Support Group Leader Quarterly Meeting March 9, 2023

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Greetings! Greetings! If you missed the most recent SGL meeting, there is a recording for you to watch. Click on the timecodes to jump to that section of the recording. Meeting highlights: Welcome (0:00) Introductions (3:59) Discussion & Breakout Groups (27:42) The group discussed responses to the question "How do you define a successful support group?" specific to virtual meetings and in-person meetings. Then discussed responses to the question "Why do people attend support groups?" specific to virtual meetings and in-person meetings. SGL Spotlight | Ron Langdon (56:15) Ron shared details about how the Tampa Dysphonia Support Group functions, what type of awareness activities the group participates in and what keeps him motivated as an SGL. He also shared some photos of the group at various events. If you'd like to contact Ron directly, email him at rjdec31@gmail.com. You can also read a summary of what Ron shared here. Dates & Announcements (1:07:58) Closing (1:10:59) Please join us for the next SGL Quarterly Meeting on Thursday June 8 at 7 PM Eastern. Register here.

Best regards, Mary Mary Bifaro | Support Network Director pbifaro@carolina.rr.com

JOIN US AT THE 2023 LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP & SYMPOSIUM

Our annual Leadership Workshop will take place on Friday, April 28 in the Detroit area and will be in-person this year. We will host a lunch at 12:30 PM, followed immediately by the workshop at 1:30 PM. This will be a hands-on, interactive program for our volunteer leadership. Please register by clicking here.

The 2023 Symposium is returning to an in-person format on April 29, 2023, in Livonia, Michigan. Join us to hear leading experts in spasmodic dysphonia and related voice conditions and have the opportunity to meet others who share a similar experience. Find more information and register here.

Register For Our Next Educational Webinar Understanding the Role of the Laryngologist Join us for an educational webinar on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at 5:00 PM EDT. The webinar will be recorded for viewing at a later date. Please register here. Our guest speaker is Dr. Joel Blumin, who serves on the Medical Advisory Board for Dysphonia International. He will discuss what a day in the life of a laryngologist looks like.

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