I need to do more, be more, give more!
- Let me preface this by saying...I works HARD!!! I am OVER extended at work and currently attempting to lock down at least 2 more commitments outside of work that will be NO JOKE. That being said, I know that anyone with good sense would wonder why I would ever want to take on more responsibility. What can I say...I'm driven. I like my job, but being socially and civic-ly active are things that actually bring a smile to my face.
- Soooo...the question is...what should I do? I really would like to get involved with the Jr. Board of organizations that I support and believe in (horrible grammar, I know). My 1st choice is the AIDS Foundation of Chicago. I've supported a number of their events in the past, and it addresses an issue that I think needs attention and action. Additionally, I would love to be actively involved with the ETA. I love the arts, and ETA is a African American founded and produced theater company. Their shows are of GREAT quality, and very under supported for the great work that they do.
- However if these don't work out, then what else do you all suggest? Does anyone know much about the Junior League? I've heard of it many times, but I don't know anyone personally involved. Another popular group is the Chicago Urban League's Metro Board...but I don't know if they are really impactful, as much as...popular.
- What else are you involved with, both civic-ly, as well as in the arts?
I'm writing this more for your readers than for you since you already know this, but I'm on the board for the Chicago Women's AIDS Project, the only gender-specific AIDS and HIV organization in the city of Chicago.
ReplyDeleteIf you don't get on the boards for the things you listed, I think you should look into an org that deals with how obesity contributes negatively to pretty much every disease that plagues African-Americans. You're super committed to fitness, so it'd be a good way to take something you're committed to, to the next level.