andamu

I am an enthusiastic supporter of undertakings and ideas involving various societies and groups. In fact, I probably think up a goodly chunk of them.
This comes as no surprise to anyone who knows me.

So why, oh why did I let myself get talked into accepting the nomination as Treasurer for one of these societies? And for one that requires a stern tightening of the belt to boot!

A serious briefing by my predecessor impressed on me the solemn duty that we as a section had to the Society of Women Engineers as a whole, the members who preceded us and whose labors harvested us the funds we do have today, the members who will follow us and who deserve to inherit a healthy section, and our current members and focus areas.

Much of our efforts are currently targeted at Professional Development and networking for women engineers, whether currently employed or re-entering the workforce, and at Career Guidance and outreach for girls of all ages, acting as mentors and role models to promote careers in Math, the Sciences and Engineering. An additional focus this year is on fundraising for our sadly depleted scholarship fund. Already we have had to cut it down from three scholarships to one, and many young women who need assistance will go without.

We have a vibrant board this year, brimming with enthusiasm and ideas for events to fulfill our mission, and while inside I am jumping up and down with excitement, I have to turn on the brakes, sound caution, be the responsible one, the one who always have to say "No!"

Whose idea was it to appoint me Scrooge anyway?