EXECUTIVE DIRECTOSR’S MESSAGE
you care about and those around you more resilient.”
Stress can cause the following:
• Feelings of fear, anger, sadness, worry, numbness or frustration
• Changes in appetite, energy, desires and interests
• Difficulty concentrating and making decisions
• Difficulty sleeping or nightmares
• Physical reactions, such as headaches, body pains, stomach problems and skin rashes
• Worsening of chronic health problems • Worsening of mental health conditions
• Increased use of tobacco, alcohol, and other substances
After reading this, it appears to me that being self-employed and the stress from quarantining/social distancing share all the same side effects. You would think that most people in our industries would already have sufficient preparation to adequately deal with the challenges of limited control and limited personal interaction. Sometimes, the additional stress placed on us by another event can be overwhelming, and I don’t want to diminish the real side effects of what we have all had to navigate for the last 18 months.
A few months ago the island of Puerto Rico ran out of Michelob Ultra. It took several weeks for the beer to be delivered. It happened again last week, so alcohol consumption has definitely increased probably as a result of COVID or in celebration of the end of quarantining. Whether it’s the beer supply or parts supply, the chain is broken and likely won’t fully recover for some time. I have read forecasts that put a total recovery time frame at two years. I agree with my
friend Bobby, who wrote about the people in our industry being very resourceful and taking what can be viewed as setbacks and turning them into opportunities.
Work on a good diet, get plenty of sleep, exercise at least 3 times a week, and start interacting with people at a level you are comfortable with. Take care of yourself so you can be the family leader and or business leader the people around you expect and deserve. It is not easy nor is it completely over so hang in there, we can see the light at the end of the tunnel.
My wife Sandy, Linda Skoglund, Mary Margaret Miller, and myself have tried to improve the membership experience. We are proud of The Cooling Journal, Lunch & Learn webinars, virtual conferences, and the Solder & Soot podcast that we have produced over the past year. I am repeating myself when I tell you the pandemic forced us to change how we disseminate information to our members. If not for the pandemic, we may not have acted so quickly. As one door closes usually two more open providing us an opportunity to change. We must be alert and vigil to be able to recognize new things which will enhance our businesses or in this case our association. Our team is awesome, and we are blessed to have them working for our association.
Fall Conference September 16-17, 2021
We are busy finalizing preparations for our in-person Fall conference. The host hotel is the Gaylord Texan hotel in Grapevine. We are going to meet in the Grapevine Concourse Event Center, which is on the Grapevine lake and golf course.
In addition to our leadership presenta- tions and technical sessions, we have designed the conference to allow people ample time to socialize and catch up with
friends and business associates they may not have seen for over a year. We are making this event family-friendly since Grapevine has so much to offer including Legoland Discovery Center and the SEA LIFE Grapevine Aquarium.
On the evening of Thursday, September 16, we are hosting a barbecue that the attendees and their families are invited to join. We will also have diverse programs and unique activities. After our Road Tour on Friday, September 17, everyone will have a chance to create spray paint art in Dallas on some building walls owned by Chad Spence at Industrial Radiator Service.
Attendees will also be able to visit the gun shop across the street from Industrial Radiator Service. This shop sold Jack Ruby the .38 special that was used to murder Lee Harvey Oswald. Along with a tour of Industrial Radiator Service and insight as to how they do business, we will be able to tour the surrounding area which is occupied by artists and art galleries. This conference is not just about business, but rather reconnecting and celebrating the chance to be together in-person.
Please join us in Texas this September. Registration for this event is now available through our website
http://narsa-idea.org. Please sign up early so we can properly plan and accommodate everyone who wants to attend.
Mark Taylor NARSA/IDEA Executive Director
mtaylor@narsa.org (410) 320-5119
Be sure to follow @narsanow
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