Spring salutations!

Everywhere we look, we are seeing and feeling signs of Spring, those iconic representations that say to us the time of new life is here. Spring is when we begin deep cleaning the winter clutter, catch up on maintenance projects we fell behind on, emerge from our winter doldrums and make the changes we have been putting off as the bright sun and fresh air inspire our desire for renewal. 

Is it any wonder that March was picked as the ideal time of year for National Women's History Month, honoring women, our original sources of life?

In dedication to women throughout history, we've devoted our newsletter this month to the topic of incorporating and preserving their stories into our preservation.  History by its very nature is inclusive - the entire american story, including all experiences and contributions regardless of race, creed, or sex, is a rich tapestry of diversity to be honored.  We do not have to ask how segments of our population should "fit into" history, history has already included them.  

In my musings on the topic of women throughout history, I am struck by how connected we all are.  Surely we women today aren't all that different than the women of the past.  When I think of the women in my Father's family traveling across the country in a covered wagon from Missouri to Oregon, I have to wonder just what the persuasive Groshong men would have had to promise me to get me to commit to leaving everything I have known and traveling for twenty miles a day across unfriendly terrain.

Surely these oft neglected and forgotten female figures in our past are no less strong, resourceful, and inspirational than the strong women role models we have today pioneering through the modern frontiers of business.

We hope you'll take the time to read this month's content to learn more about how to preserve women's history and the resources and best practices to do so.  This month's articles focus on how and why women's stories are important to historic preservation, the kinds of artifacts they left behind that we can use to learn their stories, the challenges that incorporating the feminine perspective might meet and how to overcome them, where you can learn more about preserving women in history, and more.  

Don't forget to introduce yourself to the "Women of HR". If for no other reason than to see us posing as "Rosie the Riveter"!

Katie O'Brien and Karri Sensenig have joined our growing HR family, and we are incredibly lucky to work with such a group of talented, opinionated, and passionate ladies who are quirky, smart, and entertaining.  I hope you enjoy getting to know us better.

As always your comments, suggestions, and feedback are appreciated.

All the best,