Posted on June 11th, 2009 by Cynthia D'Amour
The chapter next door?
Just published an article getting a lot of action on Twitter and via email.
@SteveDrake says it “Beats ‘Bowling Alone’!”
Thought I’d share here so we can talk about it.
What do you think?
Here’s the big picture…
One association, two local chapters.
The City Chapter is losing members.
The Metro Chapter is growing.
City Chapter blames Metro Chapter for [...]
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Posted on June 8th, 2009 by Cynthia D'Amour
With a new twist.
Saturday I helped emcee an awards show.
For the National Investor Relations Institute chapter leaders.
We wanted to spice up the event.
And add a bit of a show.
I interviewed award winners live.
Award submissions would be posted on website.
I asked questions about the secrets of their success.
The real scoop on what worked.
The interviews helped liven up the event.
All [...]
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Posted on June 5th, 2009 by Cynthia D'Amour
I’m not sure.
Today I got a letter from an organization.
There’s a neat opportunity coming to town in a few months.
They are looking for volunteers.
I have to fill out a form if interested.
Okay so far.
I don’t mind showing my interest.
And will fill out a simple form.
Whoops! Hit a snag…
I’m supposed to fill out the form.
And return via [...]
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Posted on June 4th, 2009 by Cynthia D'Amour
Huh?
Just got an email from a woman I didn’t know.
She offered to let me use her article on potty training accidents.
For my Active Member Minute e-zine.
What’s that got to do with Chapter Leaders and their success?
Here’s the main advice for accidents…
Be comforting.
Don’t despair.
Be ready to clean up.
Why did she send this to me?
It’s a [...]
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Posted on June 3rd, 2009 by Cynthia D'Amour
And I loved it!
James created a special birthday dinner for me yesterday.
At one of my favorite restaurants.
Zingerman’s Roadhouse.
James had lots of nice things planned…
Champagne upon arrival.
Special dessert.
And more.
Zingerman’s staff embraced my celebration…
The manager made sure I was happy.
The staff knew it was my birthday
They even customized a personal birthday menu for me!
Is it any wonder we [...]
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Posted on June 2nd, 2009 by Cynthia D'Amour
Or my birthday!
It a sweet morning…
Woke up early with no problem.
Enjoyed the birdsong outside my window.
Smiled at the beauty of my special day.
I started down the steps to launch my new year.
And literally went flying.
Thump, thump, thump!
I fell halfway down the stairs.
I was stunned.
In pain.
And thankful grasping the railing broke my fall.
I was also [...]
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