STERN OF THE UNION ADDRESS – JULY 2023
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07/11/23

STERN OF THE UNION ADDRESS – JULY 2023

The Stern of the Union Address, your monthly resource for news, information and highlights on all things Stern Pinball.  Without further ado my fellow pinheads:

Hosting Soon…:

🚨ATTENTION Stern All-Access Insiders!🚨
A very limited number of Venom LE pinball machines will be available to purchase on the Stern Store! Keep an eye on the countdown for a chance to purchase one at 10am CT next week. Only registered All-Access members will have the ability to make a purchase while supplies last. Don’t have All-Access? Get connected and become an All-Access Stern Insider NOW!

Foo Fighters:

The Foo Fighters Tour rolls on and there are more badges to earn! Scan in and play any connected Foo Fighters machine on each tour date to earn that show’s badge. Earn all the badges on the tour, and you’ll be awarded a special gold Overlord Badge. Good luck!

And while on tour, make sure to check out a replay of lead game designer Jack Danger on the latest MarcoTV episode discussing all things Foo!  Not to mention it is the perfect gift. Also check out this featured RePlay Magazine article with Stern Pinball President and CEO, Seth Davis on the development of Foo Fighters as well as the future of all things Stern Pinball here!

James Bond 007:

Check out the latest gadgets for the gameroom, worthy of Q Branch itself. Contact your official Stern reseller to upgrade your James Bond 007 pinball gaming experience today!

In case you missed it live, make sure you check out replays of the latest code updates with the design team to see all of the incredible new features and additions to the James Bond 007 pinball gaming experience with more to come!  In addition, see the 60th Anniversary Limited Edition in action on the IE Pinball stream.

Godzilla Topper:

Want to see the new Godzilla pinball topper in action with the exclusive “King of the Monsters Time Attack” mode?  Check out this Flip N’ Out Pinball livestream replay here!

Belles & Chimes:

There’s been plenty of great pinball press with the Belles & Chimes as they spread the love of pinball all over the world.  Check out the featured article here and watch the TV piece here!

Gameroom of the Month:

Congrats to Ben Patrick for winning Gameroom of the Month!  Do you have a special home gameroom you want to share with the world?  Submit your incredible gameroom directly to Insider@sternpinball.com for your chance to win an exclusive Stern Swag Pack!

Stern Army Updates:

The Stern Army continues to grow with troops spreading the gospel of pinball across the globe.  Here are our newest troops and the pinball locations they support:

  • Private Brad Roback of North Carolina (Rec Room Bar and Arcade)
  • Private David Douglass Brocklebank of Canada (Cleveland Tavern)
  • Private Andreas Borgström of Sweden (Black Cat Pinball)

Congratulations to the following Stern Army members on their promotion from Corporal to Sergeant:

  • Sergeant Germain Mariolle of Washington (8-Bit Arcade)

Congratulations to the following Stern Army members on their promotion from Private First Class to Specialist:

  • Specialist Chris Leach of Michigan (Tilted Arcade Bar)
  • Specialist Logan Lee of Tennessee (Classic Arcade Pinball Museum)
  • Specialist Ari Sovijarvi of Finland (Hopeakuula Arcade)
  • Specialist Mike Denton of Oklahoma (Magoos Sports Bar and Billiards)
  • Specialist Anthony Cirillo of Australia (Planet Royale Barcadia)

Congratulations to the following Stern Army members on their promotion from Private to Private First Class:

  • Private First Class Jim Farris of Maine (Maine Silverball Tavern)
  • Private First Class Justin McKinnon of Michigan (1UP Games and Repairs)

For more information and to join the Stern Army, please reach out to SternArmy@sternpinball.com


Brewery of the Month:

Congrats to Wonderland Brewing Company of Broomfield, Colorado for winning Brewery of the Month! Everyone knows that there’s no better combo than pinball and beer!  Do you have a special brewery you want to share with the world?  Submit your brewery pictures directly to Insider@sternpinball.com for your chance to be featured as our next winner!

