November brings thoughts of Thanksgiving and National Career Development month. What do you have planned for both?

Thanksgiving is a time to be grateful for all that has happened throughout the year, what is in progress, and all that is to come. Consider spending the month creating a gratitude journal. In addition, look for unique ways to show thanks for employees, clients, family and friends. Why? On Tuesday, I was talking to a woman named Shirley who works at the hotel I am staying at this week, and she told me her best friend's four-year-old son died that morning. She showed me pictures and went on to talk about how her friend was very grateful for the time that she had with her son and wouldn't trade that for anything.
 

What relationships are you most grateful for? When is the last time that you let them know how you feel?
 

This is a wonderful opportunity to offer teleseminars, workshops, lunch-n-learns, or complimentary coaching sessions to employees or clients. Even though it is celebrated all month, many activities will fall during the week of November 16. If you have not planned anything to date, what can you do?

Thank you to all who exercised your right to vote this year! We are excited to announce the following members who will be joining the board in 2016:

In addition, we officially announced Karen Delk as the Community Group Director, as a non-board member position. You can see a list of the 2015 board members here. Over the next couple of months these incoming board members will be working with those who are in the current positions to begin the transition for 2016. The full list of 2016 Board Members will distributed in December. If you have ideas for any of the ICF-NJ in 2016, feel free to email your suggestions.

ICF-NJ is excited to be a part of your support system and look forward to having you at future events!