In response to Eddie's request for an update about the last meeting, I figured it was time to put our blog to use.
At our last meeting, one of our newest members, Chris T., courageously brought in copies of a project she's been thinking of for a long time. We also had three guests: an older woman who writes grants, an older gentleman with valuable insight and life experiences, and Kelly's childhood friend. After a short period of constructive criticisms and suggestions for Chris' project, we asked her to share how that experience made her feel. She was very articulate in expressing that she felt a little defensive but also felt like she had our full support. We then discussed how having a tangible form of a project changes the dynamics of the group and of the project itself. Rather than a free floating idea, having something to hold and examine harnesses the focus of our group and forces the wheels of the project to make contact witht the ground and start moving. We were all encouraged to follow Chris' example.
Then Chris McRae spoke at length about one of the projects he is involved in. It involves getting money to a poorly funded school with a large minority population. The money would be used to purchase modern teaching equipment that would improve the academic quality of the school, helping it to receive more funding. He spoke about some of the difficulties facing the school and how significance of acquiring these devices.
Afterwards, much of the group dispersed for the night. The few that remained heard of my small project idea to bring the concept of spaghetti dinner to Seattle Central Community College. My goal is simply to provide the outlet that many young adults seek. a place where they can be heard, maybe even work on community projects some may have.
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