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digital media demanding consumer focus, a paper post card can be
something stuck on a refrigerator or that connects with a constituents' hands.
During a session on the state of the profession, inter-generational challenges
across Baby Boomers, Generation X and Millennials were discussed and
ideas were shared about how to promote authentic connections. One
president from Texas' CEC Unit, a woman of the Millennial generation,
shared that she choose to call each and every member of her group so that
they would connect with her personally as the new leader. This was
discussed as an older method of outreach that resonated across the many
members of her group.
Within our insurance information session, we actually learned that our
plans cover onsite gatherings, should we ever wish to host a pre-convention
meeting. Many larger divisions within CEC host full conventions in different
areas of the country, for us, we may use the "old school" method of hosting or
co-hosting meetings in locations as pre or post-convention learning
opportunities. As a Division, and not a collection of individuals, we are an
organization that is exploring old and new ideas for increasing our relevance
and engagement with members and non-members. We need your ideas and
engagement to solve problems and have a larger impact in our fields. We
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