Meet & Greet with Lisa MacLeod - NEWMARKET, ON

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I might love you I really, really appreciate you even just saying this. IF you do come, if on your own or with another, there's room in my home if you decide you'd prefer to stay over instead of making the trek home. Either way, we could have that drink we discussed I did email you at Xmas time, but assume you were busy with other things...as we all were. It would be lovely to meet you finally! Let me know if you can work it out and if there's anything I can do on this end to help out.

I am becoming increasingly frustrated with the situation. We have an incredible opportunity to ally with other, more respected sectors, and actually be taken seriously in our own industry. But in all honesty, I'm not sure what I can say to a room full of people, many of whom have traveled a long distance to be here for this event, to convince them that ICPs are worth allying with if none even show up. It's very discouraging. There is a Montessori principal coming from Toronto (about 45 mins away in good traffic - she's coming in rush hour). She's spreading the word to other Montessori schools in Toronto. There are 9 other schools being represented so far, and I anticipate more. Daycare centres are also coming on board. ICPs have almost no representation and that's unbelievable considering how many are being affected and upset by this bill. There will undoubtedly be press there. How do I spin the lack of ICP attendance to them? I believe it will look very, very bad for us if, despite our claims that we want to be considered professionals in a sector of the industry, no one shows up.

All the work is done. It's arranged. All any ICPs need to do is RSVP and show up. That's it. I expect it will even be an enjoyable evening and everyone that I've spoken to is very positive and receptive to meeting us. I know the time of day sucks...I tried for after business hours but the Town beat me to it. To ask to close early for one day really isn't that big of a deal and there's certainly enough time to sort it out. My clients didn't bat an eye and they've cooperated with a number of CICPO event schedule changes. Everything is done. I've looked after all the details. I only need ICPs to show up and represent....have a drink, some food and enjoy some good company.