Page 7 - The Scoop Newsletter February 2023

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As if he was telepathic, Majid Safai, Senior Programmer Analyst
with DDS/IT, sent this invitation for breakfast to his colleagues
on February 1st. While he didn't know he was participating in the
Agency Act of Kindness Campaign, it was a true example. Those
of us who interact with Majid know that his is how he lives his
life...with kindness.

"Today is the first day of Black History Month, an educational
event worthy of observing.

Learning about black history and the many contributions made
by Black men and women that previously went unnoticed or
unacknowledged is a very important first step in understanding
and success.

To quote the extraordinary Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, “You don’t
have to see the whole staircase. Just take the first step”.

I feel very lucky that our team is made up of exceptional people
from all around the world. I value this team as you would a
Persian Rug, the value of which rises with each colorful additional
knot woven into a single inch of the finished piece. Together we
created a very tight weave of talented people from many
continents. Your constant input into this DDS journey adds
immense value to each project’s final product.

Your first, tenth, even 50th step begins with the sharing of your
ideas, solutions, and thoughts. I encourage you to be fearless in
your willingness to speak up, share your ideas, offer possible
solutions. This job is a team effort, so, thank you for being an
important part of this team.

I am happy for the opportunity to break bread with my DDS team
to celebrate our diversity and, one more time, Black History
Month."