To: Members of the Catholic Business League and Friends

From: Greg Mays, President, Catholic Business League

May the Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you.

The time of year is coming to nominate someone for the Catholic Professional of the Year award given at the Anniversary Mass in September. Last year the inaugural award was given to Jim McIntyre, President of Father Ryan High School. Nominations for this year’s award will be taken up until the Board of Directors meeting on August 24th. Email them to info@catholicbusinessleague.org

The Catholic Professional of the year is someone who embodies the vision statement of the Catholic Business League in all aspects of their life. The vision of the CBL is:
“To connect, develop, and inspire Catholic Professionals
to live their faith at work, at home, and in their community.”

To Connect: We are called to go out into the world and engage. We cannot do business in a silo or on an island. We must connect with our fellow professionals and find areas of common benefit. Without the basis of Christ’s teaching this falls apart and becomes a battle, not cooperation. This person should be one who is engaged in the world and connected with all types of people; using their faith as a guide.

To develop: All of us started at the bottom. Nobody got their current position in life without the help of someone else. As Catholic Professionals we must pay it forward. It is up to us to keep our hearts open to the opportunities to assist, teach, mentor, any of those around us that we can. This person should utilize their value, both actively and through example, to develop other parts of Christ’s Body.

To inspire: What really motivates a person? It could be money, power, love; in everyone it can be different. I believe true inspiration comes from true goodness. We see others doing the hard things like: counseling the jobless, serving on committees and in ministries, choosing careers that are not the most glamorous or high paid. We are inspired when we see peace on their face. It is evident that this is true goodness and we desire more for ourselves. This person should be an inspiration to all around them, evidenced by the many that follow their lead.

After prayerful reflection, please submit a nomination that demonstrates the embodiment of these ideals. The Catholic Professional of the Year is not limited to the members of the Catholic Business league, or even Catholics. There are many individuals across Middle Tennessee that would be worthy candidates to honor in this manner.

Join us for the next Prayer Breakfast at the Martin Center in Brentwood on August 12th. Our speaker will be Pat Nolan, Senior VP of DVL Public Relations.
Please remember to renew your membership in the Catholic Business League. It is by your support that we are able to come together as a community.

I am always,

Very truly yours, in Christ
Greg Mays
president@catholicbusinessleague.org