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Happy Spring to our Impact100 DC Members and Friends!
It’s impossible not to feel a sense of possibility and hope as the spring flowers bloom and the weather finally warms—such a refreshing change in these challenging times!
Last weekend, I had the pleasure of running into a group of beloved former students. Our conversation transported me back to the chorus classroom, where we explored the many layers of the word ensemble through music. Long-time readers of this column will forgive me, I hope, for once again bringing up the ensemble metaphor as it so perfectly captures the spirit of our wonderful Impact100 DC community.
In a musical ensemble, the overall quality of the sound is a result of each distinctive vocal timbre. It is also a result of the degree to which those voices listen to others in the interest of achieving a unified and beautiful sound. In a highly musical (i.e. successful) chorus, the commitment of each singer to the beauty of that collective sound produces an awesome kind of power that extends far beyond the sum of its parts.
I’ve consistently heard from our Focus Area Committee Chairs how open, honest, and respectful the discussions have been, how deeply members value learning from one another, and how much they appreciate the diverse perspectives shared. This year, we’ve hosted two new member coffees and two happy hours, and at every event, I’ve been struck by the richness of the conversations among members who were meeting for the first time or reconnecting after a few months. It’s clear that each of you values diversity of thought and recognizes the incredible power of coming together. That’s one of the many reasons I’m so proud to be a part of Impact100 DC.
All my best,
Ann
President
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