Several months ago I joined the newly-formed PTA for our school district. Last night, nearly five months later, we finally elected the officers. Most of the original steering committee took leadership roles, but the office of Secretary remained open. A few weeks ago, I had been asked to seek the position, but I declined. On Tuesday, with the election only days away, I buckled and allowed my name to be put on the ballot.
In spite of abstaining from the vote and getting my friend Dani to start a smear campaign (She's a lousy note taker! She only got through college by sleeping with her professors!), I won. Running unopposed tends to do that to you. I was crossing my fingers for a write-in, but no such luck.
At the conclusion of the meeting, several people came over and offered their congratulations. Congratulations? For...? For feeling guilty that no one wanted to do the job? For beating a blank line on the ballot? Thank you, thank you.
The local press was present because the meeting also included a Q and A session with the school board about an upcoming levy vote. The reporter was apparently going to take a picture of the newly-elected PTA officers. I declined. I'd like to wait until I hear my opponent's concession speech before I revel in my victory.
Once my legal team has confirmed my win, eliminating the possibility of hanging chads, disenfranchised voters, and global warming...I figure my two-year term should just about be over. That will leave me free to take over control of the township board in '08. Unless, of course, Tancredo taps me for VP beforehand.
I'll keep you posted.
Posted by Cathy at August 18, 2006 09:47 PMAhhhhh, following in Nana & Bupp's footsteps. We are soooo enjoying this.
Posted by: nana at August 19, 2006 01:06 AMAhhhh, the people you are dumping me for this weekend. Bastards. All of them.
Posted by: Kevin at August 19, 2006 01:24 AMWhy didn't you write in someone else?
Posted by: aelfheld at August 20, 2006 08:05 AM