[Fredslist] On EYES and AYES!

[Odey Raviv]

AYE AYE Captain Simpson.
Your words resonate as to Gotham's accomplishments of 2021.
Looking forward to what 2022 will bring.

On Mon, Dec 20, 2021 at 8:56 AM Shelley Simpson, Esq <
simpson.shelley at gmail.com> wrote:

> The ayes have it! Happy hour has become part of our Gotham culture. We are
> determined to keep going, to be nimble and resilient and meet needs
> wherever we see them. And so YES, there will be Happy Hour this week and
> next.
>
> Perhaps the one thing we all can never have enough of is fun. And Friday
> happy hour is about FUN. It’s about seeing an opening to crack foxy, see
> your way clear to laugh at something silly or just roll your EYES.
>
> Last week at Happy Hour, the topic turned to EYES. First it was Fred’s
> granddaughter’s Lasik procedure. And the way things tend to go, the
> conversation turned to songs about EYES. Reliable Ray Walcott pulled a
> video of Ray Charles singing. Soon we were all sharing songs with “EYES" in
> the title.
>
> Leave it to our music archivist/aficionado Corey Bearak to supply a
> playlist  http://coreybearak.com/links/files/The_Eyes_Have_It.pdf
> Two of my faves from the list are are
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfmkgQRmmeE Van Morrison and
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGT0P0XJRFM CSN
>
> Seeing a need and finding a way to fill it is a characteristic of the
> Gotham community. And it has never been more important than during the
> pandemic. As a community we have kept our EYES on each other and found ways
> to say YES to staying the course - building business, building
> relationships and doing good.
>
> There was a need to meet new people - Bring a Guest Days began. We wanted
> more meetings? No problem! A need to be updated on all things COVID, we had
> Tuesday briefings. Continuing education? No problem we started having
> business seminars.
>
> With an EYE toward making it easier for us to meet in small groups or
> pairs, breakout rooms and virtual one-ones were added to the calendar.
>
> We made the Battle of the Bands an international event. As our EYES turned
> to more social activities, wine tastings, a Beatles Tour, speakers and
> more, appeared on the calendar.
>
> Music, magic and musing have been integral to our success in 2021.
>
> With an EYE towards giving, the Gotham Foundation drew our attention. We
> saw an opportunity to give and have fun in the process. All EYES were on
> the prize at our Holiday party as the winners were given checks for their
> favorite not-for-profits.  Kudos to all who said, “aye” and added to the
> Season of Giving Effort.
>
> There are plenty of new things coming in 2022, so keep your EYES open and
> don’t forget, if you are available, join us on Friday at 5pm for Happy
> Hour.
> shelleygram™️
>
>
> Be Well!
>
>
> *Shelley Simpson, JD*
> *Business Development & Success Partner *
> 646-549-7217
>
> Inspiring healthy living, conscious giving and sustainable growing
> globally!
>      * P.S. There is a simple and convenient way to support a healthy
> immune system …*
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> *Shelley Simpson, JD*
> *Business Development & Success Partner *
> 646-549-7217
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> Inspiring healthy living, conscious giving and sustainable growing
> globally!
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