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+ Zoom Check-In & Thank Yous
A note of THANKS to Dan Black and Jon Vordermark for the use of their platforms in April and May to keep ACAC connected virtually. See more details below for our June 12th Virtual Meeting, where we will resume the facilitated aspect of our program with Sporty King as our facilitator. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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Have you checked out a ToastMasters group to polish your public speaking skills? Steve Melton invites everyone to attend his Toastmasters Virtual meeting on Wednesday, the 13th at 7:40 p.m. via Zoom. Yes, that TONIGHT! Nicole Greer, The Vibrant Coach, is the featured speaker. To access via Zoom at that time: https://zoom.us/j/325337480
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Do you have an inspiring, uplifting story to share from the Pandemic? Tom Gottcent is teaming on a project where these stories will be shared in a podcast and then become compiled into a book. Do you have a success story, breakthrough or aha that occurred, or a positive experience in helping others? To share email Tom by CLICKING HERE.
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Denise Cagan's firm, VCA Virtual, launched a podcast on March 31st, Nurture Small Business: Creating a Thriving Space which features a 4-part series on Safety in business as North Carolina starts opening back up for business that began this week. To check it out, CLICK
HERE.
- Dianne Chase is offering a significant ACAC discount to members interested in attending her Virtual GENIUS Business Story Telling on Thursday, May 28th from 9:30 - 12:30 p.m. Members who have already gained value from this program include Tom Reda and Sporty King. CLICK HERE to learn more and register. To receive the discount, choose ACAC in the dropdown.
- Sherre’ DeMao, Sporty King and Dianne Chase are part of an interview series as the 20/20 Visionaries along with three other colleagues. The series, Pandemic Perspectives: Inspired Thinking to Thrive Amidst Survival. CLICK HERE to view the series.
- Lena Lumelsky serves on the committee for scheduling speakers with CBEX, a Charlotte Business Exchange group of top-level professionals in business. To learn more, CLICK HERE. Rhonda Evans also has opportunities for speaking through the Project Management Institute. To
learn more, CLICK HERE.
- Sporty King is vying for the crown in his efforts to make it all the way to Toastmasters World Championships! He will compete THIS Saturday morning, live via Zoom between 9:30 - 10 a.m.! To get the EventBrite link, email him or
search on www.eventbrite.com.
- Sherre' DeMao referred Denise Cagan to a contact needing website support.
- One-on-ones that have occurred over the past 30 days (that we know of) include:
- Sherre' DeMao with Dianne Chase and James Pagano.
- John Natoli with John Flynn, Sporty King, David Vacchi and Pam Kollman.
- Denise Cagan with Jordan Stevens
- Thank you to Lena Lumelsky, Timothy Boggs, John Natoli, Amy Hawke and David Vacchi for offering your virtual platforms for use, if needed. Sherre' has since secured Zoom Platinum for her business, however, wanted to send another round of thanks for your willingness to support!
- Sherre' DeMao thanks Sporty King, Dianne Chase, Jon Vordermark and David Koster for checking out her newest client's disruptive business model which could help countless businesses pivot and thrive. If interested in learning more, connect with Sherre'.
- A Thank you goes out to Amy Hawke for being July's upcoming facilitator. We will know more about whether we are going to be virtual or live as the weeks progress. Scroll down to see the topics and dates. Have you attended recent meetings and would you like to facilitate? Reach out to Sherre' to coordinate and discuss the
topic.
- A BIG THANK you to IMC Carolinas for supporting supplies expenses for ACAC.
There was a lot of connecting shared at this past meeting with one-on-ones among many of you. Those who are not on the Goals & Support Spreadsheet may have qualified to add your name to the list.
How do you get added?
- To get your goal and support/resource added, simply check out the PDF and take the initiative to help at least four people with their goal or support request. Report back to Sherre', Karen Bentley, or Jeff Moder, and you will be able to add your goal and support to the list upon verification.
- Clarification: One-on-one meetings are a great start, and will get you recognized for having these meetings in the Shout Out sections. Actually making connections, referrals, or providing resource ideas per the Goals & Support PDF is how you get added.
- Already added: Let us know how you are helping others! This is what this communication is all about!
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Many resources and links were shared by attendees at the meeting on the 10th that were worthwhile to share with all on our distribution list. As a community, helping all in the group adjust, shift, or adapt with resources that could make it easier is a way we all can succeed and prosper
- Gary DePaul share the following Zoom Guide from a colleague that can help everyone understand how to use all its bells and whistles. CLICK HERE to download.
- Lena Lumelsky and John Natoli shared the following resources related to the CARE Act and how to apply for the stimulus funding.
- Steve Melton shared the following link to a podcast by Travis Vance, Beyond COVID-19 that is gaining traction and worth checking out.
- Sporty King shared information on how to register hashtags by going to: https://twubs.com/ . He also shared you can do it for free or pay a $9 fee to verify
them.
- Looking for something fun to do with family and friends while in stay-at-home mode? Sporty King also shared the fun on Friendly Feud (a game that takes its lead from Family Feud) for fun and friendly competitive connecting! CLICK HERE to download app.
+ Attendance Has Its Privileges
ATTENDANCE HAS ITS PRIVILEGES! All the more reason to participate and attend, so you can share your exciting involvements with the group.
- MONTHLY MEMBER ALERTS: To have your items considered, send to sherre@bizgrowthinc.com by the 25th of the month to be considered for the inclusion in the following month.
- Share items that are happening in the upcoming 30-45 days time period. It can be an event you are being featured, or a charitable event.
- Thank yous can be for a referral, an opportunity to collaborate, or some other form of engagement with or support from another member.
- IMPORTANT NOTE: After more than four months of non-attendance, re-engagement with attendance will be required again to be able to share information and be included in the alerts.
- BEING A MEETING FACILITATOR: Did you know? The Leadership Team has determined that another benefit of regular attendance is the opportunity to facilitate a meeting session on a topic you are passionate about that is of value to other ACAC members and their clients. Why do we only allow attendees to be considered? It is yet another form of building trust and engagement within our group. Those who are engaged in the group gain further ways to
connect and showcase success and competencies. Now you know!
- ACCESS TO ATTENDEES LIST: Each meeting, as a follow-up, the attendees emails are shared in a follow-up email, with the hopes that one-on-ones and connections will continue to be fostered outside of the monthly meetings. If you have shared an event at the meeting, you are encouraged to use that list to share further info with those attendees in a follow-up communication.
Always the Second Friday of the Month!
June 12 - Sporty King
Can Youwz Use Humor? Plus Public Speaking Tips
July 10 - Amy Hawke
Mindfulness in Relationship Building
Why are ACAC and IMC a great strategic combination for your consulting business? Here is what Karen Bentley shared about why she joined IMC and values ACAC.
"Since starting my consulting business in early 2018, I have attended dozens of networking and business development meetings; ACAC being one of those. ACAC is the only professional organization I have committed to attending consistently because I have found it to be of high value - a group of professionals committed not only to the growth of their business, but also authentically committed to seeing their colleagues succeed. As a result of my participation in ACAC, I
had an opportunity to attend a Carolinas Chapter IMC meeting which piqued my interest in learning more about the national organization. Additionally, through the trusting relationships built at ACAC I was asked to present a workshop at the September quarterly meeting of the IMC Carolinas Chapter. Having had an opportunity to interact with the professionals engaged with IMC here in North Carolina, I was motivated to join the national organization. As with ACAC,
the IMC is an organization committed to providing quality content and a strong network of professionals committed to each other's success." - Karen Bentley, Bentley Consulting Group
To learn more about IMC USA and IMC Carlinas, CLICK HERE.
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