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Paul Trimper had the idea to start a not-for-profit when he started to play hockey at the age of 33 and saw the desperate need for sports equipment, exercise space, and the motivation for physicality in his community of Watertown, NY. There were no organized leagues, teams, or any real opportunities to play for adults in his town of over 40,000 people.

Paul and Anthony Netto first used Servico in 2017 for a business formation, Power Play Sports LLC. Power Play Sports LLC operates a 4,000 sq foot hockey training facility in Watertown, NY. The training facility offers shooting stalls with a radar gun, a 1,000 sq. foot mini ice rink, a gym, a stickhandling area, customized player development programs for all levels, coaching, and a hockey pro shop. Based on their initial experience they turned again to Servico for assistance with the formation of this new not-for-profit.

Paul and three other founding directors, Anthony, Vega Nutting, and Kristy Trimper have worked together extensively in the local hockey community and wanted to expand their work to span all sports. They created Power Play Sports Foundation Inc. in hopes of making sports more accessible and changing the mindset towards physical activity in his town.

Starting a not-for-profit can be intimidating and confusing, but Paul said Servico made it simple.

“Scott gave an easy breakdown of the steps and the cost of a not-for-profit,” said Paul. “Going to him was an easy decision.”

Servico is currently assisting Paul and his team with the not-for-profit registration process. Servico has already prepared and filed the Certificate of Incorporation for Power Play Sports Foundation Inc. with the NYS Secretary of State, and is currently working to obtain 501(c)3 status with the IRS and register NYS Charities Bureau.

A 501(c)3 is a corporation that is tax exempt due to its charitable programs. It can be religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, foster national or amateur sports competition, or prevent cruelty to children or animals.

Servico assists clients each step of the way when starting a not-for-profit. Our website gives a detailed explanation of the process, including an IRS Code Chart for reference on tax exemption. Find the explanation and chart here: http://servico.com/start-a-business/not-for-profit/

“Power Play Sports Foundation will promote and enable sports for all ages,” said Paul. By promoting sports and physical activity, the Power Play Sports Foundation will help make people aware of the physical and mental health benefits associated with exercise. The Power Play Sports Foundation will enable people to accomplish this goal by assisting financially.

They want to build in phases with the not-for-profit, slowly leading up to its long-term goal. Eventually, they would like to open a not-for-profit community center in their town with a year-round ice rink. For now, they plan to use the Power Play Sports training facility as the home base for their new not-for-profit until they can expand into more space.

One of the main goals the Power Play Sports Foundation will initially work on is to donate, re-use, and collect used sports equipment. Paul noted that parents are often unable to buy their children brand new sports equipment due to expenses.

“Kids grow out of equipment so fast,” said Paul. “And it’s usually still in good shape.” Power Play will collect this used equipment and redistribute it to kids who can still use it.

As Paul & team slowly build up to their goals for Power Play Sports Foundation Inc., they continue to work with Servico to make the progression a bit simpler.

Paul said he wanted to share his story so that if someone else is thinking of starting up a not-for-profit, they see that it doesn’t have to be a complicated process.

Paul came to Servico based off a recommendation from his grandfather, Bob Weldon, of The Weldon & Trimper Law Firm.  Bob Weldon and Paul Trimper’s father (also named Paul Trimper) have been clients of Servico for years through their law firm.

Quoting his father and grandfather, Paul said, “For corporate and business formation, we always go to Scott Schuster.”

 

 

Before beginning her business journey with One With Life Organic Tequila (OWL) Lisa Elovich was a boxing promoter. As one of the only females in the business she found promoting exciting and fulfilling and wanted her new business to provide the same thrill. In 2015 Lisa founded OWL, and what started as a side hustle quickly grew into a successful business venture.

Lisa had first crossed paths with Scott Schuster, President of Servico, Inc., in 2006 at a boxing promotion, and when she had the idea for OWL, she found herself looking to Servico, Inc. for her business service needs.

Scott and his team at Servico, Inc. assisted OWL with the trademark filings for their brand name, logo, and slogan. The “99% peaceful and 1% wild!”slogan trademarked by OWL reflects their philosophy for maintaining a mindful and balanced lifestyle. OWL urges people to “Be Present. Listen Deeply. Speak Lovingly.”

Lisa views tequila as a metaphor; balance is everything. She feels that Servico, Inc. shares a similar philosophy, always being attentive to her calls and concerns.

“There’s never any wait, and they always get right on it,” said Lisa. “You don’t feel like you’re dealing with a cold business.”

OWL tequila is hand crafted from Blue Agave in the town of Jalisco, Mexico by Tequila Las Americas, a family owned agave farm and distillery. The Blue Agave is naturally fermented and distilled with only water in stainless steel distilleries. There are no additives in the production of OWL tequila.

Inside every OWL tequila bottle there is an inspirational message. Lisa said one of her favorites by Ghandi says, “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” She sees spreading the message of being One With Life as just as important as living it. On OWL’s website, suggestions for unique inspirational messages are welcome for submission.

OWL was in Forbes Magazine for “Top Tequilas to Drink this Autumn” 2018 and the “Top 100 Spirits” in Wine Enthusiast Magazine 2017. Lisa travels throughout the country showcasing OWL Tequila and will be a part of the Brooklyn Whiskey + Spirits Festival on December 7. Find more information on www.onewithlifetequila.com.

A project that started out with only 86 cases of tequila is now available in multiple states and continues to grow every day. Even so, Lisa said she stills finds herself coming back to Servico, Inc., often calling in for business advice.

“I’m very supportive of Servico and Scott’s work,” said Lisa. “They make me feel like they care about my business.”