“Never stop be-leafing in the power of September”

Anonymous

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September can be a month of new beginnings and fresh starts which not only can be exciting but also a bit scary with the challenges that usually accompany them. For example, a new beginning could be as simple as changing the look of your garden but is it really that simple? Think of all the questions we ask when we go to purchase our plants - should I buy a sun or shade plant, what kind of soil should I purchase, should this plant be planted in the dirt or a pot, how often should I water and fertilize it??? And what happens if your garden becomes infected with some pesky insect?  EEEK!!  What to do?? Should I make a quick run to Armstrongs or turn on the computer and click “plant insects” in hopes an online insect specialist will provide me some guidance???

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 Every new beginning whether simple or difficult, is exciting because of what we learn even if we make some mistakes along the way.  I come to you as your new President,  knowing that I will be learning many things and no doubt, making mistakes.  But I’m going to try to remember what I told my students - to never be afraid to ask questions and when we make mistakes, it’s okay because that’s how we learn.

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I welcome September and the challenges I will encounter as your President because I have the support of a fantastic Board.  I’m excited for the promises of new projects, new excursions, and new members for our Club. I’m excited to learn from the great programs that 1st Vice President, Esther Duran, has planned for the upcoming year.  Finally, I’m excited to see each of you on September 9th at 12:30 at the Sea Scout Base.

Looking forward to our first NIGC meeting.

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Linda