We were a large group for our August meeting – our first at Turnstone Center for the Disabled. We welcomed new folks to the table, including an out-of-town visitor brought by a committed member. Jen Neher hosted and provided resources and a plate Cookie Cottage cookies that we were happy to devour.
Jen led us through a discussion on the Power of Networking, using an online resource that she tweaked based on her experiences and training. We were all delighted to learn that Jen loves development, as she explained it, owing to the relationships she has built.
We talked about Networking as a life skill and how to do it ethically, with integrity, about getting out of our comfort zones, role modeling and more. Our conversation flowed into privacy concerns on social networks and we all had something to say about balance.
Jen wrapped up our meeting with a full facility tour of Turnstone where we saw the myriad services made available to folks with physical disabilities.
We chatted briefly about some upcoming opportunities for NeXtGeners, including a fall and/or spring retreat with a mentor/s. We’re still pulling details together – we’ll post to the blog as we it comes together.
Many thanks to Jennifer for hosting a lively conversation and meeting!
