The Scoop - January 26, 2015
Posted by Anne Decker
on Jan 26, 2015
CSS Publishing was a leader in digital printing.
The digital age changed everything for CSS Publishing, according to owner and Rotarian David Runk. He told us that CSS was one of the first companies to print books digitally instead of on offset presses. David says he went along with the change "kicking and screaming," but realized within a month that it was a huge improvement. Over the decades, CSS has gone from using 7-10 tons of paper every week to doing virtually all its business online. David's father Wes began CSS in the 60s when he was pastor at St. Luke's Lutheran Church and a friend suggested he share his children's lessons with other pastors. That's grown into a huge business that provides content for pastors all over the country. David told us that even though his dad has retired to Florida, he still emails suggestions to David on a regular basis.
Also at today's meeting, four members upgraded from red badges to blue badges: Marcy Boone, Kirk Slusher, Dale Gisi and Douglass Degen. Jeff Tracey had fun with fellowship, having the newest member at each table get up and introduce themselves to another table, and then stay there for the rest of the meeting. Fines were levied on those who didn't know each other. And Jay Begg auctioned off a travel computer bag to raise money for Polio Plus. Next week's auction item is 2 Browns/Ravens tickets.