[Ec] Document shared with you: "EC Notes.docx"

David A. Burks davidaburks at gmail.com
Mon Dec 15 13:56:08 EST 2025 

Yes! I'd love pictures and everything but I don't really have access to all
of that.

On Mon, Dec 15, 2025 at 12:37 PM Christine Schmidt <cschmidt535 at gmail.com>
wrote:

> These are fine, David.
> I support any of the subject lines.
> I also suggest (become I'm in a colorful mood today) adding a few text
> colors - like making thank you and Each contribution - no matter the
> amount - supports the spaces where connection deepens, skills develop, and
> our shared work continues to move forward. in red and bold.
>
> Christine Schmidt, LCSW, CGP
> Past President, Eastern Group Psychotherapy Society
>
>
> On Mon, Dec 15, 2025 at 12:42 PM David A. Burks <davidaburks at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Hi y'all.  Here is an email for this week and one after Christmas (like
>> 12/30 or 12/31).  If we want another one next week, let me know.
>>
>> >>>> Here is some text for this week
>>
>> *Subject Line Options (in my preferred order)*
>>
>>    1.
>>
>>    *As the year comes to a close, thank you for being part of EGPS*
>>    2.
>>
>>    *Gratitude, reflection, and sustaining our shared work*
>>    3.
>>
>>    *Ending the year in community*
>>
>>
>> Dear EGPS Community,
>>
>> As the year draws to a close and many of us mark the season through
>> holidays, reflection, and gathering, we want to pause and say *thank you*
>> .
>>
>> This time of year invites us to look back on what has mattered most - the
>> relationships we’ve built, the learning we’ve shared, and the ways we’ve
>> shown up for one another. At EGPS, it is your engagement and generosity
>> that make this community possible.
>>
>> Your end-of-year giving helps sustain the work at the heart of EGPS,
>> including:
>>
>>    -
>>
>>    *Annual Conferences* that bring us together to learn, reflect, and
>>    grow in community
>>    -
>>
>>    *Continuing education opportunities* that support ethical,
>>    thoughtful, and effective practice
>>    -
>>
>>    *Professional networking and connection*, reducing isolation and
>>    strengthening our field
>>    -
>>
>>    *Training in group leadership*, supporting clinicians at every stage
>>    of their journey
>>    -
>>
>>    *Access to research and best practices* through scholarship and
>>    shared learning
>>    -
>>
>>    *Advocacy for the profession*, ensuring that group psychotherapy
>>    remains visible, valued, and evolving
>>
>> Each contribution - no matter the amount - supports the spaces where
>> connection deepens, skills develop, and our shared work continues to move
>> forward.
>>
>> If EGPS has been a place of learning, belonging, or professional growth
>> for you this year, we invite you to make a gift before year’s end.
>> Together, we can carry this work into the coming year with intention and
>> care.
>>
>> *www.egps.org/donate <http://www.egps.org/donate>*
>>
>> With gratitude and warm wishes for the season,
>> *The EGPS Executive Committee*
>>
>>
>>
>> *Wishing you peace, connection, and renewal in the year
>> ahead.  >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>  *Here is a year end
>> *Subject Line Options*
>>
>>    1.
>>
>>    *Before the year closes — thank you for supporting EGPS*
>>    2.
>>
>>    *A final year-end thank you (and invitation)*
>>    3.
>>
>>    *As the year comes to a close*
>>
>>
>> Dear EGPS Community,
>>
>> As this year comes to a close, we want to end where we began - with
>> gratitude.
>>
>> EGPS exists because of people who believe in the power of group work and
>> the importance of connection, learning, and shared professional growth.
>> Throughout the year, your participation and generosity have helped sustain
>> conferences, continuing education opportunities, training in group
>> leadership, access to research and best practices, and advocacy for our
>> profession.
>>
>> If you’ve already made a year-end gift, thank you - your support truly
>> makes a difference.
>> If you haven’t yet had the chance, there is still time to contribute
>> before the year ends.
>>
>> Every gift, at any level, helps ensure that EGPS can continue creating
>> spaces where clinicians learn together, challenge themselves, and stay
>> connected in meaningful ways.
>>
>> Thank you for being part of this community and for helping carry our work
>> into the year ahead.
>>
>> www.egps.org/donate
>>
>> With appreciation and warm wishes,
>> *The EGPS Executive Committee*
>>
>> On Mon, Dec 15, 2025 at 11:11 AM David A. Burks <davidaburks at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Thank you all. I'm feeling better.  I think I was just run down from all
