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Sherman A1

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26. When I left

Mon Feb 11, 2013, 04:25 AM

Feb 2013

it was barely diplomatically, however I accomplished most of what I intended in 2 meetings.

The Park Board was designed to advise the City Council on the Parks. Our Chair was a rather nice, but more concerned with her position and the very, very minor trappings of office type. When I submitted my multi page list of ideas along with the means to implement them (one an after school game program that I could do for Free, already had the pieces in place, just needed a function room & a schedule Another was a photo contest for the city which we could have involved a local nature photography group to whom I belonged at the time).

She liked, it the Parks Director didn't and after my being called to visit with the Mayor one afternoon, she thought I was trying to take her lofty position, so I got out.

It was interesting, but I wasn't going to waste my time fighting for something the powers that be were not going to allow. The Board was simply decoration at it's best and under her, not even that.

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You guys know me... [View all] Blue_In_AK Feb 2013 OP

You have valuable knowledge of the issues and the players.. Permanut Feb 2013 #1

Curiously do you really expect anyone will say no and risk hurting your feelers? Lionessa Feb 2013 #2

No, my feelings aren't hurt. I'm interested in opinions or I wouldn't have asked. Blue_In_AK Feb 2013 #10

Sounds like you just listed your qualifications for your website. Make sure to buy up your domain glowing Feb 2013 #20

Good point. Blue_In_AK Feb 2013 #21

After reading that I think pangaia Feb 2013 #46

If you feel that way, it would be helpful if you were to say why. Ken Burch Feb 2013 #53

Go for it Blue... haikugal Feb 2013 #3

From what I've read JEB Feb 2013 #4

Are you fucking kidding? Go for it! OffWithTheirHeads Feb 2013 #5

Do It.... alittlelark Feb 2013 #6

Being a keyboard warrior gives one a wide perception of people & issues. patrice Feb 2013 #7

I do know you and yes you have what it takes. Arctic Dave Feb 2013 #8

Jodie will be in touch with you tomorrow. Arctic Dave Feb 2013 #9

Thanks, Dave. Blue_In_AK Feb 2013 #12

I think the answer to your question is buried in this post tavalon Feb 2013 #32

You have a lot of good people in your district. Arctic Dave Feb 2013 #35

How are your organizational skills? Downwinder Feb 2013 #11

I'm a master. Blue_In_AK Feb 2013 #13

Then do it!! Downwinder Feb 2013 #14

Then you are a treasure and your party needs you! nt tblue37 Feb 2013 #29

Just the fact that your worried about it..... daleanime Feb 2013 #15

What do you have to lose? ellisonz Feb 2013 #16

You would be great. madfloridian Feb 2013 #17

There are some pretty outspoken Democrats in this district. Blue_In_AK Feb 2013 #19

Perfect reason for you to do it, Blue, elleng Feb 2013 #37

madfloridian, tavalon Feb 2013 #31

newer DUer says "yes" sigmasix Feb 2013 #18

Go for it Sherman A1 Feb 2013 #22

I don't like turf battles either. Blue_In_AK Feb 2013 #24

When I left Sherman A1 Feb 2013 #26

Yes. You can do it. JDPriestly Feb 2013 #23

Thank you, that's good advice. Blue_In_AK Feb 2013 #25

you gave one of them to me, and I thank you! nt tblue37 Feb 2013 #28

Thanks so much. You are very kind. Good luck. JDPriestly Feb 2013 #38

The good guys have to step up if we are ever to wrest tblue37 Feb 2013 #27

I wish you would post that as an OP. JDPriestly Feb 2013 #39

I agree, JDP Blue_In_AK Feb 2013 #40

I only know you here tavalon Feb 2013 #30

The fact that you are scared of it means that Live and Learn Feb 2013 #33

From my experience in leadership positions in volunteer organizations.... Jim Lane Feb 2013 #34

Excellent advice. Blue_In_AK Feb 2013 #36

From what I've read, You know your stuff.. and if you speak annabanana Feb 2013 #41

Thanks, Anna Blue_In_AK Feb 2013 #42

Having been there and done that let me suggest that you email, phone and otherwise harass flamin lib Feb 2013 #43

Integrity. Brains. Can-Do Attitude. Backbone. Connections. Vision. Octafish Feb 2013 #44

Aw, thank you, Octafish. Blue_In_AK Feb 2013 #45

What makes me fully say yes is the fact Mira Feb 2013 #47

Of Course you can! Steerpike Feb 2013 #48

You Betcha boomerbust Feb 2013 #49

What flamin lib said. And use your precinct chairs. MissMarple Feb 2013 #50

I think you can do it. Solly Mack Feb 2013 #51

You can do it. The district needs you. Ken Burch Feb 2013 #52

Well, it's a done deal. Blue_In_AK Feb 2013 #54

Congratulations. Ken Burch Feb 2013 #55

I totally agree. Blue_In_AK Feb 2013 #56

I think we could use Wally Hickel's old question "Who Owns Alaska?" to our advantage Ken Burch Feb 2013 #57