We make association leaders think.
  Is not my problem.
I recently agreed to help out an organization.
I’ve belonged for a while.
It’s a strategic effort.
Seemed like a good fit.
The process involves a series of gates.
Part A must happen before Part B, etc.
I’m Part B.
We all committed to a timeline over a month ago.
Haven’t heard from Part A.
Sent an email.
Was told they [...]
  (Am I wrong?)
You asked me to serve on your committee.
Pretty high visi-posure.
Important work.
Required my special skills.
I attended first meeting two months ago.
Process explained.
Assignments made.
And then nothing.
I feel like I’m in a black hole.
No communication.
No support.
No clue if I’m on the right track.
Deadline is looming.
My enthusiasm has waned.
Unreturned emails leave me wanting.
Does my contribution really matter?
Maybe I [...]
July 15th, 2009 | Cynthia D'Amour | Comments | Continued
  I’m not sure.
Today I got a letter from an organization.
There’s a neat opportunity coming to town in a few months.
They are looking for volunteers.
I have to fill out a form if interested.
Okay so far.
I don’t mind showing my interest.
And will fill out a simple form.
Whoops! Hit a snag…
I’m supposed to fill out the form.
And return via [...]
  And yet the answers were valid.
Today I attended a small volunteer meeting.
One of the attendees had something on his mind.
Solutions shared, we…
September 8th, 2008 | Cynthia D'Amour | Comments | Continued
Do you ever feel like your volunteer effort is going in a black hole?
Where did your hard work go?
Maddie - I'm glad you got a google, er, giggle out of that post. Thanks! 
Thanks for including me in this list. I am very flattered. (You've put me in good company.) 
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Thanks, Maddie! Have a great weekend. 
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