Big Fat Tip #86 – Juniper at Vertex Sky Bar – Rapid City, South Dakota – November 26, 2025

Talk about perfect timing and good fortune! On November 26, 2025, the eve of Thanksgiving, our volunteer Robert Guertin, MBA, CSP, ASP, CHST, LAT, ATC, surprised an incredibly grateful server at Juniper at Vertex Sky Bar. This stunning rooftop spot sits atop the historic Hotel Alex Johnson in Rapid City, South Dakota.

This hardworking server was initially set to wait on another table, but swapped sections so his colleague could chat with an attractive guest. That lucky swap landed him a life-changing $1,000 Big Fat Tip instead! ? With breathtaking city views, Juniper is a beloved gathering place during the Thanksgiving holiday.

This touching moment was made possible by generous new donors Billy Tesh, Melissa Huson, CPA, William Sundquist, FCSI, and Kim Paone, plus our dedicated Tipping Titans Brad Sundgren and Mike Chamberlain (the incredible supporters who signed up for automatic monthly donations). Thank you for spreading hope and kindness!

Watch the full heartwarming video and feel the gratitude. It’s the ripple effect of random acts of kindness!

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