 I got an inside perspective on the dynamics of serving on a 


I ignored both my better judgment and visceral instincts   She invited me to a Board meeting, and I agreed to attend, 


My First Board Meeting


     


I learned at that meeting that my tiny, gritty neighborhood  of political intrigue minus the knives in backs. I also learned that I am not a fan of volunteer meetings that go over schedule, even if I am placated to some extent by free pizza.


My tiny, gritty neighborhood apparently has more history  level of political intrigue minus the knives in backs.


  position you take if you are trying to avoid too much    


Taking On More Responsibility


 speed on all of the things going on—transportation   respect to our meeting locations—I convinced the group 


    mine after choosing to embark on the life path of a cat lady.


   


      analyze, and edit boring documents as part of my job. But  currency of volunteering.


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 group I had something valuable to contribute other than my     might think.


  


       bitchin’ Easter egg hunt and fun run planned for the kids.


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