ATXConnect - April 2020 
President's Message
Finding the “silver lining” during these difficult times
Dear Austin ALA Friends:
Alabama ALA incoming president wrote the following statement: “My heart goes out to anyone who is dealing with the Coronavirus illness either directly or with their family, friends or in their workplace. An event like this can remind us all about what is truly important and what is not.” I think this says everything. I don’t think I could express my feeling better than this.
I know that all of you have been dealing with various issues amid COVID-19. Seems like all we do lately is think “outside the box” and figure out how to make everything work in this very challenging time. Please know that you can always reach out to me or any of the Board members and we will make sure we get you answers or at least point you in the right direction.
Through this difficult time, I have seen our members be there for each other more than ever. I see articles and comments that our members send almost daily to each other through Austin ALA group email. We also started Zoom roundtable meetings each Wednesday afternoon, per request from one of our members, so we can provide support for each other, share our struggles, share important and helpful information and simply see each other!
When I was elected to be the president-elect last year I wanted to accomplish two things: 1 - bring our members closer to each other so we can support each other better; 2 - regularly have our lunch & learn meeting available remotely for members that are not able to make it to lunch & learn at the Headliners. Well….. I guess this is my “silver lining” during this difficult time. Even before I took over as president all of it happened thanks to you, our wonderful members.
I hope all of you stay safe and be able to find your “silver lining” in this difficult time.
All best wishes,
Ana Helton
President
Austin Chapter of the ALA
Items of Interest
iphone privacy issues:
perfectionism will slow you down in a crisis:
https://hbr.org/2020/04/perfectionism-will-slow-you-down-in-a-crisis
Check out these upcoming webinars from ALa:
Business Partner Spotlight
Check out these timely articles from ala austin business partner, aquila!
5 Office Trend Shifts That Will Occur in the Wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic
https://aquilacommerciaoffice-trend-shifts-that-will-occur-in-the-wake-of-the-covid-19-pandemic
3 Potential Rent Relief Structures Amidst COVID-19:
https://austinala.org/articles/17
Calling All Members
don't forget to connect to your austin chapter members on our weekly zoom calls!
Wednesdays at noon- we want to see your smiling faces!
