The New Board. These aren't just my words, but the phrase I have heard many times the last few weeks. Think about this. Only three members of a 7 member board have changed. But the effect they have on the board labels the entirety of the board "new".
I got to witness the "new" board in an action at the recent Board Retreat. There was more discussion that night than I have ever heard at any meeting. In fact, the night went so long we had to schedule a part 2 for next monday.
This is something very new and refreshing. I have always liked my job, but I am about to love it.
The board members are sworn in on Jan 7th. So we still have a month of business ahead of us. There's an Education Meeting on Thursday Dec. 6th. The Retreat part 2 on the 10th, an Action Session on the 11th and a Resource Committee meeting on the 12th.
This will be the first time members take office in January. I find it quite fitting. A new year. A new beginning. What potentially started out for my family as our best year yet, ended up being one of the hardest. I am not sad to say good-bye to 2012. In fact, I will be giving it the bird as it goes out. Good. riddance. S
Good luck in your new year and Good Luck, too, to your new board members. For me, every time someone leaves and someone new comes on, it's like we take a few steps backward because of the learning curve. But sometimes, it IS a blessing.
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