>>> the coming and going.  Changing my speed.
>>>
>>> Thanks for that. I'm working on something now.
>>>
>>> On Mon, Dec 15, 2025 at 7:40 AM Christine Schmidt <cschmidt535 at gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Yes, Fanita! Details and descriptions matter.
>>>>
>>>> Christine Schmidt, LCSW, CGP
>>>> Past President, Eastern Group Psychotherapy Society
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Mon, Dec 15, 2025 at 8:23 AM Fanita Henderson <
>>>> fanita.henderson at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Hi, David. Hope you are doing well.
>>>>>
>>>>> Mentioning holidays and the *end-of-year* saying. And mentioning how
>>>>> the giving sustains the organization: conferences, continuing education
>>>>> opportunities, networking opportunities, training in group leadership,
>>>>> access to research and best practices, and advocacy for the profession.
>>>>>
>>>>> Best,
>>>>>
>>>>> Fanita
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On Dec 15, 2025, at 8:10 AM, Christine Schmidt <cschmidt535 at gmail.com>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> Sure, holidays are fine to mention.
>>>>> How are you feeling, David?
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Christine Schmidt, LCSW, CGP
>>>>> Past President, Eastern Group Psychotherapy Society
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On Mon, Dec 15, 2025 at 8:06 AM David A. Burks <davidaburks at gmail.com>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> I'll draft a new appeal email: post Giving Tuesday, going beyond the
>>>>>> Reserve. Should I mention the Holidays?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Sun, Dec 14, 2025 at 4:15 PM Joe Hovey <joehovey at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> We have a series of Mailchimps going out this week.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Monday: Group Journal
>>>>>>> Tuesday: January Seminar Event
>>>>>>> Wednesday or Thursday: EOY appeal. David do you have time to draft
>>>>>>> or should we just lightly refresh the last one?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Also, a big thank you to Fanita! As of last Friday, she has
>>>>>>> officially gotten EGPS our new address:
>>>>>>> Eastern Group Psychotherapy Society
>>>>>>> 224 W 35th St Ste 500 #2015
>>>>>>> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/224+W+35th+St+Ste+500%0D%0A%232015?entry=gmail&source=g>
>>>>>>> New York, NY 10001
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I will do the final paperwork by tomorrow, and then we will update
>>>>>>> accounts/addresses soon.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Sun, Dec 14, 2025 at 4:58 PM Christine Schmidt <
>>>>>>> cschmidt535 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> No changes or suggestions. Clear and well-written paragraph about
>>>>>>>> "Organizational Updates and Communications Challenges".
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> EC, do we have two dates for the end year appeal?
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I plan to try to participate in our meeting this coming Thursday
>>>>>>>> 12/18 but will be traveling to my union event in Dyker Heights and will
>>>>>>>> either be on the subway or walking during our meeting.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Christine Schmidt, LCSW, CGP
>>>>>>>> Past President, Eastern Group Psychotherapy Society
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> On Sun, Dec 14, 2025 at 4:18 PM Fanita Henderson (via Google Docs) <
>>>>>>>> drive-shares-dm-noreply at google.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Fanita Henderson shared a document
>>>>>>>>> [image: Header profile photo]
>>>>>>>>> Fanita Henderson (fanita.henderson at gmail.com) has invited you to
>>>>>>>>> *edit* the following document:
>>>>>>>>> Hi, everyone. EC Notes for December 11th are available.
>>>>>>>>> EC Notes.docx
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gukf8_lxc5IlwMo0144CzGdfl1WULUAD/edit?usp=sharing_eil&rtpof=true&sd=true&ts=693f2998>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Open
>>>>>>>>> <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gukf8_lxc5IlwMo0144CzGdfl1WULUAD/edit?usp=sharing_eip&rtpof=true&sd=true&ts=693f2998>
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>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>> *Joseph Hovey, LCSW, CGP*
>>>>>>> LGBTQ+ | Relationships | Groups | Youth
>>>>>>> EGPS <https://egps.org/> President
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>>>>>
>>>>> Fanita Henderson, PhD, LMHC, NCC, CCMHC
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
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