet some of our Crush, Kreed and Vortex Family Athletes. We really appreciate these folks because they love Crush and Kreed and support us and we support them!

We have some exciting news for the future with Sean just getting back from China and Mark home from his travels around the United States.

Blessings, Laura Mae

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Crush Family Name: Alyssa Wooten AKA: Pu’u wai Location Now:Kaimuki Favorite Crush Sunnies: Lindsay!!!! : ] Sponsors: G-Shick, Reef, RLM Wetsuits, Kicker, Dakine, Pualani swimwear, and my of course CRUSH!!!

Stance:Regular Began Riding:13 or 14 years of age Vehicle: My good ol’ Chevy Favorite Food:RICE Other Hobbies: Jewelry making, photography, and shell finding, Who or what inspires you? My Mom, she is a hard worker, and watching her makes me want to work twice as hard.

What is your idea of perfect Joy? Surfing glassy chest high waves with my buddies.

What would you consider your greatest achievement?Everyday I feel like I accomplish more than I was expecting to. Everyday is new, new goals and chalenges.

Name: Brandi Baksic Location: San Clemente, CA Favorite Crush Sunnies: Gabrielle Sponsors: Lahui Kai Paddleboards, Quickblade Paddles, Watermans Applied Science, ZsuZsi Swimwear, OnIt Pro,Sports Performance Institute Victories:1st U.S Paddleboard Champs, 1st International Paddleboard Championships, 1st Battle of the Paddle distance race, 1st Surfaid Paddle for Humanity, 1st Gulf Coast Championships Ride: 12’6” Standup Paddleboard Began Riding: May ‘09 First Race/Comp: Surfaid Paddle for Humanity, May 2009 Other Hobbies: Beach Volleyball, Surfing, Triathlon What is your greatest achievement? My 15 year old daughter, Summer What motto do you live by? If it was easy, everyone would do it Stepping stones to success: Train hard, Train often

Name: Brooke Dombroski AKA: Brooklyn Location: North Shore, Hawaii Favorite Kreed or Crush Sunnies: NATALIA!!

Stance: Regular Ride: Leopard Print Longboard Began Riding: 12 years old Favorite Spot: Chuns Reef, Pupukeas, Queens Favorite Food: Acai bowls + FISH! (not necessarily at the same time..)

Claim to Fame: I’m that photographer girl.

Other Hobbies: Photography, Design, Shelling, Drawing, Painting Who or what inspires you? Hawai‘i!! God created such a perfect place!

Living here inspires me daily to push creative boundaries, utilizing all of the natural beauty around me.

Who do you look up to? My amazing mom + dad who have done such a great job raising a beautiful family. My little Okinawan Grandma who taught us that family is unbreakable. My love, Kaiwi Berry who teaches me new things daily.

Which words or phrases do you most overuse? “MANANG!” It’s an endearing way my friends and I call one another. That and “DZANG!” ... it’s like “Dang” but way more intense.

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Crush Family Name: Cassandra Rull

AKA: Cass, Cassie Location Now: Honolulu, Oahu Favorite Crush Sunnies: Black Michelle Stance: Regular foot Ride: Longboard (wavestorm) Began Riding: 7th grade Favorite Spot: Pakalas, Kauai (its a left) Favorite Food: Fresh foods- mangoes, and lychee. My favorite restaurant is California pizza kitchen. And my favorite Starbucks drink is a Chai latte.

Claim to Fame: Disfunction Magazine, Lei Chic, & KHON 2 news Who or what inspires you? Different color fabrics, and prints inspire me. As well as other fashion on the beach and on the streets.

Who do you look up to? I look up to my mother. She is the one person I go to for everything. She has the best insight on life & she has the biggest heart.

Stepping stones to success: Always set goals for yourself. When you know what is important to you & you try to reach it, then your more likely to stay focused and achieve it.

Name: Haunani Kane AKA: Haunanz Home Town: Kailua, O’ahu Favorite Crush Sunnies: Noel, Polarized Gabrielle Sponsors: Crush, Honeygirl, Surftech Stance: Regular Began Riding: As a keiki First Race/Comp: Kaupo Bay Surfing Classic Favorite Spot: East O’ahu Favorite or Best Trick: Hanging on the nose Favorite Food: Spicy ahi & mangoes Other Hobbies: Sailing, Swimming, Diving, anything on the ocean Who or what inspires you? Intelligent hawaiians, and humble watermen Who do you look up to? The girls I surf with at Waikiki What would you consider your greatest achievement? getting into grad school, I start in the fall!

What motto do you live by? Its hard to become something you’ve never seen but the rewards are so much sweeter when you do.

