I focused more on non profits today, so I spent some time brushing up on all the stuff Ginny prepared in the NPO section of the back office. I cut and pasted parts of her NPO info letter and created my own personalized letter to send out. With five kids, I've spent about 12 years so far on PTO committees. I know how hard those parents and teachers work to earn money for the extras that mean so much in education. So today, I sent a letter to all the PTO chairs. In the letter, I said things like "Remember how hard we worked to make $2000 at those baked haddock suppers in a 100+ degree kitchin in July?" Well, the school could make that much and more each month with no work at all. AND, did I mention that all the volunteers could make the SAME AMOUNT? I'll let you know how the follow up goes next week.
Tonight, I was in the Maine Mall, shopping for shoes for my kids. I was not planning on talking MPM to anyone since I had to rush home and get dinner on.
But,I had to get the salesman to help me so I started up a conversation. I was unsure of whether to get a girl's size or woman's size for my 9 year old. She is blessed with large feet like her mama. Chris said, "Well, if the shoes don't fit, you can always bring your kids in and ..." Right there, I stopped him. "Oh NOOOOOO WAY! I try to avoid bringing five kids in the mall whenever I can!"
"You must do a lot of you shopping online then? What sites do you shop at"
(OK so now I'm thinking Ginny has a hidden camera and Chris is in on the gig. This was spoon fed, I HAD to talk about MPM).
"I have my own PowerMall and I get rebates back from everything I buy!" (I'm now peeking through the shoe racks expecting to see Jacki or Ginny looking back!) "In fact, My PowerMall also gives money to a charity that I chose. Here, let me give you the site address." "Oh this is great, he says, I have a big family too."
I don't know what I did to deserve this wonderful karmic present, but I wish one for all the bootcampers!
I feel another shoe shopping trip coming on real soon!
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Andrea,
ReplyDeleteDon't you find it hard NOT to talk about MPM when you know the perfect opportunity is staring you in the face? We are neck and neck, and we have 5 KIDS!!! If we find the time, anyone can!
Jewel
I LOVE the video! I would paste the link into an email you send to everyone you have spoken to. It is so powerful! Thank you for giving me such a big smile now that I'm feeling better and back at my computer.
ReplyDeleteHeart attack scares... food poisoning... the point of a Boot Camp is to push through every challenge. I'd say we're doing pretty well. :) I am SO proud of you and so very glad to have you part of the Boot Camp. You are going to go down in history as the woman who changed Buxton, Maine and then spread it out to the world!
Ginny
You Go Girl! I enjoy your Blogs each day. You and Jewel are are on a ROLL ~ It's awesome watching you
ReplyDeleteHave a great day,
Debbie