On Tues of this week, Channel 3 TV News came to an SJN meeting and conducted interviews with some of our job seekers, taped Matt Moran's presentation and interviewed me as leader of the group.
This media interest was coordinated through the efforts of SJN VP-Bill Austin. SJN was fortunate to have the exposure for our community service work, and we hope it will bring positive results for our job seekers.
The evening's televised report edited a lot of positive things shared. My comments were condensed to one statement that went something like this:
"We have seen an increase in attendance since January from 70 and to a current attendance of 85-100. "
What was not added was my perspective that I attributed this growth in part to the positive reputation of the group and the impact we are having on individuals and families.
There are industries hard hit by layoffs and that is impacting many people and SJN’s growth. For me, the volunteer work we do at SJN--and at least my personal mission—is to be a resource to workers and ease the burdens on families hard pressed by economic downturn. We “light the path” to re-employment and offer ourselves as a source of hope. This happens whether there are two people in a meeting or 102. . . and yes, we’ve done our presentations with both!
I am proud to know SJN is making an impact in many lives. What better volunteer work would I want to do as a retired worker myself?
I encourage job seekers to look for the opportunities, build your networks, offer to be resources to others—and oh yes, as I told the reporter, go outside your comfort zone to make connections!
Blessings and good wishes,
Christine (Chris) Vicari
Executive Director
Scottsdale Job Network (SJN)
info@scottsdalejobnet.com
http://www.scottsdalejobnet.com/
V-mail: 480 513-1491
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