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9/28/2009- Protect your car even better today. Queen K Tesoro in Kailua Kona now has the most advanced car wash system on the Big Island. We now offer Rain X Complete Surface protection when you get a Works Car Wash.

Goose's Edge Takes Dirty Dozen
by Jim Rizzuto-West Hawaii Today

9/28/2009- The very popular "Dirty Dozen" fishing tournament has run on a Saturday every two months for 25 years.

After nearly 100 tournaments, the event faced a challenge that threatened to end it. The State Division of Land and Natural Resources has begun requiring tournaments like this one to carry insurance. Because the event has intentionally maintained a low entry fee, the cost of insurance became intolerable for tournament director Donn O'Brien.

Al Gustavson, skipper of Topshape, chief executive officer of Goose's Edge, Inc. and owner of Queen K. Tesoro came to the rescue.

.........Read entire article here.


4 SEASONS WINS 4 FLAGS

Four Seasons Takes Hotel Benefit Tourney

Jim Rizzuto
The Four Seasons Hualalai won the Four Flags Hotel Big Game Fishing Tournament sponsored by Captain Al Gustavson and Queen K Tesoro.
    The Four Seasons team of Mary Curtis and Stephen Lyons had designated the Hope to Run charity as the recipient of the $1,000 prize. After Captain Al wrote the check to the winners’ charity, he announced that his Goose’s Edge Company would also donate to the charities designated by the other two competing hotel teams.
    Captain Al conducted the unique tournament over a three-month period while hosting each team aboard his boat Topshape. On each fishing day, the event was broadcast live on the Kona FM, 92.1 radio show “Friendliest Catch” with host Tommy Ching, “The Pirate.”
    The Four Seasons Hualalai was the final team to get its chance, taking to the seas last Tuesday. The Hilton Waikoloa and the Hapuna Prince competed in November and December. The Hapuna Prince was up by 300 points as the result of tagging a striped marlin.
    Topshape ranged south and north, inshore and offshore looking for the warmer sea temperatures Captain Al prefers for big fish. Nothing happened during the four hours of airtime before Tommy had to sign off for the day, but there were still four more hours to go in the fishing day.
    Just two minutes after the show ended, Stephen hooked a striped marlin and fought it to the boat. Topshape crew John Bennett tagged and released it, and team Four Seasons was now in a 300-point tie with team Hapuna Prince.
    Water temps were holding so Capt. Al stayed with the same run – out and deep. After another hour, the center rigger went off with a shortbill spearfish for Mary Curtis.
    Mary reeled the fish to Topshape. After team Four Seasons tagged and released it to score their victory, “The boat exploded in shouts of joy,” said Capt Al.
    The “Friendliest Catch” Show has been on the air every second Tuesday of the month over the last 13 months. The first show began with a blue marlin hooked two minutes after Tommy Ching went on the air and the last show ended with a marlin hooked two minutes after he went off the air.
    The show now goes on hiatus. It may return in the spring, says Captain Al, depending on interest. If you have enjoyed the broadcasts, Al says to tell him directly or by leaving word at Queen K Tesoro, or call Tommy Ching at Kona FM 92.1
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2008 SHELL YEAR RESULTS

2008 SHELL CVP SCORES
RESULTS IN


12/8/08-Goose's Edge, Inc. has once again achieved the highest level of Shell Oil Standards. In our yearly score for 2008 we obtained a 99.2% average for the entire 2008 year.

Organizational Level

Q3 - 08

Q2 - 08

Q1 - 08

Q4 - 07

Q3 - 07

SOPUS AND MOTIVA

90.0

87.6

85.6

92.7

92.4

SHELL OIL PRODUCTS US

90.7

88.9

86.7

93.5

93.0

BILL SPURGEON (DIRECT)

92.6

90.7

88.0

93.6

93.3

LAURA YELLIG

94.2

93.1

89.7

95.6

94.3

STEVEN TOY

93.0

90.3

92.1

96.3

94.1

GOOSES EDGE INC

99.9

99.7

98.1

98.4

97.7


The  Chart Below shows that we beat all Hawaii Shell Locations and All National Shell Locations. We have been in the top 1% of all 18,000 Shell locations for 5 years straight.

