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Dive into our most recent issue of Heritage and discover how planned giving can create your legacy at Texas A&M.

Great to be back again serving as emcee at the 17th Annual Hearts of Texas Luncheon, honoring Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, Randy Bowman, Community Partners of Dallas and the Lewisville ISD. Volunteerism transforms lives! Thanks to Volunteer Now CEO, Rachel Currie Triska, for inspiring her incredible team. Americans gave 4.1 billion hours of service to humanity as volunteers last year. There's nothing more impactful than making a difference in the lives of those who need it most. As I share in my keynote address: "Live your life as a go-getter, yet, forever share your life as a go-giver."

There are challenges living on St Helena, but these challenges foster a unique way of life. With a focus on family, community, nature and culture.   Find out more about who we are: https://shorturl.at/AChy6

SimpleCitizen recently partnered with a group of government, non-profit and local service organizations to help new arrivals complete employment authorization documents. Our software helped eligible attendees self-generate their immigration forms, while volunteer attorneys and accredited DOJ representatives reviewed them for legal accuracy. To me, this is a partnership that demonstrates what scalable access to justice solutions can look like when you bring together for-profit tech businesses, legal aid providers and community organizations to solve urgent problems. If you're interested in learning more about how we do this work (pro bono) please reach out. #legalinnovation Robert Ambrogi and Sarah Glassmeyer, I can't help but tag you both here in light of your recent posts about the potential of private/public/non-profit #legaltech partnerships.

It's inspiring to see business owners dedicating their time to learning and evolving together. It requires openness, honesty, and transparency, which means being vulnerable enough to acknowledge weaknesses or blind spots and being receptive to others' input for personal growth.

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Some interesting facts about St. Patrick’s Day: St. Patrick’s Origin: Despite being the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick was actually born in Britain. He was captured into slavery and taken to Ireland, where he later returned as a Christian missionary. No Snakes in Ireland: The story of St. Patrick driving snakes out of Ireland is a myth. In reality, Ireland has never had any native snake species to begin with. Leprechauns and Fairies: The leprechaun, often associated with St. Patrick’s Day, is derived from Celtic folklore. These ‘small-bodied fellows’ were believed to be fairies and were known for their shoemaking skills. “The Luck of the Irish” is a phrase that originally emerged in America during the gold and silver rush eras, when Irish miners were often successful in their endeavors. Contrary to popular belief, it’s not an old Irish saying but an American one, and it was initially used in a somewhat derogatory way to attribute the Irish miners’ successes to luck rather than their hard work. Over time, the phrase has taken on a more positive connotation, celebrating the Irish for their perceived good fortune and resilience, especially in the face of adversity. Today, it’s commonly used to express good luck and is often associated with St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.

Today, September 8, we celebrate Grandparents' Day, which honors our grandparents' wisdom and experience. Their life lessons helped shape who we are today. Share a lesson you’ve learned from your grandparents 😃 #GrandparentsDay #LifeLessons #NewMethodsConsulting #AliciaPeterkin #HRConcierge

Happy Saint Joseph's Day! 🎉 Today, as we celebrate the patron saint of workers and families, let's reflect on the values of integrity, diligence, and compassion that Saint Joseph embodies. Just as he was dedicated to his craft and his family, may we strive to bring these qualities into our everyday business practices. Wishing you all a blessed Saint Joseph's Day! #SaintJosephsDay #BusinessValues #WorkEthic"

Way to go Maeve! Thanks for sharing your talents, story and leadership.