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Amanda Anhalt
IAAP Member
What’s the coolest thing you’ve
ever done? I sang at Carnegie Hall in New York my senior year in high school with my chorus and concert members. We were provided with a private cruise around the Statue of Liberty after our performance
and the best part was that my mother was able to attend as a chaperone.
Who are the most influential people
in your life right now? My grandfather
for his unbelievable strength, bravery and wisdom. My mother for her independence,
work ethic and determination.
What are your hobbies or interests? Completion of second degree in Criminal Justice and
Masters of Business Administration.
What is your favorite TV show? Law and
Order
What are your best and worst personality
traits? My best personality trait would be conscientiousness
and my worst is being indecisive on certain issues.
What’s something your parents
taught you that you’ve never forgotten? Determination
What do you do for fun? Exercise
Do you own any pets? How many? What
kind? And Names? I have a 4 year old, orange tabby named Barley and a 12 year old opsolopso named Sugar.
What’s the last conversation you
had? Expressing how thankful I am to have such great friends and family in my life, especially on my birthday (June 29th).
Tell us one thing that you think no
one knows about you? Growing up, I had inspiring dream to be a country singer like Reba McIntire.
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MESSAGE
FROM OUR PRESIDENT
We All Have Gifts…
I have seen a major pattern developing in my life this year as I have served as president of CAC IAAP.
In particular, whenever anyone talks to me about finding “myself”, “my hidden potential”, “my
life’s masterpiece”, “my yellow brick road”, or “my brilliance”, I get excited at the
prospect and start looking for “it”.
Do you question if you're fulfilling your life's purpose? Is this all there is? Does God have a special
purpose for your life? Many sources offer a blueprint for discovering your unique gift(s) so you can realize your full potential.
For me, my year started in July in New Orleans.
Simon T. Bailey was our keynote speaker at the IAAP international convention last summer. He was more
fun than you would ever expect to find at a conference and interesting, as well. He talked in depth about finding your “diamond
in the rough”. He explained that our bodies contain carbon, and if we take that carbon and work/harden it to its fullest
potential, it can become a brilliant diamond. No, it’s not that easy to produce diamonds, but Release Your Brilliance
by Simon Bailey will explain the process of finding your inner diamond. A diamond is valued for its clarity, color,
cut, and carat; and it takes many steps to enhance these values.
Simon had already gotten me excited, motivated, curious, etc., then, in February, I met Mark “Gunny”
Thomas. Mark spoke to our group about money and credit (dirty word), but he also challenged us to “find our yellow brick
road”. In Finding Your Yellow Brick Road by Mark Thomas and K.J. Cash, we
are reminded that God gave each of us gifts at birth. He placed us in families that would put us in circumstances to use and
hone our gifts. Often our childhood longings and dreams can serve as clues to our purpose and calling. What gifts were you
given, most importantly, what gifts will you give Him? We don't have to be perfect to be appreciated by God.
As Michelangelo proved to us, to find your life's masterpiece, you must look inside. You'll have to
clear away all the outer stones and things others have imposed on you, such as negativism, to find the beauty within! A gift
isn't just found in people who are exceptionally talented, successful, or blessed.
Simon says, “It takes a diamond to cut another diamond”. An uncut diamond might appear
to be a useless piece of stone on the surface. However, with the proper cut, its beauty can be released. You might be the
"diamond" that another admin or peer needs to find their hidden potential and they might have the same effect on you. You
might "release your brilliance" on someone else by helping someone with a work/personal situation or it could be as simple
as inviting them to a CAC function so they can become involved and network with other diamonds. If you want your diamond to
be cut and shaped and have it shine brilliantly, then surround yourself with diamonds. As Simon would have us say as
we rubbed shoulders with others in the conference center, "O Brilliant One, release your brilliance on me!"
In writing this message, I consider my own gifts. I believe my gifts have come in a shrink-wrapped
basket. I have caught a glimpse of things within, but they must be removed and handled to truly be appreciated. There are
items in my basket which are gazed at adoringly, but have never been touched; some items are merely filler; there are others
that have been handled, sniffed, and replaced for later consumption; some will expire, if not used immediately; yet there
are others, which have been cherished and enjoyed to the fullest!
Your gift lies in the place where your values, passions, and strengths rest. To unwrap it, you must
discover your values and strengths.
…some of us just take longer to open them!
Teresa Tidwell CAP
2008-09 CAC IAAP President
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