It was so very exciting to hear from the new VISTAs today! I hope all of you enjoyed PSO and your first days in your new homes and work sites...I know hearing from you has made me think back to my early VISTA days. I cannot believe that my PSO was less than 6 months ago - it feels like so much has happened since!
I am excited to one day hear about your projects! I love to chat about what other people are working on. After all, that is one of the most exciting parts of OE - knowing that we are operating all over the country, even though most of us rarely work together face-to-face. It truly is a unique experience.
Best to everyone from Norfolk, VA -
Kate Masterton
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Friday, July 17, 2009
Hi from Kansas City!
Howdy, folks! This is Tommy Del Greco, and I'm just one from the new, awesome VISTA class that's starting up across the country. My project is in my hometown of Kansas City, and it looks like I'll be giving the Beehive some K.C flavor.
But let's get down to business. You see, I'm rather famous for being the proud owner of a Hello Kitty toaster. So here it is: an image of myself holding up the Hello Kitty toaster in all its adorable glory. I'd say it's the best introduction I can give.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
The Queen Bee in Mee
I find it absolutely amazing that I tapped into my passion for young people just this past year, and now I have an unbelievable opportunity to begin turning that passion into action.
When Holly initially approached me about using my extensive leadership training to possibly come up with a program for the girls at the Hive, I had no idea of what, or even if I could create anything! Thankfully, one of my on-going prayers is that God simply use me as a vessel to influence and touch the lives of others in a positive way, and more specifically in these crucial times, the lives of our youth.
To compliment the theme of the "Hive," I came up with the program title, "The Queen Bee in Mee." As I learn to be the Queen of my beloved institution (Winston-Salem State University), I thought, "why not start early in the lives of these young girls, allowing them to recognize the Queen that lives in each one of them, and share with them the things I have learned throughout my life thus far, which have shaped me into the young woman I have grown to be? I made the mission of the program "To enhance the lives of young ladies by assisting them in identifying with the Queen that lives inside of each one of them." Throughout the next couple of weeks, the girls will be involved in various activities to encourage reading and writing, as well as activities that will boost their self-esteem. I will also use The Naked Truth, a book about sex, love and relationships, by Lakita Garth, to take a deeper look into the topics at hand.
As I brought the first Queen Bee in Mee class to a close, I realized that God has been, is, and always will be in control, and He opened this door of opportunity for me to serve at this awesome organization. Thank you God, for using me, as begin to walk in my destiny, starting with One Economy and the Hive.
When Holly initially approached me about using my extensive leadership training to possibly come up with a program for the girls at the Hive, I had no idea of what, or even if I could create anything! Thankfully, one of my on-going prayers is that God simply use me as a vessel to influence and touch the lives of others in a positive way, and more specifically in these crucial times, the lives of our youth.
To compliment the theme of the "Hive," I came up with the program title, "The Queen Bee in Mee." As I learn to be the Queen of my beloved institution (Winston-Salem State University), I thought, "why not start early in the lives of these young girls, allowing them to recognize the Queen that lives in each one of them, and share with them the things I have learned throughout my life thus far, which have shaped me into the young woman I have grown to be? I made the mission of the program "To enhance the lives of young ladies by assisting them in identifying with the Queen that lives inside of each one of them." Throughout the next couple of weeks, the girls will be involved in various activities to encourage reading and writing, as well as activities that will boost their self-esteem. I will also use The Naked Truth, a book about sex, love and relationships, by Lakita Garth, to take a deeper look into the topics at hand.
As I brought the first Queen Bee in Mee class to a close, I realized that God has been, is, and always will be in control, and He opened this door of opportunity for me to serve at this awesome organization. Thank you God, for using me, as begin to walk in my destiny, starting with One Economy and the Hive.
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