My thoughts are all over the place right now so I figured the best way to communicate what I was thinking (and feeling) would be in list format. Right now, I'm all about this project so if this post isn't enough for you, feel free to give me a call. We can talk eachother's ears off.1. E-mail updates have been nice and I've been making great use of everyone's blog- everyone who is posting anyway.
2. Props to Emily- her updates have been extremely uplifting! I was happy to see the list of activities for kids. I was looking at a lot of that stuff but it would have been SO expensive to purchase. I had no idea that she had all of the supplies available to her and that we would be able to utilize it. We even have give-away water bottles.
3. I feel good knowing that I am working on Kids Activities (aka the Kids Kommittee), rather than just event planning. I like having that focus. I wish I would have had it earlier.
4. I read the announcement on blackboard about last Tuesday. I had no idea when blogs were "technically due" each week. That's probably why my blog grade it so low.
5. I am so upset that I'm unable to make the CCBB meetings because stories from those outings have been my favorite part of this class. Hearing about Betty Welley was awesome ( I can't wait to meet her) but that one about Patricia Willis and her husband just melted my heart. These are the people that we are doing this project for! I can't even tell you how exciting it is! I feel like reaching out to people like this will mean success for the project.
6. Speaking of success: I know that we can make this project successful without big name sports players or Oprah. We just need to make sure our efforts are in the right places. Simliar to the CCBB community association, I think churches and other organizations that have reached out to Melanie should be contacted. Maybe we can put something in their bulletions.
7. I want to go street teaming and I can't go on Sunday! If anyone wants to go another day, please let me know. I'd be more than happy to cover ground that isn't hit on May 3rd! Natalie- Do you have a list of streets that have been covered if I want to go on my own time?
8. Next week is Club 4100 week. Is it just me or did this semester fly by? We have less than a month until the event!
9. I am going to try to get some UMBC "stuff" donated for the raffles. Why didn't I think of that earlier?
10. I will be following up with the Legislative Representatives from District 31 (where the Club is located). I sent letters but I want to personally call their offices. I hope they are as receptive as the people in the community.
11. I know that I am using an obnoxious amount of exclamation points in this post. I'm excited- really excited!
12. If anyone needs help with what they are doing, please feel free to give me a call. I know everyone is busy with, well everything (tis the season) so if you are feeling stressed, want to vent or would like some help... let me know!
Haha Katie, this blog certainly made me "laugh out loud" because I feel the same way; I have a million thoughts! I have contacted all of the local churches, but only one (so far) has gotten back to me. However, St. John's (the church that has gotten back to me) has been nothing but super helpful. I'm thinking an area of focus may be getting in contact with Brooklyn businesses. Maybe if you make a mini-street team adventure, you could visit some businesses too?
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