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<p class="MsoNormal">Personally, I am looking forward to all the Gotham-wide events this year.
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3">Happy Hour every Friday<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3">Bowling<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3">Panel Discussions<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3">Battle of the Bands<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3">Bring-A-Guest<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3">Pizza Crawl<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3">Mets/Yankees game<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3">Quadruple Meeting at Westbury Manor<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3">Cyclones game<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3">Golf Outing<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3">Picnic/BBQ/Softball game<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3">Triple Meeting in NYC<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3">Holiday Party<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal">What is your favorite Gotham-wide event?? <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Now is the time to renew - don\u2019t wait until January 18th when the late fee kicks in.<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Cheer to a successful and prosperous 2024!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Brad<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">Brad Scherer</span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">Klerer Financial Services, Inc.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">3272 Merrick Road<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">Wantagh, NY 11793<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">(516) 409-5500 ext. 115<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">(516) 409-6100 (fax)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:standardcontextual"><a href="mailto:brad@klerer.com">brad@klerer.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:standardcontextual"><a href="http://www.klerer.com/">www.klerer.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:standardcontextual"><a href="https://401k.wetransfer.com/">Click here</a> to Upload Secure Files<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Fredslist <fredslist-bounces@gothamnetworking.com>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Shelley Simpson, JD; Entrepreneur<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, January 3, 2024 10:26 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Fredslist <fredslist@gothamnetworking.com><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [Fredslist] It's been wild ... and now it's time ...<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The past few years have been wild and, I will add, a bit crazy in the world of networking. After decades of doing things the same old way, the world shut down. Our Gotham Community stayed together and rode it out.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">We had more meetings, more programming and more opportunities for building relationships. Sure, some didn\u2019t find zoom to be personal enough and some events had to be put on hold for a bit, but we made it through in Gotham style - meeting,
golfing, picnicking, partying and business building however and whenever we could. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Silver linings appeared - new members, new relationships, unique opportunities to showcase the depth of talent and expertise we have. <o:p></o:p></p>
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New groups have formed! Want a dinner group? No problem! Like Zoom - we\u2019ve got you covered! Like to meet in person? You can! Want to be in more than one group? No problem! <o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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Fredslist is still our magic wand! <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
Want to promote your business? Check out Promo Days! <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
The Advocates are ready to help with healthcare related situations! <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
The Gotham Foundation continues to support our favorite charitable organizations and the Gotham Green® Group continues to support and recognize the people you want to highlight who are doing good work for the environment. <o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Gotham has withstood the test of time to be sure. We are stronger than ever. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Being nimble is what has allowed us to enjoy a business networking community rich in resources and designed to support each of us personally and professionally. What makes it all work is you and what you bring to the table - whether online
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<p class="MsoNormal">It is fun to see how far we have come together. And it\u2019s exciting to think about what is in store for all of us as we embark on 2024. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Now is the time to renew - don\u2019t wait until January 18th when the late fee kicks in. It\u2019s an investment in your business worth making - especially when you consider the potential the new year has to offer. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Looking forward to seeing you on the Circuit!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Ride on!<o:p></o:p></p>
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