August 2022 Newsletter
Where do Goldfish go on vacation?
Around the Globe!
Friends,
August is showtime for my daughter then vacation for the family.
Frankie got the lead in the town performance of Frozen Jr., August 12 &13, and the next week we’re going to the Boardwalk in Wildwood, N.J. before getting ready to get back to school and work.
Some of you might think that all I do is tell Dad jokes and go on vacation. Well I do live a blessed life and I will be back to work full time by the fall busy season.
Kind Regards,
Michael Antonini
What’s New
Medicare, Social Security “Full Funding” dates extended
The financial health of the trust fund that help pay Social Security and Medicare Part A Hospital benefits improved slightly this past year according to the trustee report, apparently due to a stronger economy than had been forecast.
As a result, the date Social Securities trust fund would lack the assets to guarantee full benefits to 65 million users was pushed back a year, to 2035. And the date Medicare would no longer have 100% of the dollars for inpatient hospital care for 64 million beneficiaries was extended two years to 2028
Still the trustees urged lawmakers to act to improve the programs long term health.
Here is a link to the full report.
Ask The Expert: Dale Carnegie
Dale Carnegie
Dale Carnegie was an American writer and lecturer, and the developer of courses in self-improvement, salesmanship, corporate training, public speaking, and interpersonal skills.
Ever win the pen at a Dale Carnegie training course? I have a couple somewhere.
Here’s some timeless advice on how to write a Thank You Note.
Writing a sincere thank you note is one of the professional skills that can make a lasting favorable impression. People like being appreciated. One of Dale Carnegie’s fundamental human relation principles is, “Give honest, sincere appreciation.” When writing a thank you note, use a plain, small card. However, the card is not as important as the effort, so if paper is all that is available, write the note anyway! Use this 6-step formula from your friends at Dale Carnegie as a sure-fire method of expressing appreciation in a written note.
1. Greet the Giver — Dear Mr. and Mrs. Smith OR Dear Jamie. It seems like an obvious point, yet many people will begin a note with “Hi” or even omit the greeting.
2. Express Gratitude — Thank you so much for the book. The key is to keep it simple and specific. The point of writing the note is to create an expression of a heartfelt sentiment.
3. Discuss Use — I started to read the book immediately and have found many great ideas already. People like to know that you found their gesture or gift valuable. Sharing how you are using the item or idea makes their effort more meaningful.
4. Another Thank You — Thank them again for the gift. It’s not excessive to say thanks again.
5. Complimentary Close — Wrap it up with a close that expresses your final thought: Regards, All the Best, Sincerely, Gratefully, etc. Then sign your name.
6. Send It — Even if your colleagues and acquaintances are not of the note-writing variety, be the one who sets the precedent.
It is the mark of a true professional to become skilled at writing thank you notes in this age of email, voicemail, and text messaging. Demonstrating business professionalism is not difficult; it just takes effort and focus. Applying simple aspects of business etiquette goes a long way in establishing our professionalism, which builds our confidence and comfort in business settings.
Important Dates
Happy August Birthdays!
Looking forward to continuing a great summer!
Have one last summer BBQ, but don’t be that uncle that when the party starts at 4 PM he starts at Noon. Call that long lost relative.
All the Best,
Michael