2008 YEAR RESULTS

 

 

 

 

SHELL HAWAII

SHELL U.S.A.

GOOSES EDGE INC.

SITE

90.7%

89.8%

98.1%

FUEL EXPERIENCE

94.2%

91.4%

100%

CUSTOMER SERVICE

93.6%

91.8%

99.6%

STORE EXPERIENCE

94.5%

91.35

100%

RETROOMS

92.1%

85.5%

100%

EXTRA SERVICES

82.7%

95.4%

100%


source: Shell Source


The Geese were out at the "Academy Awards of Business."

11/13/2008- Amidst the Waikiki City lights the cream of the crop of the Hawaii business community came together to celebrate success. Over 40 profit and non profit companies set foot in the Coral Ballroom of the Hilton Hawaiian Village to attend the Business Leadership Hawaii Awards.

The excitement gained as category after category was called. Al, Suzanne, Matt, Sheila, Desi, Dora, and Florence eagerly looked on. Finally the Best In Business Division 1 came up. The interviews rolled by including Captain Al's rendition of what it means to work for him. Jim Kelly the Emcee then announced the the winner was Island Insurance. We for a second gasped but than we realized what a honor it was to be nominated in such a prestigious event.

The night was a great time and honor for Gooses Edge and we are proud of our nomination.



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2007-08 CHAMPION
WAIAKEA SHELL

HILO, BIG ISLAND

Congratulations to Ruby, Tina, Aimee and Staff 
You have won the Goose's Edge, Inc. Flagship award. Thank you and Congratulations for Providing the Best Buying Experience at the highest level.



Goose gift golden for Menehune blue

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by Dennis Fujimoto - The Garden Island


Posted: Sunday, Sep 14, 2008 - 08:57:02 pm HST

HANAPEPE — Waimea High School athletic trainer Nicole Farr looked on wistfully as the two Kapa‘a High School football managers struggled with the filled hydration machine, Friday night.

“I want one of those,” Farr said. “But they cost about $500, so I guess I’ll just put it on my Wish List.”

On the other side of the field, Ron Badua, one of the trades instructors at Waimea High School, looked at the numbers on the Kapa‘a High School team and then at the Waimea High School team.

“We’ve had declining student population for the last several years,” Badua said. “It’s hard when you have only 730 students.”

Despite these wistful comments, the gray clouds overhead broke for a moment as Waimea High School athletic director Jon Kobayashi accepted a $5,000 gift from Goose’s Edge, Inc. representatives during halftime of the Friday night game which was sponsored by Waimea Shell, one of the holdings of Goose’s Edge.

“This is the second year that Goose’s Edge has contributed to the Waimea High School athletic program, and we are very honored that Captain Al Gustavson has continued to support us,” Kobayashi said in a short presentation at the Waimea bench.

Tom Iannucci was in the stands to support his son who sported No. 75 on the Menehune football team.

“This is good for the community,” Iannucci said, alluding to the small student population at Waimea, and the strong community support for the Menehune. “Just as Jordon Dizon was able to buy cleats for the boys, this is a tremendous help for the kids. If Jordon hadn’t been able to get shoes for the boys, (do) you know how many kids and families would be struggling to get shoes?”

Waimea Shell is just one of three Shell stations that is under the Goose’s Edge umbrella, Gustavson said. In addition to the Waimea Shell which is located in the heart of Waimea town, Gustavson said they have the Kalaheo Shell located on the highway next to the Kalaheo post office, and the Lihu‘e Shell which is situated across from the Pizza Hut.

“This donation is tremendous,” Kobayashi said. “It might not sound like much to some, but it affects lots of youth here at Waimea High School.”

Joining Gustavson were Trish Arizo, the area supervisor for the Goose’s Edge Shell stations on Kaua‘i, and his son Matthew.

With the presentation done, the Menehune proceeded to kick off the second half of the Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation football opener at Hanapepe Stadium, and as if in appreciation for the gift, returned the Gustavson favor by scoring four touchdowns in the fourth period en route to a 49-7 win over Kapa‘a.

The Menehune travel Friday night to Vidinha Stadium to meet the defending KIF champion Kaua‘i High School Red Raiders.

Kickoff for the JV game is 5 p.m. with the varsity game starting at 7:30 p.m.

