Spring has finally arrived! After a seemingly endless winter, the rejuvenating spirit of my favorite season is here and soon we will be surrounded by flowers, green grass, and the other delights of spring. I heard a quote recently regarding
how quickly seasons change.....and that we should not focus on the next season, but make the most of the season we are in! This can apply to the weather or life!
I hope that our April meeting, featuring Joyce Layman, was helpful and inspiring for you. After years of working in the corporate and nonprofit sectors, we all know firsthand that networking can be very positive and rewarding. People we meet in our professional lives often become our co-workers, bosses, staff, mentors, and sometimes, like with our fellow women’s chamber members, friends and confidantes.
One of my greatest joys of being a member of KCKWCC is that through our meetings and events, I have developed my own personal network of other professional women that I can call when I need information, a connection, or just someone to hear me out when I need advice. Our professional networks enrich our lives and make our work lives happier, more productive, and less stressful.
Last month’s presentation was the perfect complement to our May speaker, Judi Rodman, Executive Director of PACES. With over 20 years in mental health, Judi will teach us the importance of seeking wellness—in our mind, body, and spirit. She will help all of us learn ways to find more joy in life, while managing all the competing priorities we face each day.
Judi’s message could not come at a better time—May is Mental Health Awareness Month—and a great time for all of us to reflect on taking care of ourselves first, so we can take care of our families, our jobs, and the causes that are important to us.
I know all of you will find Judi engaging and inspiring, and I look forward to seeing you May 9
th
for our monthly membership meeting. Remember, our meeting starts at noon, but we allow time for networking beginning at 11:30. This is a great opportunity to meet other members and begin those professional friendships.
Ardith Deason,
President KCKWCC
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IT IS TIME TO TALK SCHOLARSHIPS
The Deadline is May 31st.....
The KCK Women's Chamber offers scholarships for non-traditional women students returning to college to improve their life situation. A Foundation was established to fund these scholarships each year. You can donate now to support these women by
CLICKING HERE.
Or, if you know someone who should apply for one of these scholarships you can get the information by
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