Well I've tried to avoid it all year. I'm not a fundraiser. I am pressed for time. I am too passionate about volunteerism in our schools and the lack there of by many to see the needs--I'll put my foot in my mouth, it's a given. I've never managed a budget this large. You name it, I've thought, murmured or spoken it. Nonetheless, I've been drafted.Drafted where? PTC president. UGH!!! A month ago, I said don't even ask, I'll say NO, NO, NO. I can still think of a dozen reasons to say no like: the economy stinks (who wants to raise $$), I cannot put in the time presidents before have, I don't know anything about business licenses and contracts, I am too sensitive to handle the mean complaining parents who expect and give nothing.....etc. What I'm hearing? Things are changing. LIfe and families are changing. Moms are going back to work, the economy is likely going to trump past funding goals. Things are changing --we need a balanced person who can d help seek a new rhythm. Shoot, it's taken me near 35 years to find some balance. Feeling a bit inadequate here!
Leading people is one thing. Organizing event another. And, this is a whole new creature with many arms left for potential entanglement. So many dynamics that are not my favorite to navigate. But a good team of gals are likely to return if I take the lead.....hmm......UGH!
Lots of thinking to do here!
