My husband's family has been doing a Bethany Beach trip for 51 years straight! Same week every year, and in 2024 we hit a record with 137 people. Family comes in from California, Colorado, Florida, New York, and of course those of us who are closer. It's always such a fun week, and my kids absolutely love getting to see all their cousins and extended family.
I'm hiding on the left side :)
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Beth West
Senior Community Relations Coordinator
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Original Message:
Sent: 08-29-2025 09:50
From: Garrett Johnston
Subject: What Did You Do for Summer Vacation?
That sounds like a productive summer Melisande! And I definitely agree, we need to normalize making time for life experiences, so they don't feel like "once in a lifetime" events!
Good luck with your career search! Don't forget to check the Available Positions community if you haven't already!
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Garrett Johnston
Membership Engagement Coordinator
gjohnston@informs.org
Original Message:
Sent: 08-29-2025 06:12
From: Melisande Fritzsche
Subject: What Did You Do for Summer Vacation?
I spent my summer applying to jobs and developing data analysis skills into a portfolio. I participated in my first political protest!
Garrett, that trip sounds amazing. I think we need to normalize trips like that do they're not just "once-in-a-lifetime." 🛣️
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Melisande Fritzsche
Emerging Technology Analyst
Internal Revenue Service
Ogden UT
Original Message:
Sent: 08-28-2025 11:30
From: Garrett Johnston
Subject: What Did You Do for Summer Vacation?
As summer winds down here in the U.S., the INFORMS team wants to hear from you. How did you spend your summer?
Did you take the road trip of a lifetime, jet off to a dream destination, or enjoy a relaxing staycation filled with home projects? Whether you traveled far or stayed close to home, we'd love to hear about it!
I was lucky enough to take a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Italy with my family and especially loved exploring the canals of Venice.
Drop a comment below and share your summer story! Bonus points for photos!
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Garrett Johnston
Membership Engagement Coordinator
gjohnston@informs.org
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