Tomorrow morning I fly home from the RID Region V Conference in Sacramento California.
It was a great conference, not just for all the things that went well, but also for the example the Conference Committee set when faced with problems. I know they faced some major issues, but as a presenter, it did not seem to affect us or the attendees. The committee kept a cool head and seemed to be unflappable - I really admire that.
The participants in both sessions approached the samples with customary zeal and exemplified great teamwork. In the first session I had the honor of having Ari-Asha Castalia attend – her insight was invaluable and keen. And she had her humorous moments of course! In both sessions, we had a good time and people really opened up and shared their personal stories and experiences on the job.
I hope, among the variety of things they will take away from the workshop, that attendees will continue to dialogue about their experiences and help each understand how they see the world. We grow from sharing knowledge, and from that growth we can provide better service for our consumers.
“I appreciated you sharing your knowledge at Region 5. You had a well-planned and well-researched presentation and you’ve clearly done your work putting a cohesive product together, including the helpful handout.
I enjoy the opportunity to discuss issues with colleagues, and at the same time, I know I am a big presence in a workshop. Thank you for your gracious willingness to make space for my comments. Some of the most meaningful interactions I had all conference were sparked by the opportunities you provided for us to engage with each other.
Best,
Ari-Asha Castalia, BS, CI/CT”
