UAC NEWS
Dear UAC Members and Supporters, With fall upon us, we are still grappling with
the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s been challenging for everyone – at home, at work, at school, but I recently read a blog from an Ohio journalist who is an eternal optimist. She wrote, “The pandemic hasn’t been ALL bad. Someone asked 2,000 people to name the top “silver linings” they’ve found in the crisis." Reading her words instilled optimism and gratitude in my life. Here are the 15 most common answers . . .something to think about!
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It’s actually SAVED you money. 28% said it has.
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More quality time with friends and family. 28% of people also said this.
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More free time in general.
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A better grip on the challenges other people face. Like unemployment and childcare issues.
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More appreciation for things you used to take for granted.
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More grateful for your health. More time to check in on people. You’ve eaten healthier. Maybe because we’ve had more time to cook. You’ve had a chance to reflect on what’s important in life.
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Being more aware of your health in general.
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Getting back in touch with friends or family you hadn’t heard from in a while.
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More quality time with your pets. Exercising MORE than usual. 21% agreed with that.
something nice for someone.
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You’ve learned a new skill.
Looking ahead Now that it is fall, I hope that you agree that it’s time to carefully reconnect with your colleagues, outside, at the first post-COVID UAC event. You are invited to the 2020 UAC Sporting Clays Tournament, which we will hold – IN PERSON – at Blalock Lakes in Newnan, GA on October 28.
Mary Kay Woodworth Executive Director
The staff at Blalock Lakes and UAC will ensure that it will be a safe event for all, with proper social distancing and mask protocols in place. This is a great opportunity to reward your employees for persevering with you through the spring and summer, and/or to reward your customers for their loyalty. Register today at urbanagcouncil.com or use the registration form on page 23. In this challenging year, we have worked diligently to keep the industry working and knowledgeable of the changes brought on by COVID-19. Our goal was to provide information to help you run your business, keep your employees safe and– very importantly – advocate for the industry so that businesses could continue operating. We appreciate your support and membership, which shows that you have confidence in us and that you appreciate the work that we do for the industry, whether it’s in stable times, or difficult times (drought, economic downturns, the current pandemic). As we embark on new events and efforts, we look forward to seeing you – in person – soon. Best wishes for a safe, healthy, profitable fall!
UAC MAGAZINE | FALL 2020
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14. It’s given you a chance to do
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