Summertime, for some of us it might feel a bit scary since caseloads might be going down while clients are going on vacation or they have more home responsibilities since kids are home, others might see it as an opportunity to have some time off for themselves and able to practice more of the much encouraged self-care. At times I struggle with practicing self care since there seems to be not always enough time in a day. So I am glad that my colleagues/friends remind me the importance of it and give some great suggestions, from taking a day off and enjoying a hike in the mountains, a walk on the beach, a cup of java or lunch with a friend, to a (small) moment of mindfulness, or a quick stretch. What is your favorite self care activity? I hope for some of you, you will respond that it will be hanging out at our networking events. Our next one will be in a few weeks at our Board Retreat on July 26 (sign up will be on our website soon). We try to have some fun while also preparing for our next year and hope that members will bring some ideas/suggestions on how we can continue growing and making our chapter to the best of our members’ liking.
We had a great time at our Welcome-a-Board event and I want to take this opportunity to thank DawnEllen for the pictures she took.
In case you missed it, here is a picture of our newest Board so you know who you can approach if you have any questions, concerns or suggestions for our chapter.
Looking forward to seeing you soon.
Top: Steve (financial chair), Ayo (Member at Large), Crystal (Membership Chair), Jamie (Member at Large), Muriel (President-Elect), Susan (Member at Large)
Bottom: Ilse (President), Jane (Program Chair), Angie (Secretary), Omar (Past-President) (missing Imani - (Member at Large))
