Monday, February 2, 2009

February 2009 President's Message

LET’S SERVE... Each of us will experience immeasurable personal gain through serving. Now more than ever, we need to take a step back to reflect on what elements of our world need to be priorities.

In 2009 let’s renew our commitment to our families, our communities, our fellow business partners within our association, and to each other. Put yourself “out there” in 2009. Take up a new activity, volunteer, join something, help someone, turn off the TV, get involved. Break old habits. Whatever you can do in 2009, make a difference for someone. The day will come when you will need help. And, then, someone will make a difference for you. This has never been more true than right now. For things to change, we must change. Let’s not wait for someone else to fix our personal or business situations. Let’s not wait for a bail-out to better ourselves or the world around us. Make a small difference in some way every day. This will make it a great year no matter what happens.

This is the “all for one” culture of teamwork we will move forward with as a federation. The first one-third of 2009 will concentrate on our new membership drive. Each of you can help in some small way. If you know someone with a business who is not a member, recruit them. I am willing to personally sit down with them and explain why membership in a professional association is a very positive business decision. If you, yourself, are not confident in recruiting them, refer them to your team leader. If you don’t know which of our 4 teams you are on, we’ll help you find out. With 320 members, we will have 4 teams of 80 teammates. Look for all the details as they unfold. This is going to be fun and we’re very excited. Hey, already here’s an opportunity to do something different, meet new people, help others and get involved. Congratulations, on the new you! Only good can come from your decision to join in the fun.

Our committees are busy laying the ground work. Check the newsletter for meeting dates. We have saved a seat for each of you. Yes, you, on a committee of a professional association. Congratulations!

I look forward to working with you, side by side.

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