Tom Wright, recently Fordham University's Felix E. Larkin Professor in Management, spoke about "Character Strength Profiles: the Many Benefits in Our Work and Play," beginning with a Booker T. Washington quote

 

 

Noting that character and personality are different, Dr. White encouraged us to think about our own character (which is measured in traits such as kindness, capacity to love, integrity, humility, fairness and critical thinking.)  He shared personal stories, including that of his father, who lost his job as President of a university for taking a principled stand.

 

Dr. White has a TED talk on YouTube entitled "Character Counts", which would be an excellent way to hear this great speaker if you missed him.  There were many questions, and the meeting almost went over our allotted time!

 

Also, Dr. White suggested that every morning before each of us start our day to think of 3 things you are grateful for, and SAY THEM OUT LOUD.  We all could benefit from this exercise in this frustrating and scary time.

 

 

Thank you Bob Hardenbrook, for arranging our speaker--you too can suggest or arrange a speaker.  Let Bob, Denny Williams or Jonnie know.

 

 

- Bob Hardenbrook was recognized ($60) for his and Roseann's 30th wedding anniversary and a recent (enjoyable!) camping trip 

- Adam and Kelsey Heuer celebrated their 7th wedding anniversary ($10)

- Adrienne Thomle celebrated her sister's negative COVID-19 test after she was seriously ill.

 

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Special thanks to Burnell Reliford for his technical skill in producing the Zoom meeting, Jonnie Pullman for creating the powerpoint and Bob Stewart for presiding.  It's a team effort--join the team...let us know what you can do...

 

John Howe is doing well--already using a walker with his broken hip...

 

Emily Haustein, our RYE student from Vienna, Austria, is headed home June 18.  She will give us a presentation on her year on either June 4 or 11.  But in the meantime--give her a call, take her to the Lake, for a walk so that her last few weeks here are memorable for more than the virus!