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UPDATE Week of May 15

Lot's of love to share at the Fellows house


ROUND TABLE

We had a fabulous Round Table with Chris and Virginia Perry. The Perry's are in a little bit of a nomadic season, so the meal ended up not being at their home but at river Birch Lodge!

Yum! The Fellows did not mind!

LEADER LUNCH

What an awesome Leader Lunch at INMAR. The Fellows were blown away by the thoughtfulness and wisdom of Fred, Andy, Lee, Thomas, Sharon and of course Christian McConnon (fellows alum). Cannot thank the team enough for such a great time in their cool new space.  


CLASS

We couldn't get enough of Dana Nicholson! Jazmine is running to try to catch her as she was driving out. Full disclosure...it was because she forgot her glasses!

I'm happy to say Jazmine saved the day!


CELEBRATING A JOB WELL DONE

Denise Heidel surprised her Fellow, Thomas with a send off at their Chamber meeting last week. From one mascot to another - Denise couldn't have gotten a better gift for Thomas than a hand delivered gift basket from Thomas' favorite eating spot - Chik-Fil-A

In other news, Kate Spangler finished Vanderbilt Law School! She and Tim will be heading to Raleigh for work! Congratulations!!!

FUN TIMES

Fellows old and new are finding plenty of creative ways to enjoy spring time in Winston-Salem


MOMMA'S DAY

I want to pause a moment and celebrate my amazing co-director Hef Turner. Not only does she lead the Fellows well - she also is an incredible mom. 

Happy Mother's Day, Hef!

I want to give a shout out to Lia, too. It is not easy being a working mom but she does it with style and grace.

Also, Happy Mother's Day to my mom!


RECRUITING

We just had another interview this morning!

Keep up the prayers y'all. And specifically, send some females are way. We have four available spots for females next year. 

Email me contacts at nederickson@gmail.com


GIVE

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A LOOK AHEAD

Monday: Round Table at the Angles

Tuesday: Prayer and Giving Back Committee

Wednesday: Leader Lunch at Flow

Thursday and Friday: End Well Advance

Saturday: Family Ince Cream Social and Slideshow

Sunday: Graduation!


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