Anahola Joel Pahukula will provide live radio broadcast on KQNG AM 570.




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FIRST TWO QUARTERS REPORT IN

Goose's Edge Inc. #1 in Hawaii and top 1% in entire USA according to Shell Oil Company.

June 25th, 2008- Shell Oil has released the report of the 2008 first two quarters results. Again, Goose's Edge Inc. remains at the top. Our commitment to the brand, our customers, and our employees continues to produce phenomenal results. We posted a perfect 100% in Customer Service and produced an impressive image score.


TOTAL PERCENTAGE CVP

Organizational Level

Q2-08

Q1-08

Q4-07

Q3-07

Q2-07

SOPUS AND MOTIVA(US AVG)    

86.6

85.5

92.7

92.3

91.5

SHELL OIL PRODUCTS US(US AVG)

87.8

86.6

93.5

93.0

92.4

Hawaii Shell Stations OVERALL 90.2 92.1 96.3 94.1 95.0

GOOSES EDGE INC.

99.3

97.6

98.4

97.7

97.0


Source: Shell Oil Company official website 7/11/2008


Video Files  Page

July 1st 2008- Just launched in BETA is the Gooses Edge Video files page which includes Flash Movies for your viewing. More will be added later on.






June 30th, 2008-Jim Rizzuto- Throughout its 28-year history, the annual Wee Guys Fishing Tournament has taken pride in its great sense of ohana, says tournament co-founder Harry Ruddle.

That sense of family has been rewarded by a lot of loyalty from its
participants, Harry says.

Even with financial stresses of the present economy, the tourney's big field of 130 entrants was already full two moths in advance.

And it was recognized in a special way when Capt. Al Gustavson,
CEO of Queen K Tesoro, took over the microphone at a Wee Guys
event and pledged $10,000 to support next year's tournament.

Click here to read entire article.




KONA CLASSIC

Captain Al Gustavson and TOPSHAPE KONA WIN 1ST PLACE MARLIN/TIE

Read West Hawaii Today July 1st Article here.




From The Kona Iki Trollers........





June 25th, 2008- Annual Father’s Day spearfishing tournament helps two Maui youths who are in the . . . Fight For Their Lives

PAIA – More than $17,600 was raised Father’s Day for two cancer-stricken Maui boys and the Hawaii Children’s Cancer Foundation.

Officials of the 12th annual Father’s Day Spearfishing Tournament, also known as the Daniel Perreira Memorial Spearfishing Tournament, will donate $4,266 each to 4-year-old Nainoa Pagaduan and 16-year-old Jarren Patao, both of Wailuku.

READ ENTIRE ARTICLE.



2007 CVP WINNER
GOOSE'S EDGE, INC.
APRIL 13-16
PUERTO VALLARTA MEXICO


REPRESENTATIVES:
CAPT. AL GUSTAVSON
MATT GUSTAVSON


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3/27/2008

Top Honors for Goose's Edge at Best Places to Work for Awards Dinner.

Goose's Edge was named into the Top Ten of all Large Companies in Hawaii March 27th, 2008 at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. Captain Alan Gustavson accepted the 7th place ranking with honor. We would like to thank our wonderful employees, friends, colleagues, and Hawaii Business Magazine for this prestigious acknowledgement. 

CLICK HERE FOR THE ENTIRE STORY AND PICTURES



 
April  8th, 2008- Great Success For Special Olympics Fundraiser at The Queen K Tesoro

Goose's Edge, Inc. was proud to host the West Hawaii Chapter of the Special  Olympics on April 4th, 2008. From 6am-6pm the organization raised several thousands of dollars to support ongoing athletic endeavors in the Kona Community. Special thanks to these Goose's Edge employees for volunteering their time for a great cause.

Tini, Noe, Cheryl, Camille, Cathy, Momi, Elsie, Nat, Ruby, Kalae, Jo, Jay, Matt, Trish, Dora, Desi and to everyone else involved. Mahalo Nui Loa.

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By: Jim Kelly-Pacific Business News

Printed: February 8th, 2008

 

Goals, rewards give C-store empire its edge

Pacific Business News (Honolulu) - by Jim Kelly Pacific Business News

JANUARY 25th, 2008       Click For Full Article.

   


 

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