From Our Founders
August 2024
As July draws to a close, we want to take a moment to reflect and share our experiences and thoughts from the past month with you.
We made a conscious decision to take July off to play, relax, regroup, and rest, prioritizing quality time with our families. We both have had children and grandchildren visiting from out of town, filling our quiet homes with love, turmoil, sound, laughter, and responsibility. While we weren’t working in the traditional sense, our days were filled with the important task of being present with our loved ones. This time has been invaluable, reminding us of the essential balance between work and family.
There is a saying, “Man plans, and G-d laughs.” Our plan to step away from our computers and meetings to reset did come to fruition. However, the turmoil in our country and the world, with political unrest and extreme weather events, often left us shaking our heads in angst and disgust. These events served as a stark reminder of the unpredictability of life and the importance of staying grounded amidst chaos.
As this month ends, we look forward to the start of the Summer Olympics. The Olympics have always been a symbol of unity and hope, bringing together athletes from around the world to compete and celebrate their shared dreams and aspirations. The Olympic Games remind us that despite our differences, we can come together in the spirit of friendly competition and mutual respect.
In these challenging times, it is crucial not to lose ourselves in the chaos. Like the Olympians, we all have dreams and hopes. Sometimes life gets in the way, and these dreams manifest differently than we had envisioned. But it is important to hold onto them and allow them to guide us through uncertainty.
As we move forward, let us remember to balance our ambitions with the joy and responsibilities of our personal lives. Together, we can navigate the complexities of our world and continue to strive for the dreams that unite us.
Warm regards,
L and L
Celebrating Lotus Network’s Recent Successes
We are thrilled to share the highlights of our recent golf tournament and hike, which were tremendously successful! Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to our hard-working committees, dedicated volunteers, generous sponsors, amazing golfers, and steadfast hikers for their unwavering support and participation. Their contributions, time, and enthusiasm were pivotal in making these events fun and memorable.
In addition, we send a huge shout-out to:
Sheryl Goodman – Golf Chair
Vicki Dansky and Kathy Boyle – Stepping Out Chairs
Leslie Melzer and Kathy Basel – Auction Chairs
Their incredible dedication and ever-present leadership were always present. We are grateful for their countless hours and unwavering commitment which made our hike, golf tournament, and auction a resounding success.
We also extend our deepest appreciation to the phenomenally beautiful Arrowhead Golf Course for hosting Lotus Network’s 2nd Golf Tournament. The picturesque setting and impeccable service provided the perfect backdrop for our tournament.
Congratulations to our top performing teams:
First Place:
Art Turnbil, Sam Ryan, Cole Nybren, Andrew Johnson
Second Place Tie:
Paul Lilly, Gregg Lee, Sherry Andonian, Taylor Smith
Stephanie Zaitz, Sam Zaitz, Erin Marsico, Jonathan Marsico
Third Place:
Sheryl Goodman, Jon Goodman, Tad Willenbrock, Betsi Willenbrook
Special accolades to the winners of the individual contests:
Women’s Longest Drive: Sherry Andonian
Men’s Longest Drive: Jonathan Marsico
Cash Hole Winner: Mike Gerski
Lastly, we want to thank our magnanimous donors who contributed fabulous items and deals for our online auction. We were thrilled to partner with so many local businesses and artists. Their generous support, along with the spirited bidding from our wonderful community, ensured the auction’s success. Our auction combined with our golf tournament and hike raised over $126,000.00 for Lotus Network.
There is so much to be thankful for! Together, we are making a difference.
L and L
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