Women Elevated 4 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE We began 2021 with optimism that an end to the COVID-19 pandemic was close at hand. As vaccinations became widely available, many of us celebrated summer by ditching our masks as often as possible. It was a few months of bliss and hopefulness for a complete return to normal. However, the pandemic had other plans, and as vaccinations declined, new variants emerged. The world had to shift course again. Despite the ups and downs of 2021, we remained optimistic and even more committed to our mission – developing the potential of women and improving our community through effective action, education, and leadership. In 2020, we learned how to better our community through virtual means, and 2021 taught us how to merge the virtual and in-person to create a new, hybrid way of looking at community service. We are confident that, despite the challenges we faced, we created a better, more effective experience for our members, community partners, and those we serve. WHITNEY FENECH President
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