[Fresia]

I have been involved in an international honor society over this last year that has been a very rewarding experience by promoting literacy, mentoring, and tutoring to all ages, and getting reading materials and supplies to those who need them. Also by campaigning and raising funds for other school programs and adult ed programs. We've also been involved in outreach programs, Habitat for Hum, various clean-ups, etc. I will miss these people and the volunteering.

My dilemma is that I am changing schools. This honor society does not have a chapter at the new school nor anything like it to be able to continue. It would be nice if it had a chapter in my eyes. Not sure what anyone else would think or if there would be interest yet. Also, it would be a big undertaking ... finding an advisor, how to go about it with the international organization, and then also with the school. Membership is by invitation only, based on your GPA to honor your good work with GPA's above a certain point, so the registrar would be involved to recruit members then and would have to be set-up with them if approved.

I don't know where to begin except to contact the organization and see what steps need to be taken. But FIRST I'd need to contact the school, whom though? student affairs?, to get an idea first if it might benefit (or not) in having such an organization involved on campus. There would be a lot involved; since it is the unknown, I am not fully sure am up to it but it would be rewarding to get something like this established.

OR, Should I just say, 'ce la vie and good bye' when it is done and find various other volunteer projects to do on my own to fill the void and focus on instead, once I transfer? Hmmmmmmmm?

** Side note: I am wanting to make sure I stay connected and busy with all of the losses lately and more heading my way. This seems like it would be just the right project but on the other hand that it might be too much. In the meantime, I need to stay busy and focused in a positive way yet not be overwhelmed while I continue to take my classes. I just can't decide. If this makes no sense I do apologize, I have not slept in some days now.

Any thoughts are much appreciated. Thanks

[madisgram]

i'd go with your gut feeling on this. it's usually the right decision. what a great organization by the way.
if you feel you have a "lot on your plate" right now maybe a sabbatical. but on the other hand if it feeds your spirit in a positive way...then go for it. you've already managed this in your schedule at your school now.
the takes time to set up factor would help you decide if it's too much right now. ok i've gone in a circle. i dk. just some thoughts for you.