Introducing Neil O’Donnell, EFBC President 2021-2022
I became a member of the EFBC (then FBC) over a decade ago. At the time, I was very uncertain as to how I would fit in to the overall group and my Forum. I met with TAU and we… Read more→
Flexing Our Social Muscle
In July, we are welcoming a handful of new members to our Board of Directors. Included in that handful is Dave Westerman, the President of Carbit Paint and incoming Forum Director for the EFBC. Together, Dave and I collaborated on… Read more→
President’s Message – Transitions
A few years ago, I decided to leave my forum. I loved my forum and still do, but I needed a change. In large part, I gained the confidence to leave from my forum. I was prepared and energized to… Read more→
Kicking Off the New Year with Executive Director Judy Hogel
It’s a new year for the CFBC and we’re switching things up. This year, we’ve invited our past presidents and members to share their thoughts, feelings, memories and shared experiences in our newsletter each month. We are celebrating 24 years… Read more→
Member Development Opportunities with EFBC family
Members and non-members alike felt a certain energy in the room. How is it that a group can feel a sense of comfort in a space together? EFBC creates an environment of safety across personal and professional topics for our… Read more→
Reflecting on the Impact of Forum Executive Retreat
September marks the start of a new Forum year for the CFBC with five groups headed off to retreat. How exciting…. I was recently asked by a potential member what the difference between a Forum retreat and a Forum meeting… Read more→
President’s Message – May 9th
“If I were giving a young man advice as to how he might succeed in life, I would say to him, pick out a good father and mother…” WILBUR WRIGHT I know it’s baseball season and the Cubs are in… Read more→
President’s Message – EFBC 2017 Accomplishments
Earlier this month the EFBC Executive Committee met offsite to review the recent member satisfaction survey and to agree on our Committee’s direction for the 2017 fiscal year. As usual, I walked away that day amazed at how easy my… Read more→
President’s Message – April 5th
It was enlightening to hear shared experiences about how to deal with sensitivities that sometimes arise during a Forum meeting. For me it was great timing since I was grappling with a few questions about my Forum and how to… Read more→
CFBC Spotlight: Mike Weiler
What year was your company founded? Please tell us a little bit of the history behind the company. Rydin was founded back in 1956 by Glen Rydin. At the time, Rydin was known as Rydin Sign & Decal and the majority… Read more→
