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You've Got a Friend!

As you’ll see in Lisa Miller’s column this month, plans for our Spring Conference are well underway—and this one is extra special! We’ll be celebrating 70 years as an organization, a milestone that wouldn’t be possible without the incredible members we’ve had over the decades. What makes MFCP truly stand out is the willingness of our members to share openly and support one another. That generosity is the heartbeat of our association, and it’s why so many lifelong friendships have been formed at our meetings. I’m honored to be part of this amazing community.
A perfect example of Members Helping Members in action happened just last month. We had two eblasts go out with requests for help, and the responses were a testament to the power of our network. One member’s chamber of commerce had asked them to recreate a city map, and they wanted to know what sources others were using. Within 12 hours of the eblast, three solid answers came in—two suggested great mapping resources, and another shared that they create their own maps using Adobe. Just imagine how much time and effort it would have taken to track down those answers the old-fashioned way, one phone call at a time!
The second request was from someone looking for a sample sell sheet that combines pricing for digital and print offerings into one page. That one didn’t generate responses, which tells us something important—there’s a need for this resource. And that’s what MFCP is all about: identifying what our members need and working to fill those gaps. We’ll be taking a closer look at this to see how we can help.
If you ever have a question, problem, or issue, don’t hesitate to reach out to me! I can move quickly to send out a Members Helping Members eblast, and the entire association will help find a solution. It’s one of the greatest benefits of being part of MFCP—having a network of industry professionals ready to assist.
Next week, I’ll be heading into our Strategic Planning session. This is always a valuable time to step back, assess where we are, and have honest conversations about what we can do better. The goal is simple: to ensure that MFCP is here for many years to come, stronger than ever. As I always say, we’re here to help our members make more money—and that’s a responsibility we take seriously!
Thank you for being part of MFCP and for making it the unique, supportive, and forward-thinking organization that it is. I look forward to seeing many of you in April as we celebrate 70 years together!
Lee
A perfect example of Members Helping Members in action happened just last month. We had two eblasts go out with requests for help, and the responses were a testament to the power of our network. One member’s chamber of commerce had asked them to recreate a city map, and they wanted to know what sources others were using. Within 12 hours of the eblast, three solid answers came in—two suggested great mapping resources, and another shared that they create their own maps using Adobe. Just imagine how much time and effort it would have taken to track down those answers the old-fashioned way, one phone call at a time!
The second request was from someone looking for a sample sell sheet that combines pricing for digital and print offerings into one page. That one didn’t generate responses, which tells us something important—there’s a need for this resource. And that’s what MFCP is all about: identifying what our members need and working to fill those gaps. We’ll be taking a closer look at this to see how we can help.
If you ever have a question, problem, or issue, don’t hesitate to reach out to me! I can move quickly to send out a Members Helping Members eblast, and the entire association will help find a solution. It’s one of the greatest benefits of being part of MFCP—having a network of industry professionals ready to assist.
Next week, I’ll be heading into our Strategic Planning session. This is always a valuable time to step back, assess where we are, and have honest conversations about what we can do better. The goal is simple: to ensure that MFCP is here for many years to come, stronger than ever. As I always say, we’re here to help our members make more money—and that’s a responsibility we take seriously!
Thank you for being part of MFCP and for making it the unique, supportive, and forward-thinking organization that it is. I look forward to seeing many of you in April as we celebrate 70 years together!
Lee