Chicago Chapter Meeting

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#1 Jul 16 - 7PM
betty2020
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Chicago Chapter Meeting

We are so close to making this a reality now. I spoke to Lisa today and received exciting news that we can have our first Chicago chapter support group meeting anytime after August 23, 2010. We need to decide on what night of the week will work best for everyone. M-F are the options and we will need to decide on a time. The location will be disclosed once we have decided a time.
I do motion for the time to be 7pm or later only for the fact that some people do have long drives from the suburbs and well we all know the city traffic. This will give people time to go home and tend to family's and what not. What ever we do decide it will be the permanent time and will be followed every month.

Please all members that will be attending the support group vote with a day of the week on this post. We will set the meeting for the first day of that week after the 23rd.
Our first few meetings will involve setting the format for the support group. Lisa feels that this is important to have a group effort and consensus on this. The Chicago Illinois group will be the first group to meet and will be our headquarter group. We will be working closely with other locations including overseas to insure that we pass on to them all of the necessary tools to make their new chapter group a success.

This is a great day for us and we should all be so proud that we are making a difference and building awareness for the victims of Narcissism.

So the vote is open now.

What day of the week is best Monday thru Friday?
What is the best time?

Jul 20 - 9AM
betty2020
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Well i am again so excited

Well i am again so excited to announce to everyone that we have official filled the position of Media Chairperson. Gettingbetter has accepted the position. She has vast amount of experience working in public relations. Her qualifications far exceed what we could have ever asked for and we are forever grateful that she has agreed to accept this post. So thank you again from me Gettingbetter. Im looking forward to working with you, xoxoxo only one way to go...Forward (tm?)

only one way to go...Forward (tm?)

Jul 20 - 10AM (Reply to #33)
Lisa E. Scott
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Gettingbetter!

Yes, thank you for accepting the position of Media Chairperson! We are thrilled to have you involved in this important role! xoxo
Jul 20 - 7PM (Reply to #34)
gettingbetter
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You're welcome

Looking forward to the comraderie of sharing and working toward something positive with people who "get it."
Jul 19 - 3PM
Briseis
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This is so cool you guys!!!!

This is so cool you guys!!!! I am so happy for all of you, I just have a feeling this is going to be enormous in helpfulness and support!!
Jul 19 - 3PM
betty2020
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I am thrilled to announce

I am thrilled to announce that our new Chicago Chapter Secretary is....HAPPY1!!! We are very excited to have her on board. This is a very busy postion and i am sure she will make a great one for us. Hopefully we wont drive her to nutz! LOL. I have been able to chat with her personaly and believe that she is going to do an awesome job for us. Thanks so much happy for accepting this position. xoxoxo only one way to go...Forward (tm?)

only one way to go...Forward (tm?)

Jul 19 - 3PM (Reply to #30)
Happy1
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Thanks! I'm very excited to

Thanks! I'm very excited to be a part of this group and I hope I make you guys proud. I will do my very best! Happy1
Jul 19 - 3PM (Reply to #29)
Lisa E. Scott
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Congrats Happy!

Congrats Happy! I'm thrilled to hear you will be our Chapter Secretary! xoxo
Jul 18 - 5PM
gigi9
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I live in St. Louis, MO and

I live in St. Louis, MO and I am actually driving up to CHI to visit a friend this w/e...love CHI! So I will be interested in this if I can ever make a drive up. Keep the info coming!
Jul 18 - 5PM (Reply to #27)
betty2020
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Awsome girl! Really hope

Awsome girl! Really hope you can make it. Let me know as things get closer. I will keep ya posted.. xoxo only one way to go...Forward (tm?)

only one way to go...Forward (tm?)

Jul 18 - 5PM
betty2020
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meeting

I threw out another post asking for all of those that are planning to come to Chicago next month to contact me via email. Just thought i would drop a line here as well. Please let me know even if its a long shot. I really appreciate it. Please make sure you use tell me you user name as well. Thanks everyone! xoxoxo [email protected] only one way to go...Forward (tm?)

only one way to go...Forward (tm?)

