Volunteer Season

Wow, I can't believe it has been 2 weeks since I posted. Time flies. Most everything is back to normal here at camp since the fire was contained. The girls went back to school and Lornie, Craig and I jumped right into Volunteer Season. Ryleigh is in the first grade this year and Sutter is a Sophomore. They both attend school here in Greenville. Our school is very small, and as with most public schools in California is facing a funding crisis. The need for parent volunteers and help with fund raising is almost overwhelming, especially because our school is so small there just isn't enough help to go around all the time. Lauren coaches Junior High Volleyball, helps with the driving for Sutter's high school Volleyball team, is a member of the Booster club, is on the board of the Western Association of Independent Camps and just recently got involved with the Save Our Schools ballot initiative. I volunteer in Ryleigh's class, and am the Secretary of Parent's Club (our PTA). Craig is conscripted by all of us for all sorts of "man tasks" and coