I hope this note finds you well! I have missed speaking with so many of you on a regular basis! I am writing to let you know that I am celebrating two amazing events! July 2024 marks my 22nd anniversary with EANE and my full-time retirement!! YES, I am actually going to take this leap!
My history with EANE is so dear to me! I joined the Association as a member in 1978, when I accepted my first position in Human Resources. I found myself as a sole HR practitioner with 500 female sewing machine operators, represented by the International Ladies Garment Workers Union! I had no HR experience and was swimming in the deep end of the pool! Sooooooo, I joined the Employers Association, from that day forward, I knew I had an irreplaceable and trusted professional resource!
Twenty-two years ago, I made the decision to leave corporate HR and accepted a position on staff at EANE! Like so many of you, I learned so much of what I know from EANE both as a member and as staff. It has been one of the most rewarding associations of my life!
As I think back on the time I have spent with many of you on hotline calls, in training programs, at round-tables, or working on projects, I am grateful for having had the opportunity to meet you and I thank you for allowing me to collaborate with you as you tackled your HR challenges! It has been my pleasure!
I am very proud of the EANE team and leave knowing you will have the continued support of the most amazing team of HR, Learning and Development professionals.
Perhaps our paths will cross again someday! Until then, I wish you the best of health and continued success!
My most sincere regards,
Patti