Dear NOMAct Community,

 

As we celebrate Valentine’s Day, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the importance of love, connection, and community. These things are crucial now more than ever, as we navigate both challenges and triumphs in our lives. It's a time when we should all remember the power of having a strong, supportive community—people to lean on when we need it most.

 

As a new mum, I’ve come to deeply appreciate the beauty of having a “village” to help lift you up. In the midst of sleepless nights and overwhelming moments, it’s the encouragement, wisdom, and care from others that make all the difference. This is what community is all about. It’s about offering support, sharing knowledge, and celebrating one another’s victories, big and small.

 

This year, let’s make it our goal to continue fostering this sense of community within NOMAct. I encourage you all to reach out, connect, and be there for each other. Whether it’s through a simple check-in, sharing resources, or just offering a listening ear, let's remember that we are stronger when we lift each other up.

 

Thanks to the incredible work of our programming committee, we have some exciting and informal gatherings lined up that will bring us all closer together. A highlight coming up is our Axe Throwing event on February 27th, a fun way to bond, blow off some steam, and just have a good time. Keep an eye out for more events throughout the year—these opportunities are meant to connect us in a relaxed, social setting where we can build relationships and create lasting memories.

 

I’m so grateful to be part of such an amazing group, and I look forward to all that we will accomplish together in 2025. Let’s make this year one where we truly feel like we have a village to turn to, in every sense of the word.

 

Wishing you all a happy Valentine’s Day, filled with love, connection, and the warmth of community.

 

With gratitude and love,

Cassandra Archer, AIA, NOMA

President, NOMAct