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
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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