Journal Entry: 02/18/10

Progress Report:

Today I contacted a couple of the businesses on my list (plus some that weren't). Of the four managers that I spoke with, three committed to donate something for the prizes. I made an effort to be polite and informative, as some of the managers I spoke with required additional info about the conference. I explained that I was a volunteer and a student of the FNBAC and also explained the purpose of the conference. Everyone I spoke with was very open to what I had to say and even the business that declined at this time only did so because they had already been approached by various high schools for similar donations.
One thing that I found helpful was to have a prepared statement to read to the managers. I referenced it to avoid any lulls in the conversation. Tomorrow I will go to the businesses with the requested letters. I definitely owe Blossom thanks as she basically warned me that I should call ahead first. God knows I don't have gas money to waste hahaha.

As for the 4664 class, overall I have warmed up to it. I know after our first class I was skeptical, but I am glad that I stuck it out. I know from previous work experience that not everything you have to do will be right up your alley (5 minute video), but to quote Red Foreman from "That 70's Show": "work isn't supposed to be fun, work is work ... otherwise it wouldn't be called work, it would be called 'happy fun time'." Every instructor has their own style and Tina's style is more holistic than I am sometimes comfortable with ... that doesn't mean I can't learn anything from the course. Also, I am getting to know my classmates, and I very much enjoy that.


Cheers,

Craig