February: From the President

As much as I dislike the cold weather if the sun is shining it just makes the day seem so much better. Every one of us has the opportunity to bring sunshine to others. We all have struggles and the people around you, professionally or personally, could be fighting a battle you know nothing about. A few nice words or gestures can help a person more than you know. Here are just a few ways you can make a difference in someone’s day:

• Smile

• Write a cheerful note

• Give encouraging words

• Express gratitude

• Take them out for coffee or a meal

• Listen

• Make eye contact

• Be kind

I am so happy to hear that many of our ABWA sisters are getting together outside of our monthly meetings. I feel the real connections happen then. You can learn so much about each other during an hour lunch or coffee/cocktail meeting.

At our March meeting, or even if you are not available to attend, I highly encourage you to reach out to another member whom you do not know very well and schedule a time to get together. If meeting one-on-one scares you a little (and trust me you are not the only one who feels this way), ask 2 or more members to meet. There is definitely power in numbers!

Please invite a friend, neighbor, colleague, client, or prospect to our March meeting. We continue to grow because of our fabulous members!! I look forward to seeing many of you in March.

Always find a reason to smile!

Dianne