LeTip Chester County East met on Tuesday, September 2, 2014.Our showboater was Dr. Joe Zappy, our chiropractor (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). He brought vertebral bones and a pelvic bone for us to look at, as well as several diagnostic tools that he uses with his patients. Joe made the point that diagnosis is important; without the correct diagnosis, it is difficult to effectively treat a problem. He performs a comprehensive orthopedic exam for every patient, so he can develop an appropriate treatment plan.

Our speaker was one of our newer members, Rob O'Keefe, our contractor/builder from JMB Custom Renovations (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). His company is licensed to work in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. They accept both residential and commercial jobs of various types, although their specialties are decks and basements. They have also recently worked on additions, garages, attics, and window installation; and they are certified for lead and asbestos abatement. Rob's personal experience in the field started with training in engineering when he was in the US Army, and he worked with the Army Corps of Engineers. As a civilian, he received degrees in both construction management and business. He now proudly works with JMB Custom Renovations. JMB will always consider each customer's budget, present a variety of construction options, and educate the customer about what type of work will be involved, what can feasibly be accomplished, and how long a job may last. They are very detail oriented and strive to leave no gray areas where confusion could occur.