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WOW!! I don’t know what else to say.
I had the pleasure of attending a PD
Board of Directors meeting in Dallas.
What an eye-opener! Mere words cannot
explain what an experience it was. If you
ever have an opportunity to attend a
Board meeting, you better go prepared.
The week prior to the meeting do
absolutely nothing but sleep. Tell your
boss that you’re taking a week of vacation
after the meeting because believe me,
you’re going to need it. Attending a Board
meeting of the PD is similar to running a
50-mile marathon, so be prepared. If they
offer training I would sign up in advance.
The real fun began at the conclusion of
Texas Forum when I was placed in a vehicle
with women I’d just met and whisked
away to a destination which I believed was
known only by the driver. (Hello – kidnapping
ring a bell with anyone?) Upon
arrival I was told the meeting would be
held in the Willow Room and they pointed
in a general direction down the main hall.
I was given about 45 minutes to change
clothes and take a quick potty break. The
meeting began around 5:00 and continued
until at least 10:00 p.m. (Yes that’s right –
P.M. as in dark outside.) These ladies
returned at 8:00 the next morning ready to
take off yet again. I think the meeting
finally adjourned around 3:00. All I know
is I walked out of the Willow Room totally
exhausted and I didn’t even do anything. I
don’t know how they do it.
Although I’ve been a member of the
PD since 1989, I never took time to learn
what all the organization had to offer me. I
just hung my beautifully framed certificate
on the wall, signed my name on the
renewal form and mailed it in every year. I
never knew what was involved in being a
District Director. Let me tell you – these
ladies are amazing. I’ve never seen anything
like it. Unfortunately their true dedication
and hard work is unknown to the
general membership but we reap the benefit
of it. You have to be there and see it
for yourself to truly appreciate all they do
for us.
I know you’ve all seen the name –
Norma Hackler. You need to know this
woman and make her your new BFF!!
You’re going to need her at some point in
your career. If you’ve got a PD question,
Norma has the PD answer.
The next time you see your Director,
please tell her how very much you appreciate
all the work and time she dedicates for
your benefit. Please take a few minutes
and browse around the website and see for
yourselves what is offered to you as a
member of the PD. Encourage your colleagues
to join. Encourage all of your vendors
to become members of the PD. It’s
well worth the membership fee.
Thanks ladies. I had a ball and left with
a great appreciation for each and every one
of you. Now go get some rest. The next
meeting is in June.
Very truly yours,
Darla J. Fisher, Senior Paralegal
LYNCH, CHAPPELL & ALSUP, P.C.
Midland
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