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MAY DEBRIEF! 📖 Take a look at what we got up to last month below 👀 #CommunityEngagement

#throwbackthursday to last week's #BIGNJSocialEvent! A fun time with great people. CYBER CIC, LLC, is looking forward to next time!   #business #network #networking #cyber #cybersecurity #informationsecurity #cognitivesecurity #decisionmaking #makebetterdecisions

At our Anniversary Breakfast in October, our CEO Terrance Hunter asked UpBeat! member Edwin Alvarado a big question. "Do you ever get nervous about being onstage?" Edwin didn't skip a beat, didn't pause to think, and instead, beamed with pride: "Never!" Programs like UpBeat! give Edwin and his friends opportunities to perform (always to standing ovations) to packed theaters full of family, friends, and soon-to-be friends. But these programs need your support to continue to serve and grow in 2024. In this season of giving, will you consider a gift in support of Edwin and his friends? Make your gift at ConnectServePerform.

🌟 Join the Movement with Changemaker 🌟 At Changemaker, we are more than an organization—we are a community-driven movement dedicated to empowering historically excluded individuals. 💪 Our mission? To break down barriers, create opportunities, and ensure that everyone has a path to success. Here's what we offer: 👗 Dignity Closet: Providing professional and formal attire to those in need, helping individuals step into their futures with confidence. 📚 Career-Building Workshops: From resume building to interview prep, we equip individuals with the skills they need to succeed in the workplace and beyond. 🤝 Mentorship Programs: Connecting individuals with mentors who offer guidance, support, and opportunities for growth. 🌐 Networking Opportunities: Creating spaces where people can build connections, find opportunities, and grow their careers. 📢 Advocacy & Education: Pushing for systemic change through community education and policy advocacy, so that equity and inclusion become more than just ideals—they become realities. But we can’t do it alone. We need your help to make this vision a reality. Here’s how you can get involved: 1️⃣ Volunteer your time 2️⃣ Donate professional clothing or resources 3️⃣ Share our mission with your network Together, we can create lasting, meaningful change. 🌍 Let's ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive. 👉 Join us and be part of the change: www.2023changemaker.org #Changemaker #DiversityAndInclusion #SocialJustice #Empowerment #Mentorship #CareerDevelopment #NonProfit

✨✉️ 𝐋𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 ✉️✨ Join the movement by submitting your messages in three simple ways: 𝟏. 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐎𝐰𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞: Write your love-filled message on a card of your choice and mail it to our office. Be sure to have it postmarked with enough time so that we receive it by Wednesday, January 31, 2024. Our office address is 1812 59th St W, Bradenton, FL 34209. Your personal touch adds a unique warmth to every letter we receive. 𝟐. 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐎𝐮𝐭 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬: We've got special cards ready for your heartfelt words. Drop by our office or you may find us out at various events during the month of January, fill the card out by hand. Your message will be a beacon of love for someone who needs it. 𝟑. 𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦: Embrace the convenience of the digital era! Use our user-friendly online form to share your love and encouragement. You may scan the QR code to access the online submission form. Your words will be transcribed onto a beautiful card, making it just as personal as a handwritten note. 🌟Our goal is to bring smiles to as many faces as possible. With your help, we aim to get “Letters of Love” to 400 recipients and make a positive impact on their lives. So, whichever option you choose, your message will be a beam of light in someone's day. Let's bring joy, one letter at a time!  𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬: ● 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: January 31, 2024 ● “𝐋𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞” 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐝: February 8 - February 14, 2024 Spread the word! Encourage friends and family to join in this heartwarming initiative. #LettersOfLoveBradenton #SpreadLove #CommunityImpact #HomeHelpersCares

Positive thought for the day. This week’s theme is Celebrate. “The most beautiful things are not associated with money; they are memories and moments. If you don't celebrate those, they can pass you by.” ~ Alek Wek Look around. There are things to celebrate all around you. Don't let them pass you by. #AutumnAscentConsulting #PositiveThoughtForTheDay #InspiredPositiveChange #BusinessTransformationSpecialist #OverwhelmedToOverjoyed #PositiveQuotes #AMindsetForSuccess #FromChaosToClients #Celebrate

Reflect & Celebrate! As we wrap up another amazing month, it’s time to reflect on your journey, celebrate your progress, and set new goals for the upcoming month. Highlight your progress, big or small in the comment and get a repost for visibility on our channel. It showcases your expertise and inspires others in our community. Let’s celebrate our successes and keep pushing forward together! 🚀 Share your wrap-up in the comments! Let’s celebrate together! #MonthlyWrapUp #TechProgress #EdTechCommunity #happynewweek

The Super Bowl is over...but have you heard of the Sertoma Pro Bowl that was played to celebrate our upcoming Friendship Dinner? Watch the video and catch the play by play called by our upcoming Friendship Dinner featured speaker, Charles Davis! On May 14th at the Mill & Mine, we will feature Charles Davis—NFL Commentator for CBS and a former Vol football player. And most importantly, we’ll be honoring Wes Stowers and his family from Stowers Machinery with the Lifetime of Love award.   This isn't just an event; it's a chance to support a great mission and mix and mingle with 350 diverse and influential guests that know how to blend business with a bit of football banter.   Here’s why I think you'll love being part of it: -Spotlight on You: Imagine your brand lighting up our event space and buzzing on social media, just like those stadium lights on game night. -Network Touchdown: It's like the best post-game party for networking, where every handshake could lead to your next big play. -Community Cheers: Your support echoes far beyond the event, spotlighting your commitment to social good—a cheer that resonates with clients and customers alike. -Tax Score: Plus, there might be some nifty tax perks in it for you.   We're creating an experience where your support has a direct, life-changing impact on adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Get your tickets and sponsorships at https://lnkd.in/eBZ6aVsF

Give and it will come back to you, Good measures, pressed down, shaken together and running over shall men give unto you. Most times, we just tend to keep taking and taking and never giving. When I talk about giving, I don’t mean only money. Giving value is one that should be given at all times without withholding. What value are you giving this new week? It may seem small but may mean a lot to the receiver. I have chosen to give value this new week. Happy new week! #value #givingvalue #newweek

So, if you wonder why Amber and I are pushing so hard to help Ruling Our eXperiences, Inc. (ROX) grow, please read the text I received last night from a mother with a 10-year-old daughter. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi Jeff, it's Bev. I wanted to share a precious conversation between Reagan and her friend Ally. They were on FaceTime and Ally said they had ROX at her school on Friday (Ally goes to a different elementary school). Reagan asked her what it was. Hearing Ally explain that they learned about how girls can be confident, and then hearing Reagan say "that is important". It made me smile. I asked Ally what she thought of the things they learned, and of course she said "it was good". Standard kiddo response. So I asked her what she learned, and she said "girls can be leaders". I love that. Thank you for being a part of an organization that is teaching girls how to empower themselves. It's amazing what you and ROX are doing! ------------------------------------------------------------------- It's not me Bev, it's Amber using her story to work through me to help other young girls avoid the on-ramp to the highway of pain she traveled. If you want to help, consider being one of Amber's ACES of Hearts. If you are a company looking for cause to support, please consider being a corporate sponsor for Amber's ACES of Hearts initiative.