February Connections

Hello members!

As we enter into 2010, I wish you all the success and happiness. I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every member for their contributions, friendship and support that I have received since joining the network a few years ago. I consider it such an honor to be part of a great organization and I look forward to seeing you all in the New Year!

Our President-elect, Janet LaBerge, (Dirty Deeds, Done Dirt Cheap), took this opportunity to reflect on the many people in the Network whom she wishes to acknowledge:

“It has been another great year being a member of SSWBN. Because of my relationships in the Network, my business has continued to grow and I’ve met so many funny, intelligent people. My business goal this year was to do business only with people who are funny or fun, so it has made for a great year, as this Network has lots of funny people in it. Life is too short. Laugh a lot!

“Thanks to everyone in the Network who made me laugh or laughed at my jokes, especially the women who visit my “office,” aka the Alumni Café in Pembroke. For this month, thanks go out to Priscilla Chura of Small Biz CFO, who has taken over the bookkeeping duties at The Devanna Center, where I sit on the Board of Directors. Many thanks to Veva Johnson, of Professional Bookkeeping Services, who performed this job previously; and we thank her for her many years on the Board of Directors.

“Thank you to Casey Kerr of Roaring Stones for the beautiful bracelet, necklace and key chain that she made for me. Not only are they beautiful, but because they are made from healing stones, they are helping to ward off negative energy and bring positive light into my life. Thanks to Barry Gordon, of Gordon, Mond & Ott, Attorneys at Law, who is helping a friend of mine who was injured in a rear end car accident and has finally made the difficult decision to take legal action. Thanks to Alison Schirone, of AC Associates, for the privilege of helping with a cleanout for her husband Bob. Thanks to Patty Dunigan (Patty Payroll) of BizChecks for offering to do the payroll at The Devanna Center for free in 2010 as a way of giving back to the community.

“Thanks to Heather Bren of Mastors and Servant Risk Services for reviewing all my insurance policies to assure I have adequate coverage. Thanks to Patty Funder of LaserLight for starting the skin rejuvenation process on my face (the after-face will be revealed at State of the Network in January). I appreciate that she didn’t pull out a belt sander, but used a smallish laser tool! Thanks to Lynda Chuckran of Welch Health Care for introducing me to the manager of their new facility, Village at Proprietors Green. Finally, thanks to Terri Martini of The Front Street Gourmet in Scituate. She put together a fantastic basket that made me look like a million bucks when I dropped it off to my disposal folks at DESAC.

“Hope I haven’t left anyone out. Thanks to all of you who may have received something free from me this year and agreed to follow my motto of “Pay It Forward.” This world is a better place when we all do it.”

And finally, Our SSWBN Director of Operations, Katie Howard wants to thank Christy Kendrick of ACME Glass. Katie writes, “I had a crack in my windshield that needed to be replaced. I called the Abington ACME shop, they came and picked up my car (it’s too big to replace in the driveway), and brought it back within 45 minutes. Great customer service with a smile! Thanks to ACME! Beep Beep!”
Katie also thanks Toni Eaton of Old Colony Hospice for her guidance in helping a family member in need. “She is a super resource and I can’t thank her enough,” said Katie.

May you all have a great start to this New Year! Let’s start 2010 off with a bang! Get those Connections going and please submit them to me by the 18th of the month.

Cheers!

Kristen Ford-Hernandez
Premiere Pros
www.premierepros.com
Kristen@premierepros.com

“Year’s end is neither an end nor a beginning but a going on, with all the wisdom that experience can instill in us.” ~Hal Borland