Volunteer Week
Last week was Volunteer Week, which for me is everyday. I belong to or attend a slew of organizations. I range far and wide and pop up in some surprising places. I learn a lot. I know there lots of ways to meet people online but nothing beats meeting people in person. You never know if I might show up at your meeting.
Because of the downturn, many organizations are suffering like everybody else. For example, the Society for Technical Communication needed over a million dollars. The STC Silicon Valley Chapter leadership wisely managed its local funds and was able to give $100,000 or almost ten percent to help the parent organization through this crisis. Despite this, STC needed to raise the price of average membership from $175 to $215. I am paying it. Investing in people and not companies has proven the best strategy for me over the long haul. I want to help as many people as I can, as those before have helped me. I will be here until lights go out and the last chopper has left the roof.
Be an active volunteer. I recommend it.
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