Happy New Year Everyone!
I hope you all made it through the holidays safe, healthy and happy. I took some time “away” from the office over the break, refreshing my body and mind. I am excited for what 2021 brings and could not think of a better group of women to take this journey with.
We kicked this year off with a wonderful chapter meeting on January 5th featuring guest speaker Cindy Boyum (see more in the meeting recap).
I look forward to spending this year continuing to learn from you all while supporting an amazing board that brings you new and unique professional development opportunities. We strive to create an environment that supports our community, supports one another, and allows us to grow personally and professionally.
This year, I encourage you to use your networks and bring in women to EWI that you know could benefit. EWI Corporate has relaunched the C3 Program, this time with new incentives. This year, Chapters that have successful Chapter-to-Chapter referrals will receive marketing funds to be used for any and all recruitment activities, like new print marketing, paid social posts, guest meeting fees, and more. For more details, see the R&R information further down in the newsletter. Tap into your networks, do you know of women in your firms in other cities that could benefit? Do you know of women in areas that a chapter does not currently reach that could benefit? EWI grows because of these connections. Let’s put them to use! Something I have found interesting to view each month is the National Today calendar. Here I learn of all the amazing and sometimes very strange things we celebrate each month. So, for January take time to celebrate science, your cats (MEOW), your alcoholic beverages, food, love and connections, Sleep (my favorite), Mind- Body wellness and so much more. Enjoy National Nothing Day on January 16th
I close with words from Corporate President, Kristi Emmons. She shares tips on how to ensure you are successful in reaching your goals with a "Get To" attitude in 2021:
1. Always Do What You Say You Will
2. Tell the Truth Even When It's Hard to Do
3. Don't Give Up
4. Be Strong of Character, Living with Dignity and Grace
5. Be Respectful and Courteous of Others; Even (Especially) in Difficult Situations
6. Own Your Mistakes. Learn From Them. Fix Them.
7. Protect Others When They Need It
8. Choose the Hard Right Over the Easy Wrong
9. Be True to YOU and Love Yourself First
10. Help Others to Become Better Than You. Why? Because We Are Better Together!!
I look forward to seeing you all at our February meeting where we continue to focus on our personal wellbeing, mentally and physically.
