Unbelievable!! In the past couple of weeks, I've had several people ask me, "How do you feel, now that your term is winding down?" or "What are you going to do after your term is up?"
I guess that's natural, but I am busier now than ever, and haven't had a single moment to think about what life will be like after the presidency, except that I hope to sleep for about a week after the convention!!
I went to Estonia three weeks ago, to their state organization meeting. It was outstanding. Twenty-four of thirty-four members were in attendance, as well as 30 young non-members, six of whom were inducted into the Society at the end of the day.
Estonia has received $4000 from the Educational Foundation to help ethnic Russian teachers who teach in Russian schools in Estonia to learn to speak Estonia. The national government has passed a law that certain subjects must be taught in Estonian. This is a wonderful way for DKG to make a difference and become recognized for impacting education.
Upon returning from Estonia, I spent nearly two weeks at home, but working on Society business every day. I did trim some bushes and start walking again, so I'm pleased with that, but I spent more time at my computer, working on the convention.
Reviewing all board actions in order to write the Administrative Board report took lots of time, and the report is five pages long! I have to "whittle" it down before it's put in the convention program. I am also working on my president's report, and am validated, in looking back on everything, in how busy this biennium has been and how much has been accomplished.
Nita Scott and her membership Department have been great in getting the breakout sessions for the convention scheduled. The letters of acceptance are going out today. I had expected to do all that myself, and their relieving me of that responsibility (after I determined which proposals would be accepted) has really helped my time line for other convention jobs I have to do.
As soon as I finish the two reports mentioned above, I'll get back to the convention agendas. I hope to have those completed by the end of next week, so when I go home April 1, I can breathe a sigh of relief (maybe)!
The World Fellowship Committee begins their meeting today and Educators Award Committee meets next weekend. In April, I'll be home except for traveling as Society representative to Minnesota, Massachusetts, and Iceland, but those trips are all on weekends, so I'll have my weekdays to spend with Jim (and work at home for the Society!). Yeah!!!
Winding dowm??? Not on your life!!!
