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HELLO
from the
DIRECTOR

HOST A FUNDRAISER

When I sat down to write this letter, I was a little overwhelmed at what to say, quite
honestly. Where do I begin? How I can I make all that I want to say fit onto one page and
at the same time be interesting enough for anyone to read? There’s a million things I could
say about this event that is educational, general, specific, entertaining, and overall positive.
Do I start with talking about all the businesses that have been transformed in an upward
direction over the past 10 years this event has been around? The jobs that the event has
helped to create? The millions of dollars of referrals that have been given at this event? The
changes that are coming for Chocolate Blues? Can you see where I get overwhelmed?
About two years ago I met a lady that forever changed my world, Shelly
Rice. Shelly is the founder and former owner of this 10 year old event
and she has 24 years experience in directing all sorts of events across
the nation. She had wanted to step back from Chocolate Blues back then
but knew that the event needed continue so she made the decision about
a year and a half ago to incorporate a support system of Area Directors.
Personally, I don’t know how she did it for so long like she did, but I am so
thankful that she continued to grow the event and the brand, creating t B