Nov 3 – Day 3
A few years ago I was asked by a friend to join her
networking group and I managed to dodge her requests. A networking group? Ugh,
that’s just not me. I finally relented
when she asked me to attend an evening membership drive party. Again, I wasn’t
really interested but she promised it would be fun – a cocktail or two, some
tasty finger foods and some really nice people. I walked away from that little party with a
whole new attitude and a membership application in my purse.
This wonderful group…my friends… the Beta Group… they’ve
all become a treasure of immeasurable worth for me. I was just barely in to my year of leading
this group as president when Al was diagnosed and gone all within a month and a
half. The love and support I was shown was
amazing. Special considerations were
made and the vice president stepped in as president. They allowed me to come back when I was ready a few months later and serve out the rest of the year as a second term vice president. When the following year came I was
able to fulfill my original duty as president. It was all so out of the
ordinary and outside of any bylaws but these wonderful people made exceptions
and made sure I knew they were there for me.
I’m joining members of the Beta Group today for a fun-filled special
event and really looking forward to it. I’m thankful for my Betas, not only for
the camaraderie and business contacts but for the love, support and human
kindness that lives within them all.
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