Jul 18 - 5PM
betty2020
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Thank you and I want to let

Thank you and I want to let everyone know that I am going to work very hard to get this historical venture underway. I cant do it alone but i know i have the support of all of you great people and Lisa, so this eases my mind and gives me the confidence i need to move forward. I will be posting issues on the board that pertain to the format and structure of the new Support Group in order to get your input over the new few weeks. We feel its important that our members take an active role in organizing and formatting this new Head quarters Group. This is your group after all and should be structured in a manor that provides the best services to the victims. For this i will need all of your opinions, brainstorming and critiques. Although the first will be our Headquarter group in Chicago, we would like to move as quickly as possible to branch off new chapters once we have established here and can provide support to facilitate the other groups. I will be posting a new email address that will belong to the Headquarters chapter so we can converse on issues relating to the Support Group very soon. If you have any immediate concerns till then contact me at [email protected]. I just want to tell all of you that i know this member board is used primarily as a discussion board for daily issues we are facing with the Narcissist and coping with our Narcissistic Victim Syndrome. I will do my best not to interfere with this and respect all members need for discussion relating to recovery. I do appreciate however your support and guidance with the business of our Support Group. I firmly believe that this simply can not be done with out all of you wonderful people. Looking forward to working with you. xoxoxoxox only one way to go...Forward (tm?)

only one way to go...Forward (tm?)

Jul 18 - 2AM
Lisa E. Scott
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Chicago Chapter President is Betty!

Just wanted to let everyone know that Betty has graciously accepted the position of Chicago Chapter President! I know Betty will make a wonderful Chapter President. She is extremely passionate about building awareness and helping others. She has a great attitude, wonderful insight and much compassion. Thank you Betty for taking on this important role!!! I will confirm the first Chicago Chapter meeting date on Monday. Right now, it looks like Friday, August 27th at 7pm! Can't wait! xoxo
Jul 18 - 8AM (Reply to #23)
Happy1
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Congratulations Betty! You

Congratulations Betty! You are going to be a great Chicago Chapter President!!! 8-) Happy1
Jul 16 - 11PM
happydaysahead
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Sounds good to me !!

I'm open to any night. But YUCK to sushi :) I will eat something else. Really looking forward to this !!
Jul 17 - 8AM (Reply to #21)
betty2020
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haha.. Ok i will make sure

haha.. Ok i will make sure we have something other than sushi. Worst case a peanut butter sand from my home....heehhehe j/k. we got ya covered. xoxoxo only one way to go...Forward (tm?)

only one way to go...Forward (tm?)

Jul 16 - 10PM
betty2020
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Is 7pm a good time for the

Is 7pm a good time for the meeting? only one way to go...Forward (tm?)

only one way to go...Forward (tm?)

Jul 16 - 11PM (Reply to #19)
Happy1
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7 works for me. 8-)

7 works for me. 8-)
Jul 16 - 10PM
betty2020
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we are also trying to set up

we are also trying to set up arrangements to go for sushi after the meeting. Lisa said there are a few places close that are very good so i will need the official head count at least a week in advance so i can make reservations. If you dont like sushi they will offer other items on the menu. I am going to work on getting a group price for the dinner as well. I will do everything i can to make this evening and trip as affordable as possible for everyone. Hopefully we will reach a point on day that we will have the funds to afford to help those that are financial unable but would like to attend. This would be a long term goal for us. I am real excited to meeting all of you wonderful ladies/gents. xoxox only one way to go...Forward (tm?)

only one way to go...Forward (tm?)

Jul 16 - 10PM
lynn61
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meeting

if i could get friday off of work, i'd fly in for a friday meeting also.

really??

