12/09/06 Cruise Continued ~ Pirating Bananas DIS Geekorama Part 2 Part 11

[Jhalkias]

Hi guys,

I was on this thread a day or so ago, and many of you don't really know me as I haven't really registered with the group or anything. (We are laying low!) I need your help though, as a fellow cruiser!

Our school is new -- private -- small. The school council is a mess, with a few roque women who just sort of plan things without any democratic authority.

This is driving me nuts, and chasing many people away. I have offered to work to write the bylaws, which I think will help, as we can really lay down some guidelines so it's more democratic. I've formed a committee and we plan to get to work after Christmas.

This is where I need your help!

How do your PTA/ School councils work? In particular what is the structure? Do the committees report on the council meeting what they are doing, and then the council votes, or is the committee allowed to make decisions unilaterally?

Who sits on the council?

Do you require time served?

Do all committees hold elections as to who will chair it, or do people just volunteer to chair?

Does your fundraising committee have say over how funds are spent?

Etc, etc. Etc.

I'd love to hear your feedback!

Wish I could help, but I am a public school board member . . .

I have no idea how private schools do not have more problems like this without the structure that we form as policy and put into place. Even with that, there are problems from time to time, as anything like this is bound to be imperfect.

My best advice, structure fair and objective standards and policies and stick with them!

John1

 

[kimerinc]

John1, Carla and I have not gotten our kickbacks yet. Steve Jobs is not returning my calls.

He must be on the phone with John and Amy. I am sure he will be calling back shortly.

 

[waltsgirl]

John1, Carla and I have not gotten our kickbacks yet. Steve Jobs is not returning my calls.

I can't beleive that Uncle Steve...oops I mean Steve Jobs hasn't called you back yet....

 

[lbgraves]

I have kind of a different pespective about "quitting". If they commit to a team, they need to finish the season. If they did not enjoy it then they don't have to sign up again. Something ongoing like dance: if they are not having fun with it then let them quit and try something else (swimming!). Life is way to short to spend time doing things you don't enjoy that you really don't HAVE to do (like work, dishes, laundry!!)

ITA!!! If she was 10 or older & made a conscious decision about doing this...then I would hold her to it. This is nothing like that! Her teacher has bailed on the class & they do not have the consistency that you were promised. How would any 4 yo really learn dance or get comfortable in an unstable learning environment like that?

 

[waltsgirl]

No my company pays for nothing. It would be my personal computer but like I said if I don't want to have to drive into the office at all hours for night calls then I have to have a PC at home that can run the software to log onto the mainframe system.

Night air is good for good you!

 

[Jhalkias]

I thought the boat and the ticker were two separate images that were not tied together so the boat would not move. Of course I know nothing so feel free to ignore me.

I am also nervous about our servers. You read all these great things and I was pretty underwhelmed on our 4 night cruise. I hope we have GREAT servers this time.

While I hope we have good servers, I am MUCH less worried about it now. We will all be together! Even bad servers are not going to spoil my cruise!

John1

 

[klineyqueen]

Men - Warning - Women talk ahead!!

Speaking of hair cuts...I have a dilemma - I'd been letting my hair grow out because I wanted a new style, not sure what, but something different and I knew the best way was to let it grow out first.
SO...2.5 weeks ago, I go to a reputable salon and pay for a haircut from the 2nd most expensive cutter - 'scuse me, stylist - there. Well, you know what's coming...I DON'T LIKE IT!!! It's not horrible, but something is just not right about it - plus it's more maintenance than I want - I'm a wash and go girl - this I have to use a straightening serum, and use a round brush and dryer on!! So, what am I to do???? I want to get it cut again (appointment with her on the 1st for trim/color), but I don't want to wait that long because I'm not liking it now and I don't want to wait too long to see if I like the next cut. SO...what would you do?? Go to another salon? There are 2 others that I'm considering going to. I would like an appointment for next week (to give time for the next disaster to grow out!)...or should I let this disaster continue to grow and let this girl try again? Only problem I see is there will be no time to correct it if I don't like it the 2nd time around. Hmmm...what to do???? Suggestions welcome!

Did you tell her that you don't like do much with your hair? Did she know that you are a wash and wear? If she did then go to someone else. If you didn't tell her...give her a call, tell her this info and see what she can do.

 

[lillygator]

ITA!!! If she was 10 or older & made a conscious decision about doing this...then I would hold her to it. This is nothing like that! Her teacher has bailed on the class & they do not have the consistency that you were promised. How would any 4 yo really learn dance or get comfortable in an unstable learning environment like that?

thanks Lisa (and Angie)

 

[GoofyforGoofy]

Techically it is optional for me to work at home. If I have a night call at 2 AM I could drive into the office and fix it. Me being able to log in at home is just my preference so we have to pay....

But...if you are driving in to work during OFF hours, are you paid for that time, off hours AND the driving time?

 

[klineyqueen]

Did I tell you about this drink?
1 part amaretto
1-1/2 part baileys
over ice
YUMMY!!!!!!!!

I have both of those...I may have to go and try it now!

 

[becka]

But...if you are driving in to work during OFF hours, are you paid for that time, off hours AND the driving time?

Nope - I am salaried. I don't get paid for ANYTHING extra!!!! I don't even get comp time!

 

[Jhalkias]

You guys won't believe what I did .... then again a few of you might not be suprised.

Last night when I got home I got dressed in some sweat pants and a t-s***. That is what I sleep in. I have been lazy here this morning and I have never changed. I just looked down and....you guessed it.... my shirt has been on backwards all this time.

Can one of you be my personal wardrobe assistant on the cruise and come by my room every morning to make sure I have put my clothes on correctly? This is starting to scare me....

Well Becka,

I got home and got into jeans and a t-s***t, and guess what, two hours later I notice it is on bacwards - Amy didn't even tell me. Man am I tired.

John1

 

[lbgraves]

We were lucky with 2 sets of good servers. on our 3 day my night server saw me eating lunch at the buffet and he brought me some Creme Brulee from the dessert area. He said he knew how much I loved it the night before and wanted to be sure I got some from the buffet before it was all gone. That alone earned him some extra cash!!!!

Then second server was all about entertaining the kids! I really hope we get a good one again!

I wonder how the servers will work together with our group. They don't get large groups like this all of the time.

 

[becka]

I wonder how the servers will work together with our group. They don't get large groups like this all of the time.

They will probably beg to be reassigned.....

 

[kimerinc]

Yay! Kim is back!

(guess I should have waited a page to post that last post!)

John1

Thanks John! It is nice to be missed. I am mini catching up now....

 

[Jhalkias]

Cozumel Jeep Tour Update

We are now up to 21 Jeeps - Tonight at 9pm est is the cut off ...I have to get this list to the Company in Cozumel - If your a Johnny come lately you are more then welcome to join this group , but you will have to make your own arrangments for your jeep ...

Holy t-S***t!

Are there that many jeeps on the island?

John1

 

[Jhalkias]

My DH doesn't drink much. He drank alot "back in the day." Now he will just have a corona or 2 every now and then!

Me too Brandi, me too.

John1

 

[kimerinc]

They will probably beg to be reassigned.....

To the wonder....

 

[87Heel]

Anyone catching the Miami Ohio v. Bowling Green game on ESPN2 (OK, just me, then). MUD and MESS and RAIN and WIND. You have to see the last few minutes of this.

 

[goofyforlife]

Nope - I am salaried. I don't get paid for ANYTHING extra!!!! I don't even get comp time!

Ahhh slavery ...i uh mean salary.....

DH you remember it well.....right.....