— June has been a solid month for company performance, and I want to start by saying thank you. We have seen sales continue to grow steadily, and charges have surged ahead of goal for the quarter. Even better, we are now showing ahead of goal for the year. That is a strong place to be as we close out the first half of 2026, and it is a direct reflection of the hard work, persistence, and commitment of this team.

Residential sales continue to be slower than what we are used to seeing during the spring and early summer season, but our commercial opportunities have remained steady. Hopefully, as everyone gets refocused after the 4th of July and gas prices continue to fall, we will begin to see a resurgence in residential business as well. In the meantime, we will keep doing what we do best: serving customers, building quality fences, supporting one another, and continuing to move this company forward one linear foot at a time!

As we celebrate the 4th of July and look toward America’s 250th birthday, we are reminded that America’s story did not begin with comfort, certainty, or convenience. It began with faith, conviction, and courage.

It began with faith. The birth of America was rooted in the belief that rights come from God, not government, and that ordinary people could govern themselves under principles greater than any one person. Our Founding Fathers did not know how the story would end, but they believed future generations deserved the opportunity to live free, work hard, worship freely, raise families, and pursue a better life.

It required conviction. Nearly 250 years ago, a group of men stepped forward and declared that liberty was worth defending and freedom was worth sacrificing for. They faced overwhelming odds, powerful opposition, personal risk, and an uncertain future. But they believed deeply enough in the cause of freedom to put their names, their fortunes, and their lives on the line.

And it took courage. The freedoms we enjoy today were not handed to us casually. They were purchased through sacrifice, protected through service, and passed down through generations of men and women who believed this nation was worth building, defending, and improving.

That same spirit lives on today. At Seegars Fence Company, we are called to build things that last, and that goes beyond the fences we install. It shows up in the way we serve our customers, support one another, take pride in our work, and carry ourselves in the communities where we live and work. When we do those things well, we are doing our small part to strengthen something bigger than ourselves.

This Independence Day, as we look toward America’s 250th birthday, let’s remember that freedom is not free. It was secured through sacrifice, protected by courage, and must be carried forward by each generation. We honor that gift by being people willing to work, sacrifice, lead, serve, and believe that tomorrow can be better than today. May we be grateful for the blessings of liberty and committed to doing our part in our homes, our company, our communities, and our country.

My Best,

— The Guardian Wellness Benefit pays you a cash reward once per calendar year simply for completing a routine health screening, and you can redeem it entirely online through Guardian Life Insurance.

Benefit Summary

The wellness benefit is built into Guardian’s Accident and Critical Illness supplemental plans to incentivize preventive care.

• How it works: If you or any covered family member completes a qualified routine exam, Guardian pays a flat cash payout (typically $50 to $100).
• Frequency: You can claim this cash reward once per calendar year, per covered person.

Eligible Screenings

Covered procedures generally include routine health checks like:

• Annual physicals and well-child visits
• Mammograms and colonoscopies
• Pap smears and PSA tests
• Immunizations and flu shots
• Blood screenings (cholesterol, diabetes)
• Dental or vision exams (depending on your specific plan)
• Specialized sports baseline studies or youth sports registration (on certain accident plans)

How to Redeem Your Benefit Each Year

You do not need to submit receipts or extensive medical records to claim this cash. The process is entirely self-reported online:

• Log in: Go to Guardian Life and click “My Account / Login.” Log into your member portal (or register if it is your first time).
• Navigate to claims: Under the “My Claims” tab, click “Submit a Claim” or “Claims Submission.”
• Select wellness: Choose the “Wellness” claim option.
• Enter details: Verify your personal information and enter the date of service, the doctor’s name and facility, and the specific screening test performed.
• Submit: Submit the digital form. Guardian processes the claim quickly and sends the cash payout directly to you by check or direct deposit.

If you have any questions about your Guardian coverage or how to claim this benefit, please reach out — I’m glad to help.

— Recently, I listened to country music artist Eric Church share a story on a podcast about being invited to deliver the commencement address at UNC Chapel Hill. He mentioned that public speaking isn’t in his comfort zone, and he was nervous about stepping into something so unfamiliar.

But he brought his guitar on stage.

Holding that guitar is something he is very confident with, and it grounded him. He strummed the guitar while he spoke about using the strings as a metaphor for the pillars of a meaningful and balanced life:

• Faith (Low E String): The strong, steady foundation that keeps you anchored.
• Family & Friends: The strings that give your life richness and depth.
• Work & Community: The strings that create rhythm and connection with the world around you.
• Your Unique Voice (High E String): The lightest string represents your individuality, passion, and purpose.

His message went viral. Not because he delivered a perfect speech, but because he stepped into something uncomfortable and used what he already knew to help him do it well. The message was fantastic, and I believe it is a lesson worth sharing here at Seegars Fence.

Every day, we face moments that push us outside of our comfort zones. This could be learning a new skill, approaching a new customer, taking on a new responsibility, or trying a different way of doing things. Growth doesn’t usually feel comfortable at first. But like Eric Church, we can lean on the strengths we already have to help us step into something new.

Maybe you are great with people. Maybe you are steady under pressure. Maybe you are a problem solver, a planner, or someone who brings calm to a chaotic day. Whatever your “guitar” is, use it! Let it give you confidence as you stretch into the new skill, the next challenge, or the next opportunity.

If you would like to watch Eric Church’s full address, you can view it right here:

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