There is a popular motivational audio clip. He says.... "There are three types of people in the world. Those who watchthings happen. Those who wonder what happened. And those who make things happen."

When I first heard this, I had to giggle a little because I could picture someone standing there just watching. Then I could picture someone standing there looking around clueless and then I picture someone in action.

What type of person are you? What type of person do you want to be moving forward?

In a world where COVID has been making things happen, I often feel like I am watching things happen or even wondering what happened. It is taking an active effort on my part to be able to make things happen in a proactive manner and not just react to the events that are happening around me.

I hate this phrase “new normal” but what has changed and become normal for you since COVID?  As we move into yet another COVID year how will you make things happen? How do you get control back if you do find yourself wondering or watching what is happening? I think it starts with being aware. Making goals and a plan. Re-evaluating those goals. Getting out! Meeting with friends. Having lunch with a colleague. Have accountability partners. The thing that I think maybe the hardest of COVID is the feeling of isolation. We do not have the social aspect that we had in the past. Some of it is social distancing. Some is that events are just not happening. And for some of you, you find yourself with so much less time.

This month I urge you to MAKE things happen for a positive result in your personal, business AND family life.

Well, what you missed is what I missed too!! I missed one of our newest local chefs and restaurant owners who came to talk with us about how to eat healthy in this fast paced world that we live in. I'm sorry that I had to miss the meeting, but just like so many of us these days, work is incredibly busy and COVID has left us with some employees who have been diagnosed and some that have been exposed to the virus. I wish I could have been there, but I've heard great reviews of the meeting and look forward to trying out "The Local" in Fallston one day soon.

February Networking Event
February 8, 2022 - 11:30 AM
Location: Hickory Lodge
2119 Conowingo Rd.
Bel Air, MD 21014

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This Month's Speaker

Sheriff Jeff Gahler was first elected to the role of Harford County Sheriff in 2014.  As the primary law enforcement agency in Harford County and one of the largest sheriff’s offices in the State of Maryland, the Harford County Sheriff’s Office is responsible for providing law enforcement, correctional services, and court services, for Harford County’s 258,000 residents.  Sheriff Gahler leads a workforce of more than 600 sworn and civilian personnel and oversees an annual budget of more than $96,000,000.

Sheriff Gahler is a strong advocate for continual self improvement and education, having earned his A.A. Degree, Bachelors Degree and Masters Degree all while employed by the State Police.  He has taken this commitment further by adding his expertise to the public safety leaders of tomorrow by returning to teach in the Public Safety Leadership Program at Johns Hopkins University and also by being a founding operating partner in the Advanced Leadership Consortium, a company focused on providing quality training and consulting services to public safety organizations and private businesses.  Sheriff Gahler is also a veteran law enforcement officer, having previously served 28 years during a distinguished career with the Maryland State Police.

Sheriff Gahler, a 44 year resident of Harford County, resides in the Forest Hill area of the County with his wife Sonya and their two daughters, Shelby and Sydney.

This Month's Sponsor

Tony “G” Giangiordano is the Owner and President of AAG Insurance which he founded over 25 years ago in Bel Air. The business has grown from one employee Tony “G” to employing over seven full time insurance agents and two support staff and is now located on Main Street.

Tony provides expert guidance to individuals regarding protecting their homes, autos, and life. His clients can rest assured that their assets are properly protected. Additionally, he works with various local businesses from contractors through restaurants.

Tony has lived in Harford County since the late 1970’s. He is a graduate of Bel Air High School, where he was a member of the football, wrestling, track and field, and baseball teams. Tony also earned an AA degree in Business Administration from Harford Community College and a Bachelors from the University of Maryland College Park graduating in 1985. He is big fan of the University of Maryland sports teams.

Tony believes in giving back to the community and has served as the past treasurer of The Bel Air Jaycees a charitable organization. He is one of the first 7 members of the Society of Italian American Businessmen, a group that actively raises thousands of dollars to give to local charities. He is also a member of CPWN. He attended Harford Leadership academy, is an alumni of Pi Kappa Alpha and has had a life of active community involvement and fundraising.