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What a week
I think I protested too much, Nancy. And anyway, I am probably the last
person in the free world who needs approval from anyone else, LOL! And there are many, many vols in our society, which now numbers around 150 souls. When I joined some years back, the society was in the doldrums, and we worked hard to make it the vibrant, successful organization it is today. I'm proud of that. We get new members all the time, and they volunteer right away, because they see the opportunities. I have some personal pressures right now, which is why I've been feeling the heat. It's all temporary, including the projects. Lots of others are working on other things. Thanks for listening. What a great group we are around here! Diana "Nancy G." wrote in message ups.com... Diana Kulaga wrote: Nancy, you sound like I felt yesterday! There is so much to be done out there. Granted, I don't need to move them inside. But they are clamoring for attention. Also, something is gnawing out there and I can't figure out what it is. 'Taint snails or their slimy relatives. Can't be an animal. Also, does anyone have a cure for raise-hand-in-the-air disease? I'm doing a pre-meeting newbie class on orchid basics, which I and the class are enjoying. But that's on top of the newsletter, VP, revising the bylaws, display director, show program, trophy selection, new handbook, looking into non-profit status after tracking down our corporate status, and filling in occasionally for the Pres, who is dealing with a couple of crises simultaneously. Oh, yeah - I'm also the auctioneer for our Nov. 4th auction. I guess that sounds like I'm whining. So many people volunteer and do so much. Nevermind. Diana I don't know how big your society is, but sounds like you need to DELEGATE before you burn out completely. They would probably benefet from another perspective. The other members should do a little of their own research and become SME's (Subject Matter Expert) LOL if there is such a super person with orchids. Don't try and be an ODIE, you know the dog on the comic strip Garfield. I'd call certain officers and NCO's Odies. You know the ones, I can do that, I can do that, too. In the army they are usually commiting troops to extra details to pad their efficiency reports. Don't pant to take on more responsibility than you feel comfortable with because you are seeking the approval of a bunch of people that after all is said and done, don't really matter, share the wealth. I know some of them come through when asked, you just have to ask a few more to carry some of the smaller details. Maybe then they won't notice that you aren't working as hard and enjoying the events more. The other side to the coin of being an Odie is being an ELMO. They are the ones that never get past I want, I want. Try and split the difference. If someone comes to you with an "I want", direct them to someone else that has expressed and interest in that arena to you. Just try not to use the same name every time, or they will feel as you do now. In my case, I don't know whether Tim was avoiding helping my B-I-L, or trying to teach me a lesson. I've got too many orchids, because I wanted them. My problem, not his. Doesn't matter, they got moved and cleaned. Tim just hasn't seen me for 5 days, and I've eaten a lot of TV dinners. Probably does us both good. Too bad about Pluto, I kind of miss him. But it is a neat idea for a Halloween costume. Anyway, we both need a Calgon take me away evening. You know the ones, sit in a bath tub of nice smelling water, read trashy romance novels, drink your favorite wine or whatever, and eat bon-bons. Finished here, that sounds like my next plan. Pamper myself, just a little. Nancy |
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