Welcome back to the Weekly Roundup, VeeFriends! As always, we're here to brief you on the week's essential developments. Below, you'll find everything from exciting news to important moments within our community.

SOLD OUT: VeeFriends Character Cap Collection

The VeeFriends Character Cap Collection has officially launched and sold out! This exclusive line of corduroy caps, released to the public Thursday at 12 PM ET, came in an array of six colors: Olive, Coal, Desert, Ivory, Royal, and Platinum. Each cap featured a VeeFriends trait with the corresponding character embossed on the side. Whether embodying Ambition, Fearlessness, Unwavering commitment, Giftedness, Outgoing nature, or Dedication, these caps encourage community members to express the qualities they value most. Keep an eye on the VeeFriends Shop for future releases and the chance to be part of our next exciting drop!

For complete details of this collection check out our featured blog HERE

VeeFriends at the National Restaurant Association Show THIS WEEKEND

VeeFriends is heading to Chicago this weekend for the National Restaurant Association Show, the premier B2B event for the food service industry in the Western Hemisphere. Attendees will be able to explore opportunities in VeeFriends Vending and connect with over 35,000 industry professionals, including key decision-makers from commercial chains, independent venues, and more. This event is an excellent chance to discover the latest in food, beverage, equipment, and supplies. If you're in the area, come see what's new in the industry!

VeeFriends Celebrates 3-Years Since Launch

Celebrating three years since the debut of VeeFriends on May 11th 2021, we've been on a journey filled with incredible milestones. From its initial release of VeeFriends Series 1 NFTs to expanding to a global entertainment brand, VeeFriends has fostered a vibrant community of kind, welcoming, and empathetic creators and collectors. As we commemorate this anniversary, we reflect on our achievements with profound gratitude and look ahead with eager anticipation. Together, we're not just building a brand; we're cultivating a legacy of positivity and connection. Here's to continuing this incredible journey together for the many years to come!

Lucky Black Cat Joins As GaryVee Rings Closing Bell at NASDAQ

During an appearance at NASDAQ this Tuesday, VeeFriends, led by Gary Vaynerchuk and the VaynerX team, celebrated the upcoming release of Gary's book (Available May 21st), "Day Trading Attention," with a market closing bell ceremony. VeeFriends very own Very, Very, Very, Very, Lucky Black Cat also made an appearance to support GaryVee and the team! While we may not be ringing the NASDAQ bell for our book, VeeFriends' first-ever children's book, titled "Meet Me In The Middle," starring Patient Pig and Eager Eagle is now available for pre-order ahead of the July 16 release!

VeeFriends Comics Corner

This week's comics featured our character of the week, YOLO Yak! Below are all of our VeeFriends daily comics from this week and if you're looking for more, all VeeFriends daily comics can be found all in one place! Check them out at https://veefriends.com/comics.

Saturday May 11

Sunday May 12

Monday May 13

Tuesday May 14

Wednesday May 15

Thursday May 16

Friday May 17

Quick Quail Hits

• This week, YOLO Yak took center stage on the VeeFriends Instagram as our featured Character of the Week. Go check out their posts for a daily dose of inspiration.

• 84 days until VeeCon 2024! August 9–11th in Los Angeles, CA.

• Reminder: Voices of VeeCon applications are open now, and close on June 5th. If you or a friend are interested in speaking at VeeCon 2024, be sure to apply prior to the deadline.

• While visiting the VeeFriends HQ for a podcast with GaryVee, Rob "Gronk" Gronkowski had some fun with a pack of VeeFriends TCG cards by giving them a "Gronk spike".

• Countless new VeeFriends Gifs have been uploaded, allowing you to express yourself through the VeeFriends characters. Find them by searching "@veefriends" on Giphy.

• Reminder: Less than 60 days until the release of VeeFriends' first-ever children's book, Meet Me In The Middle.

• Reminder: VeeFriends animated shorts coming late summer. This week, GaryVee hinted on Twitter that he's been reviewing the scripts and drafts of the cartoon and is thoroughly enjoying it.

Organized Ostrich's Sneak Beak at the Week Ahead

• Saturday May 18th-21st: VeeFriends at National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago

• Sunday May 19th @11 AM ET: VeeFriends Cards BREAKfast

• Monday May 20th @8:30 AM ET: VeeFriends Comics & Coffee

• Tuesday May 21st @5:55 PM ET: The VeeFriends Cards Show

• Wednesday May 22nd @8:30 AM ET: VeeFriends Comics & Coffee

• Wednesday May 22nd @12 PM ET: Treasure Chest Refresh

• Wednesday May 22nd @5:55 PM ET: 5, 5 at 5:55 Twitter Spaces

• Thursday May 23rd @4:44 PM ET: The VeeFriends Cards Show (Gameplay)

• Friday May 24th @8:30 AM ET: VeeFriends Comics & Coffee

• Friday May 24th @3:30 PM ET: The VeeFriends Cards Show

• Sunday May 26th @11 AM ET: VeeFriends Cards BREAKfast

A Message From YOLO Yak

In this one incredible life we get, every action and every moment presents an opportunity to make a lasting impact. Let's embrace each challenge with passion and push beyond our limits because we only live once — let's MAKE IT COUNT, VeeFriends!