Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU to all of our members, leaders, volunteers, and friends who participated in this month’s birthday celebration.
We can’t express enough how much your support and generosity keep our community thriving. Whether you attended a local birthday party, shared with friends and family, donated to Rising Tide (and got your party favors!), or simply “liked” one of our posts on social media…
We honestly couldn’t do it without you.
Here is a look at all the celebrations that happened!
All month long we gave away party favors!
To thank those supporting Rising Tide with a financial contribution, we sent special party favors as a big “Thank you!” Different donation amounts received unique party favors, from social media shoutouts to Rising Tide merch. Our top five donors also received full RTS swag bags!
![Two pens, two stickers and a postcard that have the Rising Tide Society logo](https://risingtidesociety.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/party-favors.jpg)
State of the Union
We hosted a special celebratory State of the Union address from President Brittanny Taylor and Executive Director Wendy Zook on Monday, June 24 sharing updates on the community and what’s coming up next.
If you missed it you can still catch the replay!
Virtual Birthday Party
On Thursday, June 27 we hosted our Virtual Birthday Party for the community. We even gave away prizes to celebrate!
Limited Edition Merch
Artist Nimah Johnson created a special design to celebrate our birthday with limited edition merch. T-shirts and tote bags were available.
![Limited edition white t-shirt with artwork by Artist Nimah Jonson saying "You Belong Here"](https://risingtidesociety.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Rising-Tide-2024-Birthday-Merch-Niman-Johnson.jpg)
Regional Chapter Celebrations
Our local chapters also hosted celebrations with their members in person and virtually. Take a look at some of the gatherings that took place in June:
Birmingham celebrated with a Birthday Brunch.
![Three Birmingham Rising Tide members wearing celebratory glasses and happy birthday headbands in front of a photo wall](https://risingtidesociety.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Rising-Tide-BHM-Birthday-Brunch-DMP-2024-32-1024x682.jpg)
![Mini orange and blue party hat on top of a box of macrons](https://risingtidesociety.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Rising-Tide-BHM-Birthday-Brunch-DMP-2024-37.jpg)
![Rising Tide hotel keychains with disco balls, party hats, and noise makers in a flat lay](https://risingtidesociety.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Rising-Tide-BHM-Birthday-Brunch-DMP-2024-44.jpg)
![Group photo of Rising Tide Birmingham members who attended the birthday brunch](https://risingtidesociety.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Rising-Tide-BHM-Birthday-Brunch-DMP-2024-29-1024x682.jpg)
North Shore/Northern Illinois grabbed food and drinks and local business Lindy’s Landing.
![](https://risingtidesociety.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Rising-Tide-Northshore-June-2024-1024x614.jpeg)
Rhode Island met up at Providence brewery Long Live Beerworks for a workshop led by video production company Little City Media and celebrated Rising Tide’s birthday with cake.
![Rhode Island chapter gathered around a table with a Happy Birthday Rising Tide cake](https://risingtidesociety.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Rhode-Island-Rising-Tide-June-2024-1024x768.jpeg)
Twin Cities got together at Block Portrait Studios. Guest expert Sara Gawanski spoke to the group about Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Google My Business Profiles. Members enjoyed coffee, donuts, and other treats to celebrate nine years of Rising Tide!
![](https://risingtidesociety.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Twin-Cities-RTS-June-2024-1-1024x683.jpg)
![](https://risingtidesociety.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Twin-Cities-RTS-June-2024-2.jpg)
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Photography credit: Heather Hanson Photography
Greenville & Asheville chapters co-hosted an All Day CEO Retreat and celebrated RTS’s 9th Birthday! RTS Business Owners & Entrepreneurs gathered in the iconic city of Greenville, SC for a fully planned day to unplug, enjoy, and upgrade their business! Activities included a content crawl, a creative practice, food & drink + fun & games!
![Rising Tide Greenville and Ashville group photo, members wearing party hats](https://risingtidesociety.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Rising-Tide-Greenville-Ashville-June-2024-1-1024x757.jpg)
Pasadena celebrated with a birthday lunch meetup, cake included.
![Rising Tide Pasadena members lighting a candle on the birthday cake](https://risingtidesociety.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Rising-Tide-Pasadena-June-2024.jpg)
![Happy Birthday Rising Tide Society birthday cake](https://risingtidesociety.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Happy-Birthday-Rising-Tide-Cake.jpg)
![Rising Tide Society Pasadena group photo of members](https://risingtidesociety.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Rising-Tide-Pasadena-June-2024-2-1024x768.jpg)
As always, we appreciate you more than you know. Thank you for being a part of our birthday – we can’t wait until next year!