ONE OF THOSE CHANCES OF A LIFETIME!
1. Purpose
To provide some helpful information to anyone, anywhere in the nation, who might have a chance to volunteer for a County (or equivalent) Commissioner position. Paragraph 5, below, offers some links to help those who might seriously consider applying -- by suggesting some information which I think I would consider, were I they.
To pass on an important announcement that speaks directly to the residents of Contra Costa County, California. Here is a link to Contra Costa's Board of Supervisors Appointed Bodies, Committees and Commissions, website page. THE ANNOUNCEMENT IS IN PARAGRAPH 4, BELOW
County Commissioner!! (or State or City Commissioner and others, too) What an opportunity to serve in a big way. To position oneself to help attract and dispense goodness across a significant territory and populace. You know what they say. "That the greatest rewards in this life are best found by serving others, to the best of one's abilities." For the right person, under the right circumstances, this could be a chance to serve and thrive, in a big way.
I tell you, if I weren't committed to this Civic Mentor project -- which tries to multiply and optimize the capacity in all (including myself) -- to serve self and others -- in all life-aspects -- I would apply in a heartbeat, if circumstance permitted. I'm certain of it. I believe it's that big a deal to try it, at least once. For this is a priceless opportunity to learn and do something valuable and lasting and UNIQUE.
Today, I received the embedded press release, below, from my friend, Ed Diokno -- another key part of Supervisor Glover's team -- when I felt inspired to do a little "legwork" for you -- for US -- for U.S.
That the quality of a nation's life has a lot to do with the quality of its volunteer-spirit -- and, I think this helps explain America's greatness. We tend to pitch-in, when it makes sense, because we are free to do so or not. And, when there's the will, and the freedom to express it, someone will find a way and do the thing.
- County Commission (A Wikipedia discussion)
- What does a county commissioner do? (Google search)
- Why be a county commissioner? (Google search)
- So you want to be a county commissioner (Montana Association of Counties)
- County Commissions in the United States (Google search)
- Associations of County Commissioners (Google search)
And, also, WHERE FEASIBLE, it seems reasonable
to consider doing some, all, or none of these (sounds like a huge worklist, but that's probably just because they are individually itemized -- many surely overlap and can be done, simultaneously):
- Attend some public Commission-meetings (of different types, since knowledge tends to be transferable, in its nature) -- and watch job-performance in action.
- Seek sufficient information to build confidence and see where more homework is indicated.
- Talk with some County Supervisors and Commissioners -- perhaps, current and former officials -- ask for briefings, interviews, tours, literature, suggestions, etc. -- some of the challenges of the job, current and past -- someone might even agree to become a mentor.
- Chat it up with friends and neighbors and City, State,and other officials and civic activists one is able to encounter.
- Research the news media for pertinent articles and data.
- Exploit the public and private access available on the social networks.
- And, of course, the County website and Wikipedia, etc. discussions.
AND THIS CAN'T HELP BUT BE A POWERFUL SWEETENER ON ANY RESUME OR C.V., DON'T YOU THINK?
David Nelson
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