USE TALENTS TO SERVE THE MILITARY COMMUNITY

“Then I commanded mirth because a man hath no better thing under the sun than to eat, drink, and be merry.” Ecclesiastes

“Service is just a day-in, day-out, ongoing, never-ending, unremitting, persevering, compassionate type of activity.” Leon Gorman, of L. L. Bean

No place to go and nothing to do? Why not try serving the military community by making a total commitment the Council and a local chapter? A commitment to full and active participation, and specifically in a leadership role.

The upcoming Council of Chapter Presidents Annual Meeting in San Luis Obispo can be a watershed point in life, a time of change, a move forward, volunteering skills, abilities, efficiencies, talents, personality, and experiences, all to help others with real needs.

Many volunteer and are currently serving in Council and chapter assignments. But, there are also many that do not serve at all.

Why not evaluate the full range of personal capabilities and determine a place of service? Maybe it’s time to give something back, to leave a zone of comfort, and begin a great adventure in service.

“All right, move out! Let’s go!” Commitment is proved through actions. Just go do it. The Annual Meeting is a wonderful opportunity to find out what service opportunities are available right now, where volunteers are needed.

Local chapters are currently recruiting directors, officers, committee chairs, and committee members.

Some chapters have failed, and some are having extreme difficulties right now, because members choose not to accept leadership roles and do the work of the chapter.

If not you, who?

In late 2008 the Council will be seeking candidates for Area Director positions. In the meantime, there is plenty of room for volunteers in all the functional areas. Simply approach any member of the EXCOM for full information about current opportunities.

If not you, who?

Sometimes a volunteer has to serve in a number of roles before the right one, a good match, comes along. If one position doesn’t work out, don’t give up. Keep volunteering in areas until just the right situation becomes available, the place where your talents and skills can be used best.

There are often many challenges, and one can be tested, but over time it’s possible to make significant progress and indeed make a difference.

Every member should volunteer for a specific assignment, a place of commitment where basic capabilities can be used to serve others, particularly those within the military community with great need.

And the outcomes can result in valuable intrinsic rewards. The pleasure associated with success moving the Council or local chapter forward can be very great.

The Council and chapters are asking members to serve. Why not you? If not you, who?

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