Spring has sprung into high gear, hasn't it? Even with our "May Gray" moving into "June Gloom" here in Southern California we are getting wonderful glimpses of brilliant and clear warm weather. Besides that old fog reminds us that "we do too have seasons!

Back to the sprung spring... wasn't our BCE Program wonderful this past month? Rich Hessler proves to be an incredible resource for technological options for coaches. His handouts alone are worth gold to those who are remembering that it is necessary to build a solid structure of support in the form of our businesses in order to support us in being a successful coach or coaching company.

With the renewed interest of our community showing up for our in-depth exploration into 'business and coaching excellence' we will soon need to think about expanding to a larger conference room. Our Logistics Director, Anita Goldin, has informed me though that there is another wall in our present locale that we may be able to open to create a larger room at the lively Sports Club of Irvine. If not, we may reach into our readership to query whether or not you know of another venue that is as bright, cheery, accessible, and has the amenities that we do at the Sports Club. But back to the BCE; you may be interested in next month as we have a delightful surprise for those of you continuing on with or just beginning to explore the continuing in the professionalism of your chosen careers. We are beginning the exploration and support for all who wish to become credentialed through the International Coach Federation. You can find that information on the website at www.icforangecounty.org.

Another delightful spring surprise was our May speaker, Morgana Rae, with her enchanting presentation of Financial Alchemy. The room was enthralled with her perspective of 'who money is to us' and in turn, who we 'are to money.' The evening was truly magical and we're grateful that she chose to come and visit us. We look forward to seeing more of you at our Chapter meetings, Morgana!

Our future programs will prove to be as enlivening and useful for our continued success as coaches. As a quick reference, in June we have a change as our previously scheduled speaker withdrew her participation due to another event, however I am absolutely delighted that instead, we will host Daniel Holmes, who I have been in a regular monthly relationship with as a fellow ICF President for the Los Angeles Chapter. Daniel will introduce us to insights of Family Coaching with, "All in the Family! Coaching the New Frontier for Change.' In July we have Bill Mooney speaking on ' Helping consultants build profitable practices." Then in August, we will have representatives from ICF Accredited Coach Training Programs who will join together on a panel to share the initial and the graduate programs that their schools have to offer.

Do join us and add your input and expertise as valuable contributors to our growing ICF-Orange County Chapter.

With admiration for who you are!
Patricia Hirsch
2006 President, ICF-OC