Message from your CAMA President

Let’s be Thankful

It is without a doubt that the past 20 months have been a difficult time for most of us. Our businesses have suffered, and our resources have been stretched as profits have not been what we are accustomed to. Some of us may have experienced Covid related health issues or know of family or friends that have. Overall, I think we all need to look at the bigger picture in life and put everything into perspective. We only have to watch the news to quickly realize how fortunate and privileged we all are.  We have a roof over our heads, clothes on our backs and food on the table. We have all had the opportunity to receive an education that has allowed us to lead financially secure lifestyles.

I want to share with you the following quote that was in a Christmas card that I received from a customer.

We do not get to choose how we start out in life.

We do not get to choose the day we are born or the family we are born into, what we are named at birth, what country we are born in, and we do not get to choose our ancestry. All these things are predetermined by a higher power and by the time you are old enough to start making decisions for yourself, a lot of things in life are already in place.

We can all be very humble and proud of where we are today, but we also need to acknowledge where our lives could be if we were not chosen to be where we are. As we look around globally and in our own communities, we can quickly see the disparity in life. Christmas time seems to bring out the best in all of us when it comes to supporting charities, the homeless, the hungry, and those that live in poverty whether it is close to home or on a global scale. Let’s be reminded that this is not a seasonal need, it exists year-round. I would like to encourage all the members of our association to open their hearts and support the less fortunate in any way they may be able to. Any one of us could have been born into a much different life.

I would like to thank all our advertising sponsors that have supported and made our CAMA newsletter a huge success over the past year. We couldn’t have done it with out you. We look forward to another successful year in 2022.

As we get ready to say goodbye to 2021, we start to look forward to 2022. CAMA has 3 live events scheduled for next year and I look forward to once again meeting in person with all of you.

I personally, along with your CAMA Board of Directors, would like to wish all our members.

A Very Merry Christmas and all the Best in the New Year!