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JUNE 2020 NEWSLETTER
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I had a completely different message crafted, but after the events of this weekend it became clear that WIPA couldn’t, and wouldn’t, stay silent. 2020 has been challenging to say the least, but it pales in comparison to the struggles that our African American colleagues have endured for their entire lives. I understand that I will never understand what that feels like, but I, and WIPA, will stand up for what is right. There is no room for hatred, bigotry, and racism of any kind in the wedding industry, and I implore the Members of WIPA, as the voice of the wedding industry, to be reminded of the membership pledge in our statement of ethics: “Respect all people regardless of race, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, gender, or age.”
As we face yet another challenging time in our industry we will continue to promote and focus on our message of Love Always Wins. I hope you choose to spread that message among your family, friends, clients, and colleagues, because the power of love is infectious.
And so, I will leave you with the words of Martin Luther King Jr. that ring as true now as they did in 1957 – “Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” There is a lot of work to be done, but I hope that you will tackle it all with love in your heart.

Kevin M. Dennis, CPCE 2020 WIPA President
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WIPA Dues Delay
The WIPA International Board voted to suspend dues billing for all members through September 1, 2020 to guarantee that no member loses the benefits of WIPA membership during this pandemic. |
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Tuesday, June 9 – 11:00 AM PST Aleya Harris Under the Influence: How to Turn Digital Visitors Into Paying Clients
Thursday, June 11 – 11:00 AM PST Meryl Snow The Game Changed: Selling Weddings During & Post COVID
Tuesday, June 16 – 11AM PST Cindy Burreson Before you PIVOT your business, you have to PIVOT your attitude!
Thursday, June 18 – 11AM PST Margaux Fraise Sticky Situations: How to Deal with Family Drama and Other Things You Aren’t Getting Paid For
Wednesday, June 24 – 1:00PM PST State of the Wedding Industry Part 4

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The recordings for all completed Webinars and any resources mentioned during a session can be found at https://www.wipa.org/open-webinar-library |
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During these uncertain times WIPA have made our Webinar videos open to all.
Some recent additions to the Educational Content include:
The 5 Layers of Legal Protection for Your Business Braden Drake – Attorney, Taxpert, Educator
How to Manage Your Business Reputation During and After COVID-19 Kinsey Roberts – She Creates Business
Consultancy for Creatives Sasha Souza – Consultancy for Creatives
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"State of the Wedding Industry" Part 3 with Kevin Dennis and our Chapter Presidents
Go to WIPA.org and visit the Webinar Library to view these and more videos.
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