I have no idea what I just go myself into, but it looks like next year is going to be one of the busiest of my life. If I had any idea what I was doing, I probably wouldn't have done what I just did.
H-o-l-y C-r-a-p. That is about as eloquent as I get right now.
I have consented to be PTA president next year. It's been mulling around in my mind for months now, the thought that I should do it. I have been waiting for the right moment, however, and it looks like it's finally come. First, I said yes, and then I said no and now I've finally said yes again. They are probably waiting for me to back out but this time I'm in for the long haul.
I had to wait for the right principal, one who thought along the same lines as me in terms of activities and goals and vision. It had to be someone who was leading the school on to better things, and making it stronger than in years past. Gratefully, that is happening now. I only have one child left in elementary school. And it seems like it's now or never. So I said now.
I took the plunge into the icy depths, the vast sea of PTA. If it has anywhere near as much red tape as the Boy Scouts I'd better resign right now. Given how I feel about bureaucracy, I am surprised I took this on. There are rules and bylaws and budgets (not my most shining accomplishment, budget keeping) and seconding motions and lots of papers to keep track of. We even say the pledge before meetings. At least I know that by heart.
I'd better go to Staples and by myself a big, fat PTA binder and plan on getting lost inside it for the next year or so. I will try hard not to lose it! But I am not promising anything. That was not part of the deal.
Everyone keeps saying that I'm not in this alone. That the president this year stays on next year to help in a leadership role to support and counsel. And, that delegation is the name of the game. I am good at telling people to do things. Just ask my husband, kids and siblings. They think I am a bossy britches. Hopefully, however, the PTA board will be more responsive to requests than them!
Yes, there are the rules and headaches involved, just like in every big organization. But there are all the people, an entire community of them, including 500 elementary school kids. How wonderful to get to know all of them. The thought of that is thrilling to me.
That is why I said yes.
4 comments:
I'm feeling your pain and excitement. I just allowed myself to be voted in as president of the Emery County Historical Society. Same exact feelings. I can delegate most of it; come up with some new ideas; have a good support team; I'm going to try to get my spontaneous nature into some sort of organization and planning.
That's awesome. I am sad I won't have any kids left at Cascade and could work with you. You are the most fun and will do a great job, I know it. Congrats!
Go Ellen!! I'm positive you'll do such a great job. They are lucky to have you. Good luck!
I found your blog!!!! I am so excited to work with you. It will be such a great year and relax, it really isn't THAT bad (coming from someone sitting on the other side).
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