Back into the Swing of Things

Hello All,
This semester I hope to see my groups project really bloom. last semester we did not have a great understanding of what it is like to work with a non-profit organization. Since, it has already been a semester we have a better idea of how to organize events and then follow through with the plans that we have created upon arriving in the fall. We have an event lined up for all the coming months. The activities are more hands on for us, rather than just selling calendars. This month we are making bracelets to give when we receive donations to go to C.A.R.E. They are Valentines Day themed and it is a fun way for us to help create some extra income for the organization.

This semester so far only Anna has volunteered at the shelter. Because of the snow and some miscommunication at the shelter has prevented Josie and I from completing any volunteering hours. However, I have spent a lot of time making bracelet's for our supporters to receive. It has started to bring the summit group together. The greatest challenge this semester has been finding time with the shelter that works for both of us to volunteer. I am over-loading this semester and I am the new Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion on Drury Universities, Student Government Association. I am in the process of opening up dialog with the non-profit and we will figure out a good time to come and volunteer.

I am looking forward to, in class, experiencing the Technology Fast. My generation has never had to go with out some form of technology; whether it be, a car, a phone, or a computer. I think it will be quite an alarming experience, that will reveal to me how dependent and addicted I am to technology. I think the hardest part will not be checking my e-mail and my cell phone. It will be a challenge; however, I believe it will be enriching and educational.

This past semester I have become a stronger leader. I now know that you have to let some one else do the work sometimes. I am a person who thinks if i do it it will be done better. I have learned working with my summit group that everyone has talents to bring to the table and to be an affective leader you have to listen and utilize the talents and thoughts of others. This semester I will be taking on a larger role, in my group, of advertising for the events that we have planed and for the organization. Josie and I recently went to Wal-mart and we were told to send a letter to the community organization's chair there and we possible could get money that would go directly to the organization. I will be writing the letter this weekend and I think that it is very hopeful that this summit group could be helping more animals to be adopted and saved from the kill shelters, than expected.

Thank you,
Sarah Nemeth