Stern Pro Circuit:

Congrats to all competitors at this year’s Cactus Jack’s Silverball Showdown Stern Pro Circuit event.  In the end, Colin MacAlpine emerged victorious! For full details on the Stern Pro Circuit and to keep up with the current standings and schedule, please visit – https://sternpinball.com/stern-pro-circuit/

2023 Stern Pro Circuit Rankings – Top 10
1st  Jared August West Bloomfield Township, MI
2nd  Escher Lefkoff CO
3rd  Jason Zahler NJ
4th  Travis Murie Oklahoma City, OK
5th  Steven Bowden Palatine, IL
6th  Keith Elwin Carlsbad, CA
7th  Colin MacAlpine Austin, TX
8th  Neil Graf Appleton, WI
9th  Raymond Davidson Elk Grove Village, IL
10th  Luke Nahorniak Lonsdale, MN

Upcoming Stern Pro Circuit Events:

Stern Pro Circuit Event Date Tournament Details
YEGPIN Match Play Championship 7/20-23 https://www.yegpin.com/
Brisbane Masters 7/22-23 https://www.bnepac.org/

 

Stern Pro Circuit Championship:

Relive the 2020 Stern Pro Circuit Championship each Saturday on Stern’s YouTube channel to see who will emerge victorious, win the coveted Stern Pro Circuit belt, cash prize and all the glory!

Status of Code:

We are continuously working to update and improve software for our machines.  There are always code updates and bug fixes in various stages of development; we will release them upon update completion.  If you would like to join our mailing list for code updates, please send an e-mail to Code.Updates@sternpinball.com.  If you do encounter any bugs please feel free to provide information to bug.report@sternpinball.com.  Get Connected and play! https://insider.sternpinball.com/

Code updates and read me files are available at https://sternpinball.com/support/game-code/

Merch and Accessories:

Check out our Stern Shop for all accessories, collectibles, clothing and more!

Stern Pinball accessories are also available to purchase from your local authorized dealer – https://sternpinball.com/find-a-dealer/

Stern Pinball Enhances Team:

The Stern team continues to expand and improve across all facets of our rapidly growing business.  Please join us in welcoming some friendly new faces to the team!  Welcome Elizabeth Gieske (Game Software Developer), Thea Ayyad (Director of Program Management), Joe Astone (Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis), and Madeleine Benz (Customer Service Representative).

In Memory of Stern Pinball’s Beloved Shelley Sax-Eldridge:

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Stern Pinball’s legendary Jack-of-All-Trades (J.O.A.T.), Shelley Sax-Eldridge.  Shelley worked alongside Gary Stern for more than 40 years.  Shelley bravely fought cancer for many years. 

“Without Shelley, there would be no Stern Pinball,” said Gary Stern, Chairman and Founder.  “Shelley embodied our company’s entrepreneurial, get-it-done spirit.  More importantly, she was one of my closest and dearest friends and I will miss her.”

When Shelley helped found the company in 1986 she wore many hats, serving as receptionist, purchasing clerk, bookkeeper, traffic manager, personnel manager, office manager, and administrative assistant.  The title on her business card was lovingly changed to J.O.A.T. and never changed during her time at Stern Pinball.

Shelley began her career working for four buyers in the furniture department at Montgomery Ward.  As she started developing her organizational skills, management took notice and moved her up the company ladder.  In 1979 a friend told her about an opening for an Executive Assistant at a pinball company.  She always wondered where those things came from. She went on the interview, accepted the job on the spot and the rest is history. 

“Despite her occasionally profane protestations to the contrary, Shelley absolutely loved what she did and being part of the Stern Pinball family,” said Gary. “We will never forget Shelley.  Her immense contributions to our company and the pinball industry will live on forever. Rest in Peace, Shelley.”

Shelley is survived by her husband Larry Eldridge, brother and sister-in-law Steve and Dianne Sax, and niece Misty Sax.

 

 

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