<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><div>Picking a favorite is not possible. I can tell you that the most productive from a business perspective has been Bring a Guest Day! And we do have one coming up on January 18th - a great business building event for sure.</div><div><br></div><div>Onward!</div><div><br></div><div>
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<div><br><blockquote type="cite"><div>On Jan 8, 2024, at 9:41\u202fAM, Brad Scherer <brad@klerer.com> wrote:</div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"><div><meta charset="UTF-8"><div class="WordSection1" style="page: WordSection1; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Courier; font-size: 18px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;"><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Personally, I am looking forward to all the Gotham-wide events this year.<o:p></o:p></div><ul type="disc" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Happy Hour every Friday<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Bowling<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Panel Discussions<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Battle of the Bands<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Bring-A-Guest<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Pizza Crawl<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Mets/Yankees game<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Quadruple Meeting at Westbury Manor<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Cyclones game<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Golf Outing<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Picnic/BBQ/Softball game<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Triple Meeting in NYC<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Holiday Party<o:p></o:p></li></ul><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">What is your favorite Gotham-wide event??<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><o:p></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><b>Now is the time to renew - don\u2019t wait until January 18th when the late fee kicks in.<o:p></o:p></b></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Cheer to a successful and prosperous 2024!<o:p></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Brad<o:p></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Brad Scherer</span></b><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span>Klerer Financial Services, Inc.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span>3272 Merrick Road<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span>Wantagh, NY 11793<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span>(516) 409-5500 ext. 115<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span>(516) 409-6100 (fax)<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span><a href="mailto:brad@klerer.com" style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;">brad@klerer.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span><a href="http://www.klerer.com/" style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;">www.klerer.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span><o:p> </o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span><a href="https://401k.wetransfer.com/" style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;">Click here</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>to Upload Secure Files<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></div><div><div style="border-width: 1pt medium medium; border-style: solid none none; border-color: rgb(225, 225, 225) currentcolor currentcolor; border-image: none; padding: 3pt 0in 0in;"><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><b>From:</b><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Fredslist <<a href="mailto:fredslist-bounces@gothamnetworking.com" style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;">fredslist-bounces@gothamnetworking.com</a>><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><b>On Behalf Of<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></b>Shelley Simpson, JD; Entrepreneur<br><b>Sent:</b><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Wednesday, January 3, 2024 10:26 AM<br><b>To:</b><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Fredslist <<a href="mailto:fredslist@gothamnetworking.com" style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;">fredslist@gothamnetworking.com</a>><br><b>Subject:</b><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>[Fredslist] It's been wild ... and now it's time ...<o:p></o:p></div></div></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></div><div><div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">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></div></div><div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></div></div><div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">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></div></div><div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></div></div><div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Silver linings appeared - new members, new relationships, unique opportunities to showcase the depth of talent and expertise we have. <o:p></o:p></div></div><div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></div></div><div><ul type="disc" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">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></div><div><ul type="disc" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Fredslist is still our magic wand! <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Want to promote your business? Check out Promo Days! <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">The Advocates are ready to help with healthcare related situations! <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">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></div><div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></div></div><div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Gotham has withstood the test of time to be sure. We are stronger than ever. <o:p></o:p></div></div><div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></div></div><div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">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 or in person. <o:p></o:p></div></div><div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></div></div><div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">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></div></div><div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></div></div><div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">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></div></div><div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></div></div><div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Looking forward to seeing you on the Circuit!<o:p></o:p></div></div><div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></div></div><div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Ride on!<o:p></o:p></div></div></div><div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></div></div><div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></div></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></div><div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span id="cid:image001.png@01DA4216.176C7AF0"><image001.png></span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Courier;"><br><br></span><o:p></o:p></div><div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: "Snell Roundhand", serif;">Shelley Simpson, JD</span></b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: "Snell Roundhand", serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div></div><div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: "Snell Roundhand", serif;">Business & Affiliate Development </span></b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: "Snell Roundhand", serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div></div><div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: "Snell Roundhand", serif;">The Juiceplus+ Company & Tower Garden\u2122\ufe0f </span></b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: "Snell Roundhand", serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div></div><div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: "Snell Roundhand", serif;">Founder, ICON ~ Inner Compass ON\u2122\ufe0f</span></b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: "Snell Roundhand", serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div></div><div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: "Monotype Corsiva";">646-549-7217</span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: "Monotype Corsiva";"><o:p></o:p></span></div></div><div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: "Monotype Corsiva";"><o:p> </o:p></span></div></div><div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: "Monotype Corsiva";">For more information click here <a href="https://linktr.ee/ShelleySimpson" style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;">https://linktr.ee/ShelleySimpson</a></span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; 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