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Words From The Chair

Kernesa Samana / 2020 THE Ohio WiNUP Chapter Chair

WiNUP Family- so much has changed since our last newsletter. The U.S. now has more than 30,000 cases of coronavirus and most of us are under orders to stay at home. The term ‘social distancing’ is a regular part of our vocabulary and toilet paper has become a commodity. I have spent more time on social media than normal, and have found some great meme’s to help lighten the mood, including one that I identify with that says “When you find out your normal daily lifestyle is called quarantine”.

Whether you are an introvert or an extravert, adapting to these new orders can be a difficult adjustment. As we get through these times together, what if we think about practicing distant socializing, instead of social distancing? Can we leverage technology to connect? Can we build online communities and find new ways to interact with each other? I believe we can, and would like to invite each of you to join the WiNUP Slack workspace by using the invitation link below. You can access the link either through your smartphone or personal laptop. If placing on your phone, download the app and create your personal account prior to opening the link below. Use the #general channel to share encouragement, information and ideas with your fellow WiNUP members. There will be channels for each committee to share specific committee ideas. This is one way to stay connected with our chapter.

The song for this month comes from Rebecca Auker- and is “Underdog” by Alicia Keys. I hope this song inspires you to “Keep on keeping at what you love”

Stay safe and healthy!

If you have a song that moves you - send it to me, I may include it in a future newsletter!

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March 2020