Transparency: Is the money being used as it was intended? Who is using the money? How were the decisions made about who was going to get to use the money? Who made the decisions? How much was paid for the service? Who provided the service? Was the amount spent on the service appropriate for what was purchased? Who benefited from the service? How did they benefit?
Answering the question: What are the consequences of managing the money this way, purchasing the services from the sources used, and using the funds and services this way?
Glass Pockets
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Volunteers
Today, in the United States, citizens have many volunteer opportunities available. Events like the earthquake in Haiti focus our attention on the need for volunteers. But the demand for volunteers exists even in periods between such disasters.
For example, the United Way typically helps communities find volunteers for a variety of activities. Here in Northern Michigan, the United Way has a group of volunteers who knit afghans for the elderly in the winter.
The U.S. Government also needs volunteers for the Park System. For instance, Estes Park in Colorado is looking for office help. They'll help pay for uniforms and supply a free camp site for anyone willing to work in the office 32 hours a week. Now think about that for a minute. You could take your RV to Colorado, go up into the mountains and stay at one of the most beautiful National Parks in the country in exchange for volunteering in the office four days a week. That leaves three days to see the country side.
The group of volunteers who knit afghans also receive a few perks. Coffee, fellowship, and a few sweets from time to time. If you don't know how to knit, you get free training.
Here's the point. Volunteers receive rewards for their service and the rewards come in surprising forms. This is true whether you're volunteering for a couple hours a week for a few weeks, or your volunteering for an extended period of time.
Consider volunteering. It might be the best use of your time.
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For example, the United Way typically helps communities find volunteers for a variety of activities. Here in Northern Michigan, the United Way has a group of volunteers who knit afghans for the elderly in the winter.
The U.S. Government also needs volunteers for the Park System. For instance, Estes Park in Colorado is looking for office help. They'll help pay for uniforms and supply a free camp site for anyone willing to work in the office 32 hours a week. Now think about that for a minute. You could take your RV to Colorado, go up into the mountains and stay at one of the most beautiful National Parks in the country in exchange for volunteering in the office four days a week. That leaves three days to see the country side.
The group of volunteers who knit afghans also receive a few perks. Coffee, fellowship, and a few sweets from time to time. If you don't know how to knit, you get free training.
Here's the point. Volunteers receive rewards for their service and the rewards come in surprising forms. This is true whether you're volunteering for a couple hours a week for a few weeks, or your volunteering for an extended period of time.
Consider volunteering. It might be the best use of your time.
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Calling For The Real Santa
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Calling For The Real Santa
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