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As this Beta program nears a close, I'd be curious to get y'alls takeaways/thoughts/remarks going over the past few weeks - what news tools might you have in your toolbox? Which one's got sharpened/honed? Which ones did you say "oh, I didn't know I could use that that way!" Personally, I think there's a tremendous value-add here. The in-depth explanations and grammar alone offer a "leg up" that already puts you at an unfair advantage, then there's the electricity from being in the same room as proven leaders like @Scott Mann @Ken Kiernan @Rickie Richey @Brian Kludas and the lot, and on the same token, leading, working and learning alongside people who are all here for the same purpose: to become better connectors. And when we're all running towards the same goal - when the guy//gal next to you is running fast - you're like, "oh, I wanna run fast, too."

UPDATED Information! Re: 11/2/2026 - I need to run this! Who is available? Working on a story for this occasion. Here is what I have learned so far: The Sidewalk Showers project is specifically geared for the homeless population in our area. At this time, the population includes 5 to 8 veterans. The sponsoring organization, Altrusa, has never done this before, so they have no idea what to plan for or expect. I was told to plan on 10 to 15 minutes. My plan: I posted a PDF with my personal story. I completed a discovery call and was on track with the message I wrote here. I am going to add more about what Veteran's Day means, in honoring our veterans. I was able to talk to her about regarding the set-up, when I can go to the place to walk around, and run that list. Further information I will gather will be based on the 'what is it about this program that drew them to provide this program' I may need a security guard due to the nature of some issues we have been dealing with in our area. I am prefacing with this information. Please read through the PDF, and give feedback!

A note of comment: If there is one thing I absolutely detest, and that is the amount of money which goes into free giveaway gifts that go straight to the garbage! Keep filling up those landfills. It's part of the choice I made to stop attending some of those types of events. That is the reason we are intentional about giving gifts with true meaning. It's also a great way to spread the message of our mission... I do believe gifts given with true thought and sincerity are good for building relationships. I give thoughtful gifts to my team, based on those things which are a meaningful part of their lives. Another thing I have noted as of lately are promised gifts which are never given... or there is a catch. 'Sign up here and get a free gift!'... then get bombarded with emails... and, oh, what happened to that promised gift, anyway? Yea. Right.

After a “Fall Stroll” outreach I was too tired for trick or treaters but I knew we would have at least 100 kiddos… so, I asked my husband to set a bowl full on a chair outside with a sign … He thought I was nuts… my husband didnt think setting a chair out with a sign would work but truthfully they were very respectful in taking their share 😊 Very. Happy!