and would be interested in hearing any suggestions from wrestling fathers or mothers who may have served on a board as to help my chances...Thanks
I'm up to the challenge Maggie if you need me to edit your material.
good man Ghetto!...I'll let ua know... ;) and ha Fish, I'll use anyone's advice if they have prior experience..
Focus your comments on how you want to help students get the best learning opportunities, despite the schools being underfunded by the state. Emphasize that you will be a good listener, open to public input, and eager to learn more about how to accomplish this.
Maggie, I only offer encouragement. I think it would be great if somebody with a working background, in retirement, with a passion for the youth in your community took that challenge on.
Be prepared for how much work it is to get elected; how many hours you will be expected to contribute to the cause.
I suggest you look for how many votes it typically takes to get elected and ask yourself if in your district, or in your city, if you can call on a number 3-4x that number to agree to give you their vote. Turn out is typically very low for school board positions...
Ill certainly take that into consideration Dale, and thanks...and any other advice ya might have, feel free..if my campaign manager has another relapse, Ill give ya a call! :)
1. Refrain from talking about how great you were/are in your job. Simple state how long you were at that job and how much you enjoyed that job. People will understand if you were at a job for many years you must have been good at it.
2. Dont come out and boast how you are going to talk to top state officals about changing certain things in your district and such. Many people dont like change and many people think it is boastful that one brags about talking to state officals and to be honest the average person really doesnt trust those state officals.
3. Dont center your self about talking about your own and your families accomplishments. See number 1. Talk about what you have been involved in and the many great people you have met in your community. How being involved with the great people of your community gave you some inside as to what the people in the community wants from a school board leader.
HOpe this helps maggie. It is a thankless job but go for it!!!!!!
Great advice LG, and that would be the number 1 rule, Never bring attention to yourself!...being a board member has nothing to do with You!. it's all about how you can see ways to help the kids...Thanks LG, Advice taken... ;)...
Only, it is also about the Superintendent, and Principals; Teachers, and the parents, and the tax payers that don't have any kids in the school system at present; the employers...
yes, it is....and i have that covered as well! thanks for the reminder....i was thinking of hiring Rammy to be my campaign Manager, i understand he has some experience in the school board field..what do ya say rammy, ya want to give it a go and help out?...common, we can Bury the hatchet if ya will... ;)
I know of 1 guy that is a school board president that was on the forum for some time. Maybe they will chime in.
I think that Ram is also a board member. I remember him talking about it or maybe he ran, not sure but maybe he has some advice.
NO Ticket in needed to get on the board...but it would certainly help...However, I'm still waiting for my little buddy to give me an answer...All tho, i don't believe he would be qualified down in this neck of the woods...might have to pull in some local
Quote from: maggie on February 04, 2016, 09:22:34 AM
NO Ticket in needed to get on the board...but it would certainly help...However, I'm still waiting for my little buddy to give me an answer...All tho, i don't believe he would be qualified down in this neck of the woods...might have to pull in some local
He could be a carpetbagger candidate... move down there, so he can run for office. The big shot politicians do it all the time. ;D
I'd get that Rodbender777 fella!
Yes Oil, he would be a good one, nut he's out of area also...Speaking of witch...when we getting together again for to do the Lunch thing?... :) preferably after the Superbowl when my pocket is Full!.... :)
Quote from: maggie on February 05, 2016, 06:40:54 AM
Yes Oil, he would be a good one, nut he's out of area also...Speaking of witch...when we getting together again for to do the Lunch thing?... :) preferably after the Superbowl when my pocket is Full!.... :)
As soon as meet Ram for lunch! I am down in McFarland quite a bit so let me know, I'll zip down a little further or have you up to the Green Lantern.
Quote from: bigoil on February 05, 2016, 07:41:07 AM
Quote from: maggie on February 05, 2016, 06:40:54 AM
Yes Oil, he would be a good one, nut he's out of area also...Speaking of witch...when we getting together again for to do the Lunch thing?... :) preferably after the Superbowl when my pocket is Full!.... :)
As soon as meet Ram for lunch! I am down in McFarland quite a bit so let me know, I'll zip down a little further or have you up to the Green Lantern.
Green Bay or DePere I will be down at the office Monday.
Sounds good, i can travel, Its not to far at all Bud...I'm hoping to hit big on the Bowl game... ;) Trust me, I left it all on the table! and the results (Numbers) that i have already pick up have come back GREAT so far... :)
Angry Fish, are you lobbying Tom for a promotion, or something? ;D
A poet laureate (plural: poets laureate) is a poet officially appointed by a government or conferring institution, who is often expected to compose poems for special events and occasions.