Name: Schuyler McFerran AKA: Sky, Sky-Sky Location Now: Encinitas, CA Favorite Crush Sunnies: The Brooklyn Sponsors: Jedidiah, Hansen’s Surf Shop, Crush Years Pro: 6 Victories: 2006 ASP Women’s World Longboard Champion Stance: Regular Began Riding: When I was 10 First Race/Comp: The Roxy Wahine Classic at San Onofre, on my huge Doyle sponge board Favorite Spot: Swami’s Favorite or Best Trick: hanging 10 Vehicle: White Volvo station wagon What is your idea of perfect Joy? Living life in close communion with Jesus, and close fellowship with the amazing people in my life.

What do you value most in your friends? Trustworthiness, honesty, joie de vivre, and being genuine.

What motto do you live by? “Love each other deeply, from the heart.”

Stepping stones to success: Prayer, hard work, and more hard work.

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Crush Family Name: Sarah Michelle Rorvig AKA: Cee Location Now: Bellingham, WA Favorite Sunnies: Noel, Edna, and the Kreed Top Gun Years Pro: 1st year Victories: I have 4 races under my belt and that is two 2nd places and two 1st places, which are the latest ones!

Ride: Autocross Vehicle: 2001 Mazda Miata First Race/Comp: April 11th, 2010 Favorite or Best Trick: Drifting! Haha, I always seem to somehow pull off doing a 360 in one of my runs.

Other Hobbies: I’m a body painting and special effects makeup artist (blood, guts, etc.) and I’m also a painter, snowboarder, wine connoisseur, and skydiving enthusiast Who or what inspires you? Adrenaline. But I get inspiration from every random thing that makes me want to go out there and achieve all my crazy goals. And trust me, I have lots.

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Kreed Family Name: Brennan Aubol AKA: B Location: Carlsbad, CA Favorite Kreed Sunnies: Mondo Gusta Sponsors: Truth Soul Armor, Roberts Surf boards, Kreed Sunglasses, Cobian Sandals, Sticky Bumps Wax, Koastal Skateboards, Hansen Surf Shop, Fulcrum Surf Studios Victories: 1st place NSSA Jr. March 2010 54th Street Newport Beach, CA Ride: 5’ 2 1/2” Robert’s Grom model & 5’ Robert’s Black Diamond Stance: Regular Began Riding: 6 years old First Race/Comp: 10 years old, summer of 2007 3rd place 9-10 WSA Favorite Spot: Seaside Reef Vehicle: Skateboard Pets: Cat Sarge and Dog Elle Favorite Food: Mexican What is your idea of perfect Joy? Great waves with friends and then to Kotija Jr to have a bean and cheese burrito What motto do you live by? Think it, feel it, do it Clark Little was born in Napa, California in 1968. Two years later, a move to the North Shore of Oahu (Hawaii) dramatically changed his future. In the 80’s and 90’s he made his name as a pioneer of surfing at the Waimea Bay shorebreak. Clark had a unique talent for taking off on hopeless closeout shorebreak waves and surviving in one piece.

In 2007, Clark discovered his ability and passion to capture the extraordinary beauty of the shorebreak when his wife asked him for a picture of the ocean to decorate a bedroom wall. With the confidence of an experienced surfer, Clark jumped in the ocean, and started snapping away, recording the beauty and power of Hawaiian waves. “Clark’s view” is a unique and often dangerous perspective of waves from the inside out, captured in photos for all to enjoy from the safety of dry land.

Name: David Carvalho AKA: Kavika Home Town: Kailua, Oahu Location Now: Kapahulu Favorite Kreed Sunnies: Hawaiian flag Sponsors: KREED , Ripcurl, Surftech, Sanuk Years Pro: 7 Years on Tour: 2 Victories: MSA classic, Noseriding Classic, Half bowls Invitational Stance: REG Ride: Bob Pearsons, Josh More Model longboard 9” Began Riding: Age 12 at Kalama Beach & flat island in Kailua Oahu Favorite Spot: Queens Beach, Waikiki Favorite or Best Trick: Tail slide 360 Favorite Food: Chocolate Chip Cookies Claim to Fame: Hugest barrel at Makapu Beach What is your idea of perfect Joy? Looking at perfect 6 to 8 foot waves

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Kreed Family Name: Ernie Johnson

