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Re: Community Corner Newsletter [June 2025]
pun intended "a sloth hanging out of a tree.." … they really take "pura vida" seriously!
harocha
Re: Upper case for first letter of the word
I was working on the same scenario and came across Jeff's reply which works nicely, but like Gurav I wanted to extract the firstname from an contact email field so have tweaked Jeff's function slightly to replace "FirstName@row" with the function to extract the name from the email and end up with:
=UPPER(LEFT(LEFT([Contact Email]@row, FIND(".", [Contact Email]@row) - 1), 1)) + LOWER(MID(LEFT([Contact Email]@row, FIND(".", [Contact Email]@row) - 1), 2, 40))
Jon Moon
Re: June Question of the Month - Join the conversation and receive a badge
One community that really stands out to me is the Smartsheet community. What makes it special is how people—from beginners to experts—come together to share ideas, solve problems, and support each other. It’s not just about using the tool; it’s about learning from real experiences, swapping tips, and celebrating each other’s successes. The vibe is positive and collaborative, almost like having a group of helpful friends who genuinely want you to succeed. That sense of connection, combined with practical advice, is what makes the Smartsheet community so memorable and valuable.
AngB789
Re: June Question of the Month - Join the conversation and receive a badge
Shaffi Mithwani | Co-owner of a logistics company in Nairobi, Kenya.
Q: What is the best example of a community you have seen?
In 1994, I joined a small group of men committed to helping the less fortunate in Kenya’s arid regions. Today, that group is a fully registered local NGO with 25 members (all volunteers) and 5 staff, including a CEO. We meet every Tuesday evening, driven by our simple but powerful vision: “Eradicate Poverty Through Education.”
This community gives me a deep sense of purpose, peace, and belonging. I’ve learned that when people unite around a clear mission, they really can move mountains.
Shaffi Mithwani
Re: Community Corner Newsletter [June 2025]
Hi @Genevieve,
ahhh, Edinburgh, very good memories from my weekend there a few years ago :-)
Fun fact about my city, Frankfurt am Main (Frankfurt at river Main), "Frank" refers to the tribe of "the Franks" and "fort" refers to the ford they found here.
And from the Thirty Year's War, there still is a cannonball sticking in the wall on the northern side of river Main.
The eagle is the Frankfurt animal, but I'd prefer a unicorn ;-)
Stefan
Re: Community Corner Newsletter [June 2025]
Having the Unicorn as the national animal is way cool, @Genevieve P.! 🦄
Continuing the animals theme, here's a fun fact about San Pedro, Costa Rica: this isn't a rural area at all, but if you're lucky while walking around the UCR campus, you might spot a sloth hanging out on a tree. 👀
Rebeca S.
Re: June Question of the Month - Join the conversation and receive a badge
Besides the Smartsheet Community, I have been fond of the digital communities I have been proud to have joined and be an active member of. One of those is ATX Cat Punks United - an Austin-based Facebook community I found when I first moved to Austin back in 2001. As a momma cat who just recently lost her 20-year-old companion cat I found extreme comfort in this community. The admins of the group will put together a nice post for any cat community member when they cross the rainbow bridge. There was just something comforting about receiving heartfelt messages at a time when I was so sad and lonely when I had to say goodbye to my cat. Even the funny cat videos and shares that I see come across my timeline of other cats in the community, country, and beyond is appreciated.
The group will even get together at least 2x a year to have a nice potluck and get to meet/see each other IRL (in real life)! I really have enjoyed being in the group for as long as I have. It really has been a precious and safe space for me.
Pictures below:
Top picture = logo
Middle picture = the tribute they made when my cat crossed the rainbow bridge
Last picture = hilarious and true story of a cat who graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with her owner
melissa.garcia
Re: Community Corner Newsletter [June 2025]
Hello!
As always, it is a great newsletter, in particular June, my birthday month!
Fun fact about Indianapolis, Indiana: host of the world's largest single-day sporting event, the Indy 500! along with the largest sporting facility in the world of its type and hosting up to 400K fans on site! Oleeee to Alex Palou from Barcelona, Spain oleeeee!
harocha
Re: Is there a way to create a community with badges for my organization?
This would be a fun way to onboard new employees!
rebecca.collins
Re: June Question of the Month - Join the conversation and receive a badge
What is the best example of a community you have seen?
I would have to say that it is both the Smartsheet Community and the Smartsheet Overachievers (both active and alumni). Both are filled with like-minded folks who are forward thinkers and always at the ready to help. I am proud to be a member of both of these communities. So many problem-solvers and innovative thinkers coming together is why I feel that both of these are the best examples of a community that I have seen and have the pleasure of being a part of!
