President's Message

I started the year off with quite the novel, so I felt it would be a full circle moment to end the year with another one, so buckle up! 😛 But its all good and exciting news!

Our chapter had a great year with incredible educational and social programming. This past year, NACE chapters were required to host six total meetings, and all six were required to be educational. I am excited to tell you we exceeded National’s program requirements! NACE Richmond hosted ten total meetings, with seven being educational! This would not have been possible without the hard work and dedication of the 2024 Board of Directors. Thank you, board members, for all your seriously hard work and dedication to our chapter and member success. I am immensely grateful for all of you. 

The success of our programming and chapter also would not be possible without the support from you, our members, and for that, I am thankful. Throughout this year, many of you have donated your time, energy, and money to support our chapter, and I want you all to know that it is sincerely appreciated and does not go unnoticed by the Board of Directors. From Rita Goodroe to Dana Kadwell, speed networking and the happy hours, and of course, The NACEYS, all of you helped to make this an incredible year. It would be an extensive list if I called out each of our sponsors from this past year, but you know who you are, and thank you

To Morgan Webb, Hampton Roads Chapter President, the 2024 Board, and H.R. chapter members, we loved partnering with you in August, and we are excited to continue to host joint meetings in the future!
Richmond members and potential members, if you have not taken advantage of your ability to join a second chapter,
FOR FREE,
I highly recommend joining this growing chapter as we move into 2025. 

To celebrate the year we have had, and to celebrate each other in this wild industry, I hope you will join us next Tuesday (December 10th) at The Estate at Independence for our annual holiday party! We have extended an extra hour this year and are also hosting a donation drive for Little Hands, Virginia. Please bring new or gently used toddler jackets, hats, mittens, and blankets with you, and we will get the items to Little Hands. We will also have a selection of local artisans showcasing their handmade goodies for you to do some small business shopping this holiday, and a few fun and exciting announcements regarding the chapter and what’s to come in 2025!

Wishing you all a safe, healthy, and joyous holiday season!

Your Chapter President,
Carter Sutton Aines


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