AKA: E.J. Location Now: Dana Point, CA Favorite Kreed Sunnies: Bubba/Imperial Sponsors: Starboard, Kreed, Honolua, Watermens Applied Science, Quickblade H20 Overdrive, Curtis Fins, Trunq, On-It Pro, Sambazon, Years Pro: 1 Years on Tour: 2 Victories: 1st place Velauno Pro Puerto Rico 2009 1st place 12’6” Battle of the Paddle (Long Course) 2009 2nd Place Hennessey’s International San Francisco 12’6” 2009 1st Place 12’6” 2010 Catalina Challenge Channel Crossing Stance: Goofy Began Riding: July 2005 First Race/: 2005 Tommy Zahn’s Zuma to Malibu Favorite Spot: Dog Patch Who or what inspires you? Seeing people stoked on this sport inspires me to keep it alive and moving forward What would you consider your greatest achievement? Reaching the level that I have attained through this awesome sport, I am very humbled Name: Gavin Klein AKA: Gav, Kleiner,Shadow Location: Kekaha, HI Favorite Kreed Sunnies: LTD-8s Sponsors: Factor 54, Kreed Eyewear, Kaikane Stance: Goofie Began Riding: Yesterday First Race/Comp: Irons Brothers pine tree classic Favorite Spot: Kauai Favorite or Best Trick: Barrels Pets: El Chupacabra Favorite Food: Cat Manapua Claim to Fame: Epic Daves Other Hobbies: Ping pong, Cruzing with friends Who do you look up to? Mom & Pops, Slater, AI, Fredd P. Which words or phrases do you most overuse? You is one Clown!

What would you consider your greatest achievement? Graduating Waimea High School What motto do you live by? Waves, Babes and Barrels Name: Kaiwi Berry

AKA: The Dave Location Now: North Shore, Hawaii Favorite Kreed Sunnies: LTD-2 and anything Polarized Sponsors: Aloha Army, Paulele Stance: Regular Began Riding: In my mom’s stomach First Race/Comp: North Shore Menehune Surf Contests in Haleiwa Favorite Spot: Close-out Shorebreak with no one out Favorite or Best Trick: Head dip cheater fives Vehicle: Yota! Pets: Golden lab, La’i Favorite Food: Fish, Bananas, Coconut Other Hobbies: Fishing, Diving, Filming, Gardening Who or what inspires you? Nature and my babe, Brooke. The outdoors are everything that’s pure!

Who do you look up to? Mom, my future dad Mark Dombroski, my cousin Kapono, Grandpa, Dad What is your idea of perfect Joy? Breathing underwater What do you consider your greatest achievement? Saving lives in the ocean

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Kreed Family Name: Kory Kinder Home Town: Temecula, CA Location: Carlsbad, CA Favorite Kreed Sunnies: The Mondo Gusto Sponsors: Amiguous clothing, Kreed, Super Brand boards, Hansen’s surf shop, West suits Victories: High Fives Stance: Goof Ride: Super Boards Began Riding: After high school Favorite Spot: Campies Favorite or Best Trick: Tubes Vehicle: Wagon Pets: Shiloh the Beagle Favorite Food: Thai / Indian Mmmm Other Hobbies: Drawing n Reading Who or what inspires you? Humility Who do you look up to? Gray Beard What is your idea of perfect Joy? Dance parties Which words or phrases do you most overuse? Not afraid of a good time What would you consider your greatest achievement? Living at home What motto do you live by? Good riddance to bad rubbish Name: Jeremy Wright AKA: JW, J-Wright, J-Dubb, smiley J and Gypsy boy Home Town: Long Beach Favorite Kreed Sunnies: Kreed Cash Flow Sponsors: Wave Rebel, RXYM Fashion, Body Glove, Zinka, Alternative Surf, Kreed Eyewear Years Pro: 4 Years on Tour: 4 Stance: 90% prone 5% DK and 5% stand up Ride: Bodyboard Began Riding: At 15 years old First Race/Comp: Brian Press classic at Ave C Favorite Spot: Wedge and Seal Beach Who or what inspires you? My family really push me to be my best. I also get really inspired by top athletes that perform at a high level in any sport.

The disclipline that some people have is out of this world and the results prove it.

Who do you look up to? In life Jesus and my family! In bodyboarding Jeff Hubbard and Guilherme Tamega Name: Edward (Clyde) Stout Interests: Spending time with family, riding motocross, hanging with friends, riding skateboards, mechanical engineering, anything that goes fast and is on the edge Race Vehicle: Trophy Truck Fav Food: Mexican or very rare steak- the rarer the better Fav TV Show: Modern Family Fav Movie: Wedding Crashers, Las Vegas Nights, Days of Thunder- anything funny, but I do enjoy a chick flick Favorite Place: Bathroom- no one can bother me! Or in the driver’s seat Favorite Person: My wife Favorite Racer: Michael Schumacher Person you admire most: My parents

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Kreed Family Mr. Lee. The MOST interesting Man in Asia! “Kreed Team Legend” Kung-Fu Master, Global Fish Monger, Legendary Chef, Opium Den Eradicator, Tea Farmer. Born in Beijing in 1913 Mr. Lee is a celebrated warrior & entrepreneur.

