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Happy New Year!
Vivian Greene once said “Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning how to dance in the rain.”
It’s hard to believe that we are starting a new year, and saying good-bye to a year that has seen so much sickness, loss of life and changes that have affected us all. As we turn the corner to a new year we reflect all that has happened and count our blessings.
For the first time the Network held a virtual annual meeting and basket raffle this past November kicking off our 40th anniversary. This was efficacious and at the same time very exciting. This is the sign of the times and kudos to the committees that worked to make this event a success.
As the quote above states, we need to look past the storm and move on with life and events that move and inspire us all. Looking at 2021 as a new and brighter year is the motivation we all need to get through tough times.
The Network in Aging is doing just that and motivating our members to continue to support the elders we serve by providing the highest quality of programs and services we can and to continue to live by our mission statement to collaborate with our members. A big thank-you goes out to our members that have been facing COVID-19 these past 10 months and continue to do so today.
We are all missing the all-important in person networking with NIA member agencies and that is why a special group of members are working to get back to the core of our mission statement that makes this organization so amazing.
On Tuesday, January 26th we will offer a free networking event, ‘Mix and Mingle’ a form of a virtual speed networking with break-out rooms to get connected again with other members of the Network. Registration is required and information can be found on our website.
Mark your calendars for a second virtual networking event on Thursday, February 25th called ‘Sampling the City’. Thank-you to sponsors Harris Beach PLLC. Details to be announced.
The Communications Committee has launched a monthly marketing program called Life Lessons. They are asking members to participate in this by submitting a few words stating-‘What do you wish for in 2021’. Take a photo and email to us. Watch for submissions on our web site.
Membership 2021 renewals are due and I encourage you to help keep our organization strong by renewing and encouraging new members to join. We need the strength of your support.
It is a pleasure to serve this organization for another 2-year term as your President and I look forward to and accept all the challenges that will come my way.
Angie Crawshaw- President