In 1624, English poet John Donne wrote the famous line, “No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main.”
In short, this means that no person is completely independent. All people are interconnected and rely on community, relationships, and society. What affects one of us has the power to affect all of us.
Midwest Free Community Papers has it right in the name: we are a community. We prosper when we come together to share our wins, our lessons learned, and to brainstorm new ideas.
We may be scattered throughout the Midwest, but once a year we extend the invitation to gather and be in each other’s presence. It is the single best opportunity to make connections, learn from one another, and discover new ideas and processes.
It is also a great opportunity for me, as someone new to the role of Executive Director, to meet all of you in person. I want to make meaningful connections so I can better understand what is important to you. What is the association doing right? What could we be doing differently? I want to know the things that matter most and how we can better support you. That’s what this association is all about.
If you’ve been attending for years, you already understand the intrinsic value of this annual event. If you haven’t been in a while, now is a great time to return. With so many changes happening in the association, the industry, and the world, I guarantee you’ll learn something new. And if you’ve never attended a conference, I encourage you to give it a chance. Year after year, many members say conference is one of the top reasons they belong to the association, and that the knowledge they gain more than covers the cost of attending.
I’ve already had the opportunity to connect with vendors, members, and customers through many of the association’s programs and benefits. Now I hope you’ll be next on the list. I’ll be at conference, ready to greet you and hear your story.
Don’t be an island—and don’t be a stranger. See you all in Cedar Falls.
Register for conference here: https://www.mfcp.org/news-events
In short, this means that no person is completely independent. All people are interconnected and rely on community, relationships, and society. What affects one of us has the power to affect all of us.
Midwest Free Community Papers has it right in the name: we are a community. We prosper when we come together to share our wins, our lessons learned, and to brainstorm new ideas.
We may be scattered throughout the Midwest, but once a year we extend the invitation to gather and be in each other’s presence. It is the single best opportunity to make connections, learn from one another, and discover new ideas and processes.
It is also a great opportunity for me, as someone new to the role of Executive Director, to meet all of you in person. I want to make meaningful connections so I can better understand what is important to you. What is the association doing right? What could we be doing differently? I want to know the things that matter most and how we can better support you. That’s what this association is all about.
If you’ve been attending for years, you already understand the intrinsic value of this annual event. If you haven’t been in a while, now is a great time to return. With so many changes happening in the association, the industry, and the world, I guarantee you’ll learn something new. And if you’ve never attended a conference, I encourage you to give it a chance. Year after year, many members say conference is one of the top reasons they belong to the association, and that the knowledge they gain more than covers the cost of attending.
I’ve already had the opportunity to connect with vendors, members, and customers through many of the association’s programs and benefits. Now I hope you’ll be next on the list. I’ll be at conference, ready to greet you and hear your story.
Don’t be an island—and don’t be a stranger. See you all in Cedar Falls.
Register for conference here: https://www.mfcp.org/news-events