As a way to recognize and reward people who go above and beyond for their community Cenex – the CHS Energy brand – is launching Tanks of Thanks, a new program that gives free fuel to those who make their communities, like Annandale and surrounding communities, just a little bit better.
In every small community there are people doing good things every day. A neighbor who organizes the summer barbecue, a parent who volunteers to coach the youth soccer team, the teenager who helps shovel a neighbor’s driveway.
The Tanks of Thanks program gives Cenex retailers, customers and anyone else in the community a new way to say "thank you" to neighbors, friends and family by recognizing their good deeds and nominating them for free fuel from their local Cenex retail location.
"The Cenex brand has a deep-rooted history in serving rural communities and smaller towns across the country, so we realize that it’s the little acts of kindness that make these communities healthy and happy places to live," says Gary Braaten, CHS refined fuels marketing director. "These acts of kindness do not go unnoticed or unappreciated. Tanks of Thanks is our way to celebrate these good deeds and encourage others to contribute to their communities."
Bruce Skappel, the store manager of the Centra Sota Cooperative’s Cenex convenience store on Highway 55 in Annandale, says "As a local business, I’m proud to be a part of the community we serve." Skappel added, "I know there are a lot of great people doing a lot of good things here in Annandale and surrounding communities, so I hope to see a lot of Tanks of Thanks nominations from our communities."
Nominating someone for Tanks of Thanks is easy, and anyone can nominate or be nominated for any act of kindness – big or small. Visit TanksofThanks.com and briefly describe why someone deserves a Tank of Thanks. The site also shares other nominations and stories from communities across the country. Each month, 12 nominees will be drawn at random to receive a Tanks of Thanks gift card worth $50.
"There is no limit to the number of people you can nominate," Skappel said. "Nominate as many people as you think deserve recognition for making your community a better place."
By the end of 2012, it is anticipated that Tanks of Thanks will have recognized more than 2,500 people in small and rural communities across the country.
"Nearly all of the more than 1,400 Cenex brand dealer and retail locations arc locally owned and operated, and play an active role in their communities," adds Braaten. "The Tanks of Thanks program is simply another way for our Cenex dealers and retailers to show their communities that "We’re with you."