To Be or Not to Be, That is the Question

Greetings ProNet members.  It was a hot summer.  Gas prices continued to skyrocket and dialogue with members was few and far between.  

I have sent out a number of "email blasts" only to find many have unsubscribed and many have asked to be taken off the mailing list.  This is good news and bad news.  Good News:  People are getting jobs!!  Bad news:  ProNet is working and our membership is dwindling.  

How do I interpret this?  I know that some of the larger organizations in Central Florida are no longer referring people to us (we do the "same thing" that they do....but they get paid for it).  They feel that they address the needs of professionals so they don't suggest people come to ProNet.  Many of our visitors to our meetings were from others' referrals.  

What do you think?  What is the reason why you haven't come to our meetings?  Can you write me (privately) at hra246@gmail.com?  I continue to say to myself, "the people need ProNet so I am going to keep it alive even if only for a few people".  

Our next meeting is September 22nd at the College Park Towers on Eggleston Ave., Winter Park (off Lee Road).  We start at 5:30 and go to 7:30.  The topic this month will be an effective resume and effective cover letter.  If you are unable to make it, kindly write me at hra246@gmail.com) and let me know as I am wondering if we are to be or not to be....that is the question.  Let me know if you know of a good speaker....I'll be glad to talk with them.  Until then...

Our next meeting is September 22, 2014 at College Park Towers, 2500 Eggleston Ave, Winter Park, FL 32810

Last month our guest speaker was from the Orlando Business Journal.  We had very few show for this meeting.  My guess? The end of the summer and kids were returning to school.

Thus far the guest speaker for September will be an expert on interviewing and resumes....me.  Need some volunteers to help me find new and invigorating speakers.

Need some volunteers to help us find a new venue.  Thus far no one has "stepped to the plate" to help me.

I took a poll last month and was determined that the majority ruled as far as continuing the program.  The winning vote (by a slight margin) was to continue.

Please let your friends know that this program exists.  If they feel that other organizations in Central Florida do not focus on professionals.....ProNet Career Resources (aka ProNet Central Florida) does!

RSVPs are being asked....please write me at hra246@gmail.com  If I get 20 emails between now and the 18th we will have the meeting as scheduled.

Write me and let's get dialogue going.