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September 10, 2012

Edmond man wins $10,000 drawing

Anonymous The Edmond Sun The Edmond Sun Mon Sep 10, 2012, 11:57 PM CDT

EDMOND — 3PointCommitment.org has announced that George Rennix of Edmond is its first $10,000 cash drawing winner. At noon Friday the check was signed and handed to Rennix at the corporate offices of PaceButler Corporation, at 5915 N.W. 23rd St. in Oklahoma City.

The 3PointCommitment is a program that encourages people to make the world a better place by not complaining, gossiping or lying for 10 consecutive days. After successfully completing the commitment, participants signed up at 3PointCommitment.org and registered to win $10,000 that was donated as an incentive. The official winner, Rennix, said he had to re-start his commitment more than 15 times before he was able to complete his 10-day commitment of not complaining, gossiping or lying.

There will be another $10,000 cash drawing for the 3PointCommitment on Dec. 7, but this time the commitment will be to not complain, gossip or curse for seven consecutive days. To sign up or learn more about the 3PointCommitment, go to www.3pointcommitment.org.

WATCH THE VIDEO of the presentation at vimeo.com/49045312.

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