tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37369923.post4459686014472376192..comments2023-07-31T08:25:23.021-05:00Comments on SingletrackJenny: Swim Technique and "Ick Factor"SingletrackJenny (formerly known as IronJenny)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17806579288888081208noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37369923.post-52304395236551374822007-01-17T07:01:00.000-06:002007-01-17T07:01:00.000-06:00That's just plain nasty. You probably have greate...That's just plain nasty. You probably have greater influence then you think-know who's in your camp and make sure they are sitting next to you when you speak up at the next meeting. <br /><br />How goes the skiing?tri-mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17770606044307572284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37369923.post-63222321572348472782007-01-16T10:08:00.000-06:002007-01-16T10:08:00.000-06:00If it were me I'd speak right up and say something...If it were me I'd speak right up and say something like, "Look - we're not having a yuppie contest - we're having a fundraiser. Last year we raised X dollars without resorting to pressure tactics and snobbery. Not everyone wants to compete with the people who show up on the New York Times society page. Let's get back to basics and make sure everyone in the community feels like they are a part of this event" and I would smile broadly while saying it.<br /><br />I had the same issues when my kids were in school. I chaired the Jr. Prom once and had to endure the exasperated gasps from the snob crowd when I declared that we would not spend a dime over $25,000 on that event. I took a lot of heat but the prom was great and I made no apologies to the spendthrift snobs. No apology was needed.21st Century Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17387240994756123669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37369923.post-11195632459049555832007-01-15T08:48:00.000-06:002007-01-15T08:48:00.000-06:00If my donation was rejected by a committee, my com...If my donation was rejected by a committee, my company would never offer our services to be donated ever again. If They dont want my gift, I can take it elsewhere.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37369923.post-74465739551874425642007-01-14T09:52:00.000-06:002007-01-14T09:52:00.000-06:00That picture...(shudder)
I really believe that yo...That picture...(shudder)<br /><br />I really believe that you should stay with your commitment and voice your opinions while decisions are stil being made. Cand you find a few others who will be willing to speak up as well? It's not about you; it's not about them; it's about the kids.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03231464198799653331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37369923.post-87294056437004041622007-01-12T12:17:00.000-06:002007-01-12T12:17:00.000-06:00not the right answer, i know but... what if the co...not the right answer, i know but... what if the committe continued with its plan to generate some major funds then gave, i dunno, half to the local public school... would that change the perception of things?<br /><br />as if...DVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03738500674863641153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37369923.post-62918344862458508232007-01-12T06:24:00.000-06:002007-01-12T06:24:00.000-06:00That's an awful situation to be in, I'm sure. I wo...That's an awful situation to be in, I'm sure. I would also second the idea that you contact other "old school" members and maybe you can convince more of them to get involved to over-rule the mean girls. Direct confrontation probably wouldn't help you, though, it would get twisted around as they reiterated to other people how mean you were. I hope it all works out well.jbmmommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00927258693590828523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37369923.post-65014077761568707752007-01-11T20:32:00.000-06:002007-01-11T20:32:00.000-06:00Not much help here. You have reminded me of the m...Not much help here. You have reminded me of the misanthropic streak that makes me avoid committees like the plague.<br /><br />I was the worst Presbyterian Elder in the history of Christendom. <br /><br />That picture is disturbing.greyhoundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01177698669715595307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37369923.post-41597182204633927352007-01-11T18:23:00.000-06:002007-01-11T18:23:00.000-06:00I think you should spike their committee cookies w...I think you should spike their committee cookies with exlax. Is that to passive aggressive?<br /><br />Nah, stick it out this year but do try to steer it in a direction you and probably some others want it to go to. These new folk are just that new...and there should be some maturity on the board.<br /><br />BTW, I could help reading into your microcosm and instead of seeing a private school, see the state of Arizona and the rich people trying to make lofty changes the transplants from California and Mexico.Comm'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01351781836311483147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37369923.post-28843591087895420232007-01-11T18:13:00.000-06:002007-01-11T18:13:00.000-06:00First off, that picture is WAY too funny. Second o...First off, that picture is WAY too funny. Second off, I don't see you as a quitter. Go with your gut, and trust YOUR instincts. Only you know what you should do. I trust whatever decision you make will be the right one.aftonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11184058949627688086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37369923.post-36685521185785419832007-01-11T18:11:00.000-06:002007-01-11T18:11:00.000-06:00all i have to say, is that, um, that was not a fla...all i have to say, is that, um, that was not a flattering picture of you, but, that your stroke looks like it is improving...<br /><br />those folks have their own issues... just make sure they don't drag you into them... because, they will...Bolderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11468747570730558685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37369923.post-52591371691100866922007-01-11T17:56:00.000-06:002007-01-11T17:56:00.000-06:00Proverbs is clear, it's not wise to confront a foo...Proverbs is clear, it's not wise to confront a foolish person in their folly. You only get nast blowback. I like the idea of contacting older founding members that you trust and talking to them about what your seeing. If the snobbish practices continue, then bring them in to discuss the purpose of the school ect. Praying for wisdom for you Jen.Taconite Boyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13514615911062275139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37369923.post-89234531648024509332007-01-11T16:52:00.000-06:002007-01-11T16:52:00.000-06:00I agree with the above. Have you tried talking to...I agree with the above. Have you tried talking to other parents that have been on the committee with you in the past? Maybe you all need to gang up on them and say something. The people at your school love it for a reason. Changing the culture in a negative way (even a little bit) now could plant a very ugly seed. I vote for the pillows! Who cares what they think. You're obviously contributing to the fundraiser for your kids, and that's what you're there to do.Pharmiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18293012607436038731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37369923.post-79353875091774693532007-01-11T16:02:00.000-06:002007-01-11T16:02:00.000-06:00You guys are right, but I still don't know if I sh...You guys are right, but I still don't know if I should voice my opinion to them. I can see taht coming back to bite me. I don't think they're making it a popularity contest (I would surely win that... ;-)) - they are making it a "who's the richest" contest and that is just gross.SingletrackJenny (formerly known as IronJenny)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17806579288888081208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37369923.post-45359188569653607032007-01-11T15:37:00.000-06:002007-01-11T15:37:00.000-06:00Option C: Do NOT bail out. You will regret it late...Option C: Do NOT bail out. You will regret it later. Speak up and let your opinion be heard. The event is for the school, to benefit the kids. They should be reminded of that, that it is not a popularity contest. Every dollar counts. Don't let them ruin your school for you. It sounds like a wonderful place.Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04300945096399594946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37369923.post-24148228687649403382007-01-11T15:18:00.000-06:002007-01-11T15:18:00.000-06:00+1 w/Al.
You made a commitment and your pillows t...+1 w/Al.<br /><br />You made a commitment and your pillows totally rock!<br /><br />Kill MeanGirl...with kindness!Tri-Dummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02989268553482180126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37369923.post-53348780483618611412007-01-11T14:42:00.000-06:002007-01-11T14:42:00.000-06:00I vote that you definitely do not bail. They need...I vote that you definitely do not bail. They need you now more than ever and if the new group changes the culture of your school it will be a bit less than it is and was, and the future students and parents will be the worse off.Spokane Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14322733412232169837noreply@blogger.com