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2012 Murfreesboro Magazine’s Woman in Business Event
Becci Bookner has been selected as one of Murfreesboro Magazine‘s, Woman in Business receipients. Along with other influential business women, she will be honored at a luncheon at the Stones River Country Club in Murfreesboro on March 1, 2012. This annual event presented by the magazine is open to the public.
At the pre-event for Women in Business Becci joined the other honorees including Ann H. Hoke of Keller Williams Realty, Becky Vealey of the Embassey Suites Hotel and Convention Center and others to come together and appreciate each other’s achievments and contributions to the community. Click here on the highlighted link, murfreesboromag.com for more details. Perhaps you can join us there.
2012 Nashville Business Journal’s Women of Influence
Recently Becci Bookner and Robyn Arab, Nashville Office Director of Family Staffing Solutions, Inc. sttended the Nashville Business Journal’s Woman of Influence event. Last Year Becci had been asked to
judge this year’s auspicious list of influential woman. She had been honored in 2011 herself as the Woman of Influence in the Entrepreneur category. It was a wonderful event in Nashville enjoyed by all who attended.
Introducing Our Newest Team Member – Jenny Robinson
“Santa Claus is a Senior Citizen…”
Published for the 2011 holiday season by Violet Ink Books, Ms. Bookner’s book, Something About Christmas is a hopeful look into the magic of Christmas for the “grown olders” among us.Jenny from our Nashville Office (pictured here) bought the book for a Christmas present but enjoyed it herself first.
“Santa Claus is a Senior Citizen” by Nancy DeGennero, Rutherford County’s Daily News Journal, December 2, 2011:
“Although he’s a big hero for many a child, he’s also the “ultimate icon” of Christmas for all ages — especially for the “aging olders” — if you really think about it, said local author and entrepreneur Becci Bookner. ”He’s a bit too heavy, he has a round waist, white hair, but he’s such a symbol of joy,” said Bookner, a former educator who recently published “Something about Christmas.”
The book, which is small enough to fit neatly in a purse, imparts wit and wisdom Santa can teach us. “He sees the worst and he sees the best, yet he maintains that a plate of cookies and a glass of milk can solve a lot of problems,” Bookner joked. “Of all the holidays, Christmas is probably the happiest. But for a lot of people, it’s the time of year they get depressed,” said Bookner, who owns Family Staffing Solutions Inc., a company that provides care and assistance for the aging. Loss of loved ones, distance from family, isolation, in this book, Becciencourages readers to remember that enthusiasm Santa embodies and translate it to the “Christmas within us.” “If you don’t have family here, there are still things you can do to have joy … and find other ways to celebrate the season,” Bookner said. Don’t get caught up in the “entrapments” of gifting.
Another section of the book is a collection of sayings she’s received over the years. Bookner hopes these will stick with readers, from “smile more often” to “opportunities are everywhere; find them.” “Sometimes one-liners are more powerful than two or three paragraphs,” she said. More of this story can be found on http://www.dnj.com/ website.
Music City’s Business Source
Nashville Business Journal has invited Becci Bookner to judge 2012 Women of Influence. She was the recipient of the 2011 award in the ‘Entrepreneur” category. In thanking Becci for her assistance in the selection of the candidates and winners, the Editor, Lance Williams said, ”Your input was invaluable and you chose a great group of winners and finalists.” and “Thanks again for all your help with the Women of Influence program.”
When told the Business Journal planned to highlight ”the group of judges in this year’s program,” Becci Bookner said, “Family Staffing Solutions, Inc., is proud to represent our community and be associated with the Nashville Business Journal’s worthwhile programs.”
Local Office Director’s Meeting 2011
Family Staffing Solutions, Inc. recently hosted a Local Office Director’s Meeting at the Embassy Suites in Murfreesboro. Led by CEO, Becci Bookner the attendees enjoyed a presentation given by Barb Sutton, MA, CPA and Partner at Dempsey, Vantrease & Follis, PLLC, Murfreesboro.
In addition to the presentation by Ms. Sutton, information exchange and an outline of business plans for 2012 were the order of the day. Also attending was Dana Cassidy, Vice President.
Alzheimers - We Care
Family Staffing Solutions, Inc. and the Alzheimer’s Early Detection Alliance
Caregiving for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia is one of the greatest challenges facing our maturing families, but it doesn’t have to be a lonely one. Family Staffing Solutions has joined the “Alzheimer’s Early Detection Alliance (AEDA)” and our Nashville Caregivers are headed towards Dementia certification. Family Staffing Solutions, Inc. has been named an official AEDA champion and you can find a link to our offices on their webpage, www.alz.org/AEDA. The national AEDA organization said, “We commend you and your organization for supporting the Alzheimer’s Association and your choice to actively increase awareness about Alzheimer’s disease; the importance of early detection and the 10 warning signs.”
Robyn Arab, Director of our Nashville office contact will be happy to discuss this new program and the 10 warning signs of early dementia with you. Family Staffing Solutions, Inc. never stops working for our clients and a member of our staff can be reached 24 hours a day.
Barb McVicker and Patsy Corliss - Denton County, Texas
Family Staffing Solutions, Inc. recently held their National Meeting. Local offices in Murfrreesboro, Shelbyville and Nashville attended as well as representatives of the Franchise offices in Dallas and Denton County, Texas.
Beyond technical information germane to the business of “Kindness and Care” that takes our priority at all times, information sharing between all the offices is necessary in order to continually elevate the standards and protocol of the business.