Jul 16 - 7PM
Happy1
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I would vote for Friday in

I vote for Friday in case we are having so much fun we want to make it a late night. 8-)
Jul 16 - 10PM (Reply to #2)
MsVulcan500
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I'd really like to fly in

I'd like to fly in, but I don't know how the end of the month will work for me. But if I were able to come, Friday would be best for me too, then I could just take that Friday off work to fly in and fly out Sunday.
Jul 16 - 10PM (Reply to #3)
betty2020
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Fridays are good for me as

Fridays are good for me as well. Just wondered if there will be others that my want to fly in. I could see about arrangements for overnight accommodations if there is interest by other members Please let me know and i will do some research to see if we can get a group rate. only one way to go...Forward (tm?)

only one way to go...Forward (tm?)

Jul 16 - 10PM (Reply to #4)
Happy1
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That would be great! Maybe

That would be great! Maybe the burbs women will want to stay at a hotel rather than driving home Friday night too.
Jul 16 - 10PM (Reply to #5)
betty2020
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I will check into this and

I will check into this and get back to everyone xoxo only one way to go...Forward (tm?)

only one way to go...Forward (tm?)

Jul 16 - 10PM (Reply to #6)
almostlydia
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Wow, would love to

Wow, would love to participate if possible. Always wanted to see Chicago. Coming from Atlanta and would need some reasonable accommodations. It could be an excellent adventure! Plus my kids are all in college by then! Would love it!

almostlydia

Jul 16 - 10PM (Reply to #15)
NancyM
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Ok now I am Jellus :(

Must be one of those Narc tendencies of mine trying to raise it's ugly head...have fun ladies.

Nevergoback

Jul 16 - 10PM (Reply to #7)
MsVulcan500
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So would that mean we are

So would that mean we are looking at Aug. 27? If so, I will have to ask for that off right away and see if I get it. I am in the mortgage field, so month end is usually our busiest time and they don't like to let us off then. But I'm going to try.
Jul 16 - 10PM (Reply to #8)
betty2020
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MsV, I dont know what time

MsV, I dont know what time you are off on Fridays or if you work over the weekend but i could make arrangements to pick you up at the airport as i go past there on my way in. Just a thought. If you get off a few hours early on a Fri so your flight is in by 530 we are safe and i can grab you on my way in. Just a thought. xoxox only one way to go...Forward (tm?)

only one way to go...Forward (tm?)

Jul 17 - 9AM (Reply to #9)
Lisa E. Scott
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So exciting!

Oh, I'm so excited! I can hardly wait! This is going to be so great. We can finally meet in person!!!! The meeting room we will be using is actually a "party room" with a full kitchen, stereo system and tv. Therefore, I would like to host a party for all of us to celebrate our first meeting and launch of our support group! I'll get a sushi tray and whatever else sounds good to people (subs, pizza, pasta). We can work for the first hour - develop our mission statement, agree on 8 steps and write a charter. Then after we all sign and date, we can pop some champagne and start to celebrate! Let me just confirm that we can have the party room for the whole evening on Friday, 8/27 before anyone books any flights. I can confirm this first thing on Monday morning and let you all know. It would be great if people want to fly in. Betty and I can look into reasonable accomodations. I have some connections. Some of you can make a whole weekend of it. Chicago is beautiful in the summer! Lots to do and see. Ok, I have to run meet my insurance appraiser. The rental property I own on the south side was robbed - stripped of all plumbing, electric and copper wiring, etc. $40,000 worth stolen, just like that. Crazy times we live in. People are desperate. Nightmare. Anyway, my point is that I'll catch up on the board later this afternoon. Let me know what your thoughts are on the meeting/kick-off party. Oh, and I'm sure I can get a phone in the room for anyone who wants to call-in and participate in developing our mission statement and agreeing on the 8 steps. This is going to be great. I'm so excited!!!! August 27, 2010 is going to be a monumental date! xoxo
Jul 17 - 10AM (Reply to #13)
lynn61
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question

lisa, would it be best to fly into o'hair or midway?

really??