DDA Chapter 11

[PNO4TE]

Wow Jennifer - you sure did a lot of work. Looks good to me.

Elin - do I remember you going through something very similar to this last year???

The Board Meetings and Finance Committee meetings are annual. The only problem encountered last year was my worry that someone was going to say I could not write off the remaining $32 of a young lady's $10,000 loan. She had paid it all and my predecessor had given her an incorrect payoff amount. I was not about to go back and ask her for thirty two stinkin' dollars! Turns out that it never got out of the Finance meeting as they all agreed with me.

This year there was discussion on every single level with hard feelings among friends. And lack of knowledge because people do not pay attention to our reports didn't help either. I am hoping that since the membership voted to pay the honoraria that it will eventually blow over, so to speak. I know I would miss having some of those ladies as my friend.

 

[PNO4TE]

thanks
do you think they are to hard or easy?

I think some of them are hard! And some are easy. But I don't know how much Disney stuff Jeff knows. Only you know if he would know the answers.

 

[PNO4TE]

Elin - are you bringing yourBob tomorrow?

He wants to know if yourBob is coming and if we have any idea what time.

 

[bear74]

I think some of them are hard! And some are easy. But I don't know how much Disney stuff Jeff knows. Only you know if he would know the answers.

some are a little tricky and he might have to ask help? It depends on where the generator puts some as to how much help he would have.

Did I miss any movies or rides at WDW?

 

[PNO4TE]

some are a little tricky and he might have to ask help? It depends on where the generator puts some as to how much help he would have.

Did I miss any movies or rides at WDW?

That I couldn't tell you. I am not a big fan of recent Disney movies. And I didn't notice any omissions of rides off the top of my head. Do you think he would?

 

[bear74]

That I couldn't tell you. I am not a big fan of recent Disney movies. And I didn't notice any omissions of rides off the top of my head. Do you think he would?

probably not

 

[Tammi67]

He wants to know if yourBob is coming and if we have any idea what time.

Yes, we are going to be a 5some. Last I heard, around 9. Anne Marie is supposed to call tonight when she gets into FredVegas.

 

[PNO4TE]

Yes, we are going to be a 5some. Last I heard, around 9. Anne Marie is supposed to call tonight when she gets into FredVegas.

Then we will be a 2some. No way will we get Kristin out of bed tomorrow morning.

 

[Tammi67]

Then we will be a 2some. No way will we get Kristin out of bed tomorrow morning.

I didn't figure. I'll call you once I hear from A-M.

 

[PNO4TE]

I didn't figure. I'll call you once I hear from A-M.

Thanks! I am excited.

 

[tink2020]

The general membership was not happy and vetoed the recommendation therefore putting the money back into the budget. The same membership, after having argued for 90 minutes over this then refused to approve the 2009 budget because we would be operating in a deficit.

This part seems utterly ridiculous, and I can see why it would be frustrating! I especially hope that the friendships are able to withstand whatever you need to do to work through this on committee levels!

 

[Tammi67]

Thanks! I am excited.

Me too!

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Good morning, DDA!

Thank you all for your messages of support yesterday. They really helped battle that guilt that I for some reason still held handing over the letter. I talked to Kristi's neighbor and that may be a possibility. I would be able to combine her with a friend of ours and probably be good. We're going to meet tomorrow and go from there. I also had a response from another family Kristi found on Craigslist. They are looking for 2 full days and 3 2hour days or 5 half days and have one 4yo boy. The timings for that job would work out really nicely for Terra and me and would also leave open the option to do MOPS. Plus, she seemed really excited about my email to her so that was nice too. Hopefully I will get a chance to talk to them today or tomorrow.

As you gain some nanny years under your belt you will feel less guilty. Remember this: I have NEVER read a newspaper headline that said a child died because the nanny quit. You have to do what's best for YOU and let the families worry about themselves.

Have a wonderful time Marci!

Marci - I hope you have a good weekend!
Mom starts Taxol Sept. 18. I still haven't mailed her box. I have everything ready, I just need a box. Hopefully I will get tot hat soon!

Tammi those pictures are wonderful, you got some great shots! I'm still waiting on our cd, but I don't think my pictures will be as good as yours.

Thanks for sharing!

Great pics, Tammi!

The Board Meetings and Finance Committee meetings are annual. The only problem encountered last year was my worry that someone was going to say I could not write off the remaining $32 of a young lady's $10,000 loan. She had paid it all and my predecessor had given her an incorrect payoff amount. I was not about to go back and ask her for thirty two stinkin' dollars! Turns out that it never got out of the Finance meeting as they all agreed with me.

This year there was discussion on every single level with hard feelings among friends. And lack of knowledge because people do not pay attention to our reports didn't help either. I am hoping that since the membership voted to pay the honoraria that it will eventually blow over, so to speak. I know I would miss having some of those ladies as my friend.

Ugh! I hate stuff like that. I hope it all works out in the end!

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

It's a good thing Jen got a job. The band director actually responded to my e-mail today! I am still partially confused on which mallets we need, but he did say I can send a check for the rental fee so that's one less thing to worry about!

 

[tinker1bell]

I have not had a chance to read anything today at all. We needed rollerskates here today

I will be back on Monday night. We are headed down to WV

Have a great weekend everyone!!!!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

:
Have fun. Can you take pictures of the classroom?

Ill try to remeber next week!

Jen - have fun! Will you be by yourself or do you have an asst? K classes around her have a TA for the first half of the day. How many kids do you have?

Ill be myself---22 kids

I just got home and were running out--ill be at the shore house tonight but ill be online because im not bringing any work--im taking the night off after 8 hours at the school!

 

[Mommy2EmMoLu]

Afternoon all....

Elin- I am glad you are home and I hope everyone is able to remain friends through all that craziness.

Tammi- Love the pics!!

Both of you- Have fun tomorrow with Anne Marie and her gang!

Jen- Wow, 22 kids without an assistant. You are one brave woman, but I have no doubt you'll be fabulous!

Jennifer- Wow, you certainly put a lot of work into those books. I'm sure Jeff will love them!

Jennifer- I'm sorry the girls still are having feeding issues.

Chanon- to keep getting better.

Elizabeth- Yay for a quick response! Continued for your mom. How sad for her dr.

Marci and Terry- Enjoy your weekends!

 

[Mommy2EmMoLu]

I am off for the night. Headed over to one of the mom's from Scouts house with another mom for a girls night. Should be a lot of fun! Have a great Friday!!

 

[my3princes]

Thanks, everyone.

As briefly as I can tell you what put me in the state I was in: I am a member of the State Finance Committee as well as the State Executive Board of my music organization. Normally these meetings go very well and all recommendations are met with approval from everyone on all committees and boards as well as the general membership.

This year we have been faced with a two-edged sword that has impacted us financially as an organization. The president of the National Federation of Music Clubs is one of our own! She is a friend and is one of the most gracious and hard-working women I have ever known (Tammi -- think Janet King here). However, she appointed 11 members of the Virginia Federation to serve as national committee chairs. While that is an honor our group has a standing policy of paying an honorarium to every Virginia member of those positions (on any given year we are lucky to have 1 or 2). We also have three Board Members on the National level who receive money annually from us. The three Board Members receive $1500 each and the other 11 members receive $400. While that does not initially sound like a lot of money, it is $8900 annually (as long as they hold those positions) and there is absolutely no income to fund these honoraria.

The Finance Committee and the Executive Board fought over this for 3 hours each on Wednesday afternoon and again that night and the final recommendation to the general membership was that we would not pay the $400 since those people had been honored by being asked and that they were doing work on a National level as opposed to actually representing the state of Virginia. The Board members would continue to receive their payments.

The general membership was not happy and vetoed the recommendation therefore putting the money back into the budget. The same membership, after having argued for 90 minutes over this then refused to approve the 2009 budget because we would be operating in a deficit.

Another 2 hour discussion ensued and they finally approved the $98,000 budget. As you can see, as a non-profit organization, at this rate we will deplete our money very quickly!

The problem that is the most disturbing is that every single one of us on the Finance Committee and Executive Board are very good friends. This has caused a lot of hurt feelings all around and I hope we can find a way to mend them very soon.

Our meetings ran late and I got home just in time to drop my boss in her driveway and go to work for 3 straight hours.

There is my whine-y tale of woe that was not so brief. Sorry about that. But thanks to all of you for your concern and worry about me.

Elin The world of non profits is a very tough world. You are trying to balance fairness, lack of funding, not hurting feelings and doing what is financially best for the organization. Unfortunately it sounds as though all went wrong at the same time. While there is a possibility that feelings that might have been hurt could have been healed with the token payment ultimately that decision weakened the organization as a whole due to the cost associated with it. Next year is sure to be worse unless someone comes in with a feasible plan that will raise funds or eliminate paid positions without hurting those effected. The economics of business is not friendly which is why most people at the top are not friends with those in the organization they belong too. It really takes a certain type of person to be able to make wise fincial decisions without putting any emotion into it. You are much too caring for that role. I only hope that you can move past this with your existing friends in tact. Can you get off the committee before next year? Will those new appointments be short term and expire before the next yearly meeting? I really wish I could help.

The Board Meetings and Finance Committee meetings are annual. The only problem encountered last year was my worry that someone was going to say I could not write off the remaining $32 of a young lady's $10,000 loan. She had paid it all and my predecessor had given her an incorrect payoff amount. I was not about to go back and ask her for thirty two stinkin' dollars! Turns out that it never got out of the Finance meeting as they all agreed with me.

This year there was discussion on every single level with hard feelings among friends. And lack of knowledge because people do not pay attention to our reports didn't help either. I am hoping that since the membership voted to pay the honoraria that it will eventually blow over, so to speak. I know I would miss having some of those ladies as my friend.

Ill try to remeber next week!

Ill be myself---22 kids

I just got home and were running out--ill be at the shore house tonight but ill be online because im not bringing any work--im taking the night off after 8 hours at the school!

22 kids Our school system doesn't think our straight K teacher can handle 22 kids at all. They ended up splitting the class into a morning and afternoon session. The teacher has 16 kids in the morning and 6 in the afternoon Of course that reduced the day for each class by 15 minutes per day initially and erased any hope of extending the school day after February vacation which is what has happened in the past

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Not to put too fine a point on my political views, but can someone please explain to me how the talking head news guys think voters will flock to Palin because she is a GIRL? Yes, Hillary is a girl and not in the running anymore, but they are polar opposites on issues! Are Americans really so overwhelmingly stupid that they think all girls are interchangeable? Are there really voters who will vote for Palin based exclusively on gender?