PRESIDENT'S CORNER AUGUST 2015
Dear Friends,
I hope your summer has been going well!
Transitions and Leadership are the two words that come to mind when I think about what WFWP USA has been experiencing over the last few months--and also in our most recent annual chairwomen's retreat. The retreat / leadership training was an intergenerational effort from beginning to end and drew 50 ladies, from ages 17 to 70. Together we discussed--and experienced--this year's theme, "GROWTH - Uplift, Upgrade, Collaborate" (see article below).
Transitions and growth are occurring as new and younger women are stepping forward to take leadership in various WFWP chapters. As this happens, the more seasoned and experienced ladies are taking on the role of mentors and are now able to move on to other areas of their passion (we will have more information on this in subsequent newsletters).
Also I would like to introduce and welcome our new national membership coordinator, Pam Stein, who will assist in the growth of our national organization and each chapter thereof. Welcome, Pam!
Transitions and growth are also reflected and noted on a more personal and spiritual level in some articles in this August issue, as leadership always involves self-reflection, self-change, judiciously taking care of "me," and prayer in order to expand our maternal heart and embrace the painful and the unlovable.
As we close this month, we also commemorate the third anniversary of the passing of our co-founder, the Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon. It will be marked in Korea and elsewhere around the world on August 30. Before he passed, he especially encouraged women to play a central role in leading the world to sustainable peace. We thank him for his legacy of love and living for the sake of others, and it is our commitment to expand this now and in the years to come.
Have a great rest of the summer!
Warmly,
Angelika
P.S.--On an entirely different and much more earthy note, don't miss checking out our movie recommendation and a delicious recipe for meat loaf!