Dear Members and Friends:

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We continue to be so energized following the the 25th Anniversary Spring Conference! It was amazing and we want to thank those who attended and especially the workshop and keynote presenters. We extend a special "thank you" to Jacob Park and the rest of the VBSR Program Committee for all of the great ideas and support as we pulled the content together. The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive and the information exchanged and the relationships developed will certainly be long lasting.
 
At the start of the Conference we took some time to look back and celebrate the past quarter century of VBSR. What our members have accomplished together is really inspiring. We were reminded about how VBSR has always been ahead of the times and how the vision of the founders continues to be relevant today. Click here to check out this list of 25 accomplishments of 25 years. (As you might expect it was hard to limit to 25!)

So what about the future? We know VBSR's mission continues to be essential, the power of business to change the world is well understood, but we must continue to challenge ourselves to improve our own practices and we also must stretch beyond our comfort zone and push our policy makers and business colleagues. Issues like climate change and income disparity do not bode well for a sustainable future for our businesses, communities, and families. Our work is not done and we need your support and engagement as we look to the future.

As you might be aware, VBSR is currently in the search process for it's next Executive Director. We are looking for someone who has the right mix of passion and skills to bring this organization forward, to tackle the next set of challenges, and to seize the next opportunities. Please let people know about this opportunity!

Since this is my last enews intro, I do want to share with all of you that it has truly been a honor to have worked for the past 9 ½ years for VBSR. I am proud of the important work we have done together and I thank you for trusting me with the stewardship of this outstanding organization. I am excited for VBSR's future and can't wait to see what great things you will accomplish. The VBSR businesses community and it's amazing individuals will forever have a special place in my heart. I have always said you all are the best and the brightest and that you make the world a better place, and you have never proven me wrong. All the best to all of you.