Kung-Fu master and father of Bruce Lee. He invented the first ‘Body Armor’ from pots & pans cast off by the Communists. His global patents have made him one of the 100 wealthiest men on the globe - 99% of which he donates to charity. At night Mr. Lee introduced Shanghai cuisine to Hong Kong as he eradicated the famous Opium Dens by day. Now, the most renowned chef of Canton- to ensure the freshest fish - Mr. Lee began a global connection of greater than 12,000 global fish mongers. “Mr. Lee’s Freshest Fish” was born! As the creator of the McDonalds ‘Fish Filet’, Mr. Lee is a key supplier to Wahoo’s and McDonalds. Sean met Mr. Lee on an expedition to Hong Kong and was drawn to his fish stand for his famous “Fish Balls & Egg Tart” combo.Legendary! Mr. Lee rock’s his Re-Todds with Optical Lens & The Mod when he is rolling. Favorite phrase; Running a large country is like cooking a small fish.

Name: Robbie Jepson

A.K.A: Diesel Location Now: Yorba Linda, CA Favorite Kreed Sunnies: Afroman & The Comeback Sponsors: Kreed, Active Rideshop, Chump Skateboard Co Victories: Getting through challenges in life Stance: Regular Ride: 8.25 active/chump board Began Riding: When riding on your knees was cool Favorite Spot: Chino/Brea skateparks, Bleachers & Cream Favorite or Best Trick: Late shuv-its, Nollie bigger spins, and a good frontside air Vehicle: Red Honda CRV Pets: My brother Timmy Claim to Fame: My hair Who or what inspires you? The Walk and Talk of our Lord Jesus Christ Which words or phrases do you most overuse? “That’s Sick!”

What motto do you live by? “Just Do It!” Anything else? “Fight the good fight for the faith” baby!! (1Timothy 6:12)

Name: Troy Tertany Born: Lake Geneva, WI Location: San Clemente, CA Favorite Kreed Sunnies: Cash Flows/Commanders Sponsors: Teraflex, River Raider, Jeep Swag, Toyo Tires Years Pro: 3 Ride: Rock Crawling a Jeep JK 4dr Vehicle: 2008 Jeep Wrangler JK 4DR Resque Green Began Riding: 10years Favorite Spot: Moab, UT

Other Hobbies: Surfing, Rock Climbing, beach volleyball What is your idea of perfect Joy? Serving the Lord, helping others and loving my wife.

Which words or phrases do you most overuse? The word “Balance” and “you’ve got to be kidding me”.

What is your greatest achievement? Being a self taught photographer What motto do you live by? Live one day at a time, but plan for the future.

Stepping Stones to Success: Trusting the Lord, Diligence, Good work ethic, Never giving up.

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Vortex Family Name: Jamie Campbell Occupation: Penhall Fabrication Inc, Head Fabricator Maritial Status: Wife Jen Children: Kayla and Mylee Hobbies: Mountain biking, trail riding with my wife and kids, off-roading, watching my daughter race her moto.

Turned Pro at: Age 16, competed in my first Baja 1000 placing 3rd Class 21 Victories: 1st Class 22, 1st Overall Motorcycle San Felipe 250, 2nd Overall, 4 Stroke Best of the West District 37 Desert Series

Name: Kyle Gritters Home Town: Palm Desert, CA Location Now: Irvine, CA Sponsors: Williams Cycling Team, Vortex Eyewear Years Pro: 6 Victories: (2005) 1st best Young Rider Competition Sea Otter Classic (2005) 1st U-23 National Criterium Championships Ride: Category 1 Road Bike Racer

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Contests Make My Budget Sales Contest We have a new contest for May, June and July called the “Make My Budget” Sales Contest!

Contest Period: May 1, 2010 through July 31, 2010 Sales Contest Points Awards: A. Achieve budget = 100 points B. Percentage over budget add equal points. 10% Over budget equals 110 points, etc…

C. Open a new customer and receive 3 points. Add 1 point for each additional store for that customer that is opened.

Power Pack Points Awards:

So Sean went to China...

Each dozen “power packs” of the following prepacked sunglasses adds points to the total award.

A. 1 Dozen vortex – selected models prepack sunglasses – 2 points B. 2 Dozen vortex – selected models prepack sunglasses - 3 points C. 4 Dozen vortex --selected models prepack sunglasses - 4 points HIGHEST TOTAL POINTS WINS!!

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The 44 Magnum.............1st Place.............. $1000.00 The Colt 45.....................2nd Place............. $500.00 The 9mm Pea-Shooter...3rd Place.............. $250.00 Monthly winners of highest points at the end of each month will receive:

3 Can you guess what each photo is? The Winner will get a free pair of shades!

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1st Place.........................$250.00 2nd Place........................$100.00 3rd Place.........................$50.00 It’s anyone’s game so good luck to all of you!

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