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Welcome to Our First Newsletter!

We’re excited to introduce the Chesapeake Wellness Initiative, the primary focus of Bay Breez, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting wellness within the Chesapeake Bay community. Our mission is to unify and uplift the community by creating vibrant spaces for health, healing, and growth in harmony with nature, and we have some exciting updates to share as we embark on this journey!

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1. Unveiling the Chesapeake Wellness Initiative Roadmap

We’re thrilled to announce the release of our comprehensive roadmap! This detailed plan outlines the vision, goals, and future growth of our initiative—from the creation of wellness spaces to the community programs we aim to foster. You can explore the entire roadmap, which includes the designs for our wellness, meditation spaces, planned activities, and much more.
📽️ Watch our video walkthrough of the roadmap to see what’s in store for the Chesapeake Bay community! [Link to video] Flip through the slideshow manually [Link to slideshow]

2. Nonprofit Status Officially Approved

We’re proud to share that Bay Breeze has officially incorporated as a non-profit in MD! This achievement is a huge step forward in our mission to bring wellness to our community, allowing us to raise funds, expand our programs, and collaborate with other organizations on our journey to make the Chesapeake Bay a haven for health and well-being. As of this posting, we have also now applied for 503C status in order to allow tax deductions for donations.

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3. First $2,000 Donation and 180k Pledge Received!

Our hearts are full of gratitude as we’ve received our very first donations and pledges from generous supporters. These contributions are the foundation of what we’re building together, and they’re bringing our vision of creating sustainable wellness spaces to life. If you’re interested in contributing to this cause, we welcome your support with open arms. Every donation helps us take one more step toward realizing our goals!

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4. Upcoming Board of Directors Meeting & Zoom Call

We’re hosting our first-ever Board of Directors Meeting to discuss our next steps and chart a path forward. Additionally, we’re excited to announce our joint Zoom call, where community members can join, ask questions, and learn more about how to get involved.

📅 Dates to Remember: (Coming Soon)

• Board of Directors Meeting: [Begining of October TBD]
• Joint Community Zoom Call: Information will be distributed once a date is set

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5. We’re Seeking Board Members!

As we grow, we’re looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our Board of Directors. If you have a passion for wellness, community building, or nonprofit leadership, we’d love to hear from you. Together, we can create lasting change in the Chesapeake Bay region. Reach out to us for more details on how you can be part of our leadership team.

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Thank you for being part of the Chesapeake Wellness Initiative’s first steps. Together, we’re building a community of well-being, and we can’t wait to share the journey with you.

Empowering Wellness in the Chesapeake Bay Community
Issue 1 | September 2024

Warm Regards,
The Bay Breez Team

Joseph Bulynko

Stay Connected:
🌐 Website: www.baybreez.com
📧 Contact Us: joseph.bulynko@gmail.com