I like community events where I can be at a table and talk to the people who most need to know about what we can offer. Being a part of the non-profit world for the past 15 years has taught me what to expect at these events and how to maximize downtime. Having a table at a community event is one-part networking and one-part resource fair. I enjoy these opportunities because connecting with people energizes me. Here’s how lugging a Lucite box into an event center at 7:00 AM on a Saturday fills my bucket: Face Time with Awesome People In the Caregiving Community.My lovely wife had reconstructive surgery after breast cancer 10 years ago. Afterward, the surgeon was the first person who spoke to me, to let me know how she was doing. Last Saturday, I saw him at the Breast Cancer Education Association’s annual conference. It was an opportunity to tell him again how much I appreciate him. I get called “Jack. I get pleasure being referred to as “Jack” by people who approach the table. I stopped correcting people a while back because they’re not too far off. Connecting with Caregivers I love connecting with Caregivers, particularly guy caregivers. Lots of fellas are stunned that an organization like Jack’s seems tailored just for them, and it reminds me all over again why what we do is so important. Being “Neighborly" There’s also something delightful about getting to know a “neighbor” whose table is next to you. You certainly learn about the organization, but a surprising number of personal connections are made too. Being a Resource for Community PartnersAnother favorite moment during these events is seeing health care professionals who approach the table go through their mental “rolodex” and land on the perfect person to refer. A Bonus! Plus... if you time it right, you can get both breakfast and lunch! We like community events so much that we are having one of our own! We are partnering with The Negative Space, presenting sponsor, the Colon Cancer Coalition, and a bunch of other fantastic organizations and businesses to bring the first full day CaregiverCON to the Twin Cities. This is a day made just for people who are caring for a loved one with a health crisis. If you, or someone you know is a Caregiver, sign up today! November 2nd is Approaching quickly, and we want to save a spot for you. To learn more, visit caregivercon.com to see the full agenda, the speakers, the sponsors, and to register. It’s only $10 and breakfast and lunch are included!
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