Quote from: The Angry Fish on February 05, 2016, 12:46:14 PM
Quote from: imnofish on February 05, 2016, 12:36:59 PM
Angry Fish, are you lobbying Tom for a promotion, or something? ;D
A poet laureate (plural: poets laureate) is a poet officially appointed by a government or conferring institution, who is often expected to compose poems for special events and occasions.
It's an old Bob Dylan song. But IMO, the Grateful Dead did a great cover:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZst9tOWhE0
Like you, I tend to deal in sarcastic humor. Yes, it's an "oldie, but goodie." ;D
Quote from: The Angry Fish on February 05, 2016, 12:11:17 PM
"Maggie's Farm"
I ain't gonna work on Maggie's farm no more
No, I aint gonna work on Maggie's farm no more
Well, I wake up in the morning
Fold my hands and pray for rain
I got a head full of ideas
That are drivin' me insane
It's a shame the way she makes me scrub the floor
I ain't gonna work on Maggie's farm no more.
I ain't gonna work for Maggie's brother no more
No, I aint gonna work for Maggie's brother no more
Well, he hands you a nickel
He hands you a dime
He asks you with a grin
If you're havin' a good time
Then he fines you every time you slam the door
I ain't gonna work for Maggie's brother more.
I ain't gonna work for Maggie's pa no more
No, I aint gonna work for Maggie's pa no more
Well, he puts his cigar
Out in your face just for kicks
His bedroom window
It is made out of bricks
The National Guard stands around his door
Ah, I ain't gonna work for Maggie's pa no more.
I ain't gonna work for Maggie's ma no more
No, I ain't gonna work for Maggie's ma no more
Well, when she talks to all the servants
About man and God and law
Everybody says
She's the brains behind pa
She's sixty-eight, but she says she's twenty-four
I ain't gonna work for Maggie's ma no more.
I ain't gonna work on Maggie's farm no more
I aint gonna work on Maggie's farm no more
Well, I try my best
To be just like I am
But everybody wants you
To be just like them
They say sing while you slave and I just get bored
I ain't gonna work on Maggie's farm no more.
hippie liberal long haired.................
If/when I ever run for office, I will make sure I contact Mr Dale Einerson!!!!!
Sorry guys he is on my list of very smart guys that may understand the system quite well.
BigG, your on that list also, handles the words and if it gets heated he can pipe in some good, key words to say to make the situation alot more calmer!
maggie, yes your in also!!!!!!! though while we are cool and like to hang, your not writing any speeches for me ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D if I did that I would have to have ghetto be that guy in the lower left or right corner doing some inter pations! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D Though I need you around to talking wrestling and smart!!!!!!
Fish would also be very good. Well rounded in many aspects
AF,,,,,,take care of the light work
TomM,,,,to senor and get my web sight rolling
whatever for some good humor and since he is such a fan of certain wrestlers I know he can drum up support.
Ride, well I might need a driver and since we are close then..........then you can invite me to your garage. O by the way I have a draft party every spring you in this year?
So many more but I will say that if someone needs me to help, all I am really good for is to stand around with some shades on and look tough and at my age it is more of "look at that old fat guy thinking he still got it!". I dont really bring to much to the table unless it is an all you can eat style table setting ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Looks like ya got a plan!...Ill contact some of my buddies from wall street and see if i can't line ya up a few speeches so we can get some green in out pockets to get the ball rolling! :D
Please, run for Governor. If you run as a Dem, or Rep, I don't care, I will vote for you...
We need common sense, somebody who understands the ratio of 2 ears to 1 mouth; is honest while making tough decisions. The truth is, the budget is always under pressure and every angle thinks they need more, or at least, can't do with less. Tough decisions, always.
But, honest, fair, in tune with the voters. Go for it. You can get all the help you need on things like budgets...just form an advisory board to deal with all of the areas you require shoring up.
Your campaign slogan could be something like: "No stupid, unenforceable promises, just honest and open decision-making. The well-being of the population is more important than any party or special interests; I will always remember that and always try to make the best decisions for our State."
sounds good!... :)
So how did the campaign go Maggie?
well I had to look back at this one and kind of think lots of lost promises went by the way side!!!!!!
o well some day maybe maggie will run for something ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
POTUS ! ;)