Looking back at the past, and looking forward to the future!

     

Going back to diversity, another question we pondered was how to address local needs in a country/community with a growing population of immigrants who have come to this country/community for a better life, who may be from developing countries, and may have seen far greater poverty and need in their own countries. We heard the story of Sean Linder's parents (Sean, as you all know, is the Co-Chair of United Way's Emerging Leaders), who adopted two girls from Bulgaria and Kazakhstan respectively, who had spent their first few years living in derelict and dangerous circumstances. We realized that a child in need we positively impact here, could have a future impact on a child in need from any corner of the world, that change begins at home and with, as David said, "building equity" in our own community for our families' future. He also encouraged us to go through a community impact experience, and promised to get something set up for us in the near future.

On a lighter note, David showed his quirky sense of humor, pulling out an old-school tobacco pipe and posing for pictures!! We had several other hilarious moments that had us cracking up at the things he said, but what happens at Chess and Checkers Restaurant, stays at Chess and Checkers Restaurant. You'll just have to come to our next event to witness our shenanigans!! ; ) 





















On behalf of all the Emerging Leaders, I also want to extend a warm welcome to our (hopefully) new members Matthew and Laurel, who spent the evening with us. We'd love to have you join this amazing crew and look forward to seeing you at future events!

I leave you, as always, with a question: how do you envision being part of the future - that of your family, your community, and the world at large? 

- Pooja