Planet Laundry Nov 2020

CLA Staff BE ING THANKFUL

CLA Celebrates a ‘Month of ’

“Acknowledging the good that you already have in your life is the foundation for all abundance.” – EckhartTolle, spiritual teacher and author

With the challenges that most have experienced in 2020 – from health concerns to financial issues to social isolation – it can be hard to find things for which to be grateful.However, asThanksgiving approaches, the Coin Laundry Association would like to celebrate and show its appreciation for its members and the industry during the month of November. The CLA is designating November as the “Month of Thanks.” Throughout the month, we will highlight members who have given back to their communities and those who have made a difference in the industry.The association is proud to represent this industry and demonstrate its importance by getting laundromats recognized as an essential business.We are thankful for all of you who continued to provide a vital service to your communities during this pandemic. In addition to representing and supporting an amazing industry, the CLA staff wanted to share what they are grateful for this month.We hope that, as you reflect on 2020 and celebrateThanksgiving, you take a moment to share what you are thankful for. Follow #CLAMonthofThanks on our social media for the month of November to see what CLA and our members are grateful for.

It has been an interesting year, but I am thankful for the additional time that I got to spend with my family, especially with my 17-year-old twins who will be headed away to college next year. I am also grateful for the excellent CLA team of staff and members that I get to work with every day! ~Danielle Bauer , Director of Membership Amid the craziness of COVID-19, racial injustice, political uproars, remote learning and working from home, I still have plenty to be grateful for in 2020.With the onset of all the new norms, we began to work from home, and I have been extremely grateful for the opportunity to spend much-needed quality time with my family and to create a I’m thankful for many things this year including my job at the CLA, which serves an essential industry. I’m also thankful for my family and health, but most of all I’m thankful for the time I get to spend with my children. ~Christina Gonzalez , Director of Administration and Accounting

new life/work balance.This year, my husband and I purchased our first home and became grandparents to a beautiful baby girl! We also have been able to take a more hands-on approach to our children’s education and learn entertaining, creative ways to enjoy one another. ~Tanisha Moore , Meetings & Events Manager

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