<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 20px; font-family: Georgia;">Good morning Gotham!</span><div><font face="Georgia" style="font-size: 20px;"><br></font></div><div><font face="Georgia" style="font-size: 20px;">We wanted to share what an **AMAZING** meeting the Manhattan Dinner Group had last night. </font></div><div><font face="Georgia" style="font-size: 20px;"><br></font></div><div><font face="Georgia" style="font-size: 20px;">We all know how hard it is to get any amount of people around a table in August, let alone a large group. We had a whopping 26 people who came out to network! It was truly exciting to witness the synergy that unfolded so organically!</font></div><div><font face="Georgia" style="font-size: 20px;"><br></font></div><div><font face="Georgia" style="font-size: 20px;">I want to take a heartfelt moment to thank our core members as well as those who joined us for the first time. You all made evening special and memorable. Here\u2019s a glimpse into how this wonderful gathering came to be:</font></div><div><font face="Georgia" style="font-size: 20px;"><br></font></div><div><font face="Georgia" style="font-size: 20px;">- **Word of mouth!** We ask members and guests to share their experiences with others. Your stories and recommendations are the lifeblood of our group. </font></div><div><font face="Georgia" style="font-size: 20px;">- **Utilizing Social Media**: Many of our members comment, like, and share the Dinner Group\u2019s posts with their networks, spreading our message far and wide.</font></div><div><font face="Georgia" style="font-size: 20px;">- **Awesome members** like <a href="https://www.gothamnetworking.com/Judy_Mines">Judy Mines</a>, who constantly provide introductions and invite guests, lighting up our evenings with new connections.</font></div><div><font face="Georgia" style="font-size: 20px;">- **Incredibly flexible and understanding members** like <a href="https://www.gothamnetworking.com/Ashwini">Ashwini Jayaratnam</a> & <a href="https://www.gothamnetworking.com/Michele_Waldman">Michele Waldman</a>, who are always willing to carve out \u201csoft edges\u201d and clear conflicts.</font></div><div><font face="Georgia" style="font-size: 20px;">- **Core Members** like <a href="https://www.gothamnetworking.com/StevenMillon">Steve Million</a>, who is always willing to act as a sounding board, providing invaluable feedback so we can continue improving.</font></div><div><font face="Georgia" style="font-size: 20px;"><br></font></div><div><font face="Georgia" style="font-size: 20px;">As Group Chairs, <a href="https://www.gothamnetworking.com/CrystiFarra">Crysti Farra</a> and I pride ourselves on offering a warm and inviting atmosphere. We encourage guests to continue connecting one-on-one after meetings and provide them with the tools they need to do so. </font></div><div><font face="Georgia" style="font-size: 20px;"><br></font></div><div><font face="Georgia" style="font-size: 20px;">Did I mention that we laugh a lot at these dinner meetings? It\u2019s the kind of laughter that brings joy and comfort, making our gatherings even more special.</font></div><div><font face="Georgia" style="font-size: 20px;"><br></font></div><div><font face="Georgia" style="font-size: 20px;">And let\u2019s not forget the generous spirit of long-time member <a href="https://www.gothamnetworking.com/wskody">William Skody</a>, who sponsors wine at each meeting. It adds the feeling of celebration to our evening. </font></div><div><font face="Georgia" style="font-size: 20px;"><br></font></div><div><font face="Georgia" style="font-size: 20px;">Thank you all for making last night a night to remember. Here\u2019s to many more wonderful gatherings!</font></div><div><font face="Georgia" style="font-size: 20px;"><br></font></div><div><font face="Georgia" style="font-size: 20px;"><img alt="image0.jpeg" src="cid:78063BCD-3C9F-46F5-897F-6E12660EE96B-L0-001"><br></font></div><div><font face="Georgia" style="font-size: 20px;"><br></font></div><div><font face="Georgia" style="font-size: 20px;">Warmest regards,</font></div><div dir="ltr"><div><font face="Georgia" style="font-size: 20px;"><br></font></div><div><font face="Georgia" style="font-size: 20px;">Ray Walcott </font></div><div><font face="Georgia" style="font-size: 20px;">(718)541-9405</font></div></div></div></body></html>