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• cohesiveness, where members are united in pursuit Would you pause and consider: Are you empowering
of common goals but may differ in their under- those around you? If not, why not? If so, well done!
standing, representation, and vocalization of their
representation of those goals; and Be well,
• identity, where members recognize that they are
part of the group and the group’s performance has Steve Viola
potential to exceed that of the individual members. SOMA Immediate Past President
Command Master Chief (SEAL) (Ret)
All this is done by empowering you, the member. MA, NRP, ATP, SOCM

Thank you for allowing me to be your president and for
empowering me to do the best job possible. I would ask
that you do the same for the new president.

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