Vice President of Clarion University's American Marketing Association (AMA) chapter means that I am in charge of all Community Service projects done by our organization. At least some of these projects are bound to be dull, but the overall experience is a learned one. After all, community service is to help other people. In my mind, it is supposed to be a somewhat selfless act --even though in this case the AMA members who participate are able to use this work on their resumes. That being said, shouldn't it spark some interest among members?
As I sit here a half hour past the time of the scheduled committee meeting tonight, I am quite sure that the whole committee is not just late for the meeting. This makes me wonder. If building upon ones own self image through non-labor intensive, easy work doesn't light a fire for people to actually work, what does?
I've also taken in to consideration that the people who do show up for such meetings and participate in such work are usually those who have the busiest schedules. Take for example, our AMA Advisor, Ms. Mazik. Not only does she manage to juggle her career(s) -- Full Time Bank Manager, University Marketing Professor, but she is also involved in other community activities (Rotary being one of them). Did I mention she is also enrolled in a Doctoral program hours away from her other two jobs? Yet, she was willing to try and make it to the meeting that she didn't even NEED to be at. In fact, the only person that actually ended up showing was a girl that rushed straight here from a dance practice (thanks Brittany).
When you want something done on time, give it to the busiest person in the office, right?
What do you think? How can you spark the interest of those strugglers who are dragging along behind the rest of the crowd? Better yet, is it even worth trying?
