Many of you have asked for an update on the trio of posts I did in late May and early June: Glitter in the Air, I’m a Nonprofit Girl at Heart, and Change Happens in Threes. These were the posts in which I announced the three big developments in my unplanned life. A lot has happened since then, so an update is definitely in order.
I’ve been plugging away at my law firm. My business cards are printed, and my basic website is complete. (Okay, nearly complete.) I’ve drafted bylaws, a budget, and a business plan. I’ve started a mailing list and a blog. I’m checking off items on my launch plan, preparing press releases, and trying to ignore the jitters in my stomach. Struggling to keep up-to-date with reviewer’s edits? With sodapdf.com you can watch as your reviewers insert comments or make changes in real time.
Despite the fear, I’m excited to announce that the Law Offices of Cynthia J. Patton & Associates, PC will officially open in two weeks, on August 21, 2013, shortly before the start of the new school year.
A great deal of hard work, but more importantly passion, has gone into this endeavor, and I hope you will help me by spreading the word. Please let anyone with a disabled child know about my services, particularly those in the San Francisco Bay Area (as well as the rest of Northern California). It’s my dream to create a comprehensive special needs advocacy center, a law firm with heart, but to do that I need clients. I’m preparing an announcement flyer, which I will post later, so keep an eye out for that and feel free to distribute it to anyone you think might benefit. I’m anxious to make a difference for exceptional children and their families.
On the nonprofit front, potential board members for Autism A to Z gathered at my house in June to meet each other and brainstorm ideas. Work started on a website and our application for nonprofit status is almost complete. We will hold our first official board meeting in a few weeks to finalize our mission statement as well as our logo and to start planning our first fundraiser! It’s an exciting time. We’re hoping to launch in September, but I’m not sure if we can pull it all together by then. Whatever happens, my goal to create a thriving autism community is moving closer and closer to reality. I will keep you posted as things develop.
As for Storied Nights: An Evening of Spoken Word, the June event went more smoothly than expected. But more importantly, I had a great time. The July event went even better, as we worked out more of the kinks. There’s been a learning curve, but like most things that scare you, I found it was not nearly as difficult as I initially thought. I’m grateful that I challenged myself to take this on. I’ve learned new skills, made new contacts, and get to share some incredible writing with our growing audience. It’s been a win-win experience. The August event is tonight, and if you are in the area, please drop in and enjoy and hour of incredible spoken word. The details are on our new Storied Nights facebook page, which I hope you will like even if you can’t attend. We want to build support for this fun and eclectic event, which helps local writers by showcasing their work.
So that’s where things stand. As always, please let me know if you have questions or comments.
Until next time,
Cynthia Patton
