VISIONS Internal Newsletter & Updates
Last Updated On: 8.13.2024
Department Updates
Welcome to our updated newsletter format! We’re trying on this new approach to help you get information in a more streamlined and referenceable way. So try it out, and let us know what you think and if you have any ideas around content, topic order, or usability. Email comms@visions-inc.org to share your strokes and options!
We've also opened up a survey link for you to leave strokes and options as you so feel. We want to hear from you! https://www.surveymonkey.com/
Besides working toward our next strategic plan, we are excitedly planning for our 40th anniversary event in Boston on September 27th at the State Room. The team will be sharing more information below - and I encourage you to purchase your tickets (use “FAMILY” as the access code) and invite your friends and colleagues. We are happy to help you share for potential sponsorships with templated language, if that is helpful, as well: we are fundraising for the formal launch of our Institute, so all sponsorships help support VISIONS’ work into the future. We’d also like to invite you to leave a memory video on Memento (please share with others in your communities to create a movement highlighting why the work is so important)!
I wanted to account for two things and I am grateful that these are two things I got feedback on.
I wanted to sincerely apologize for any negative impact caused by scheduling our 40th anniversary on a Sabbath. I now understand the significance of this day and deeply regret the oversight on our part. The 27th of September was the only date that did not fall on a high holiday in the fall before the elections where many of our community was available. I also apologize for the tone of our message about the discounted tickets and how it impacted some of our community.
If there is additional information that you want to share about impact, I am open to hearing and learning. We are committed to being more mindful and inclusive in our planning to ensure all members of our community can participate in our celebrations and events. I want to express my gratitude for bringing this issue to my attention. Your feedback is essential in helping us improve, and your understanding and continued support are greatly appreciated. Thank you for trusting me enough to share.
Lastly, I know the 40th is a huge lift for many - from those who are working endlessly to make this an enjoyable and successful event, as well as to all of you who are attending, especially those of you who are traveling from farther away. Thank you.
I look forward to seeing many of you in Boston next month and on zoom before then!
Upcoming Events
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Please see the below draft of our 40th anniversary itinerary! We will continue updating as we have more information.
Out Doing the Work
Our partner, Mediators Beyond Borders International, featured Jeanne Firth and VISIONS facilitation in an interview:
From the Office
The office will be closed on the dates below. If you need assistance while the office is closed, you can refer to the VISIONS Help Cheat Sheet. |
- Labor Day - Sept. 2, 2024
- VISIONS Office Closed Fall Break - Sept. 3-6, 2024
- Indigenous Peoples Day - Oct. 14, 2024
- VISIONS Office Closed Fall Break - Nov. 25-29, 2024
Have any general feedback, questions, or ideas? Let us know! You can complete this survey and someone from VISIONS will reach out to you.