To the AFP-WNY community,
I wanted to take this opportunity to write to you with this note on behalf of our chapter board of directors. All of us within the AFP-WNY community are likely dealing with similar professional and personal challenges bought on by the COVID-19 situation. During these rapidly-evolving and unprecedented circumstances, please know that you are not alone and that members of this chapter, as always, are here to support one another.
Support and connection are critical in times like these. It is also abundantly clear that safety and social distancing are immensely important.
To that end, I am very proud that our chapter, with years of supportive membership, has built a foundational balance of assets that, in times like these, allow us to focus on our members and our community first, and on financial implications in due course.
Below are a few forthcoming changes to our regularly-scheduled engagement opportunities. We believe in seeking the appropriate balance between safety and adherence to local, state and federal guidance, while also being able to provide members helpful resources and networking opportunities.
- Professional Development Series that are scheduled in the near future will be moved to a virtual meeting space, and will be free for AFP members. Please be on the lookout for follow-up communications related to each event.
- We will also be implementing virtual networking opportunities, centered on topics of interest and timeliness. These forums will provide space for connection, best practice, and idea sharing within our community.
- Information on future events and their respective formats will be communicated as circumstances evolve. Please be on the lookout for regular updates via email, as well as on the AFP-WNY website, afpwnychapter.org.
Lastly, and most importantly, I hope that each of you are prepared for the disruptions we will continue face in the coming days and weeks. Please know how thankful we are to have you as a member of AFP-WNY, and that we will continually strive to provide helpful resources and support during these unprecedented times.
Best,
Justin Johnston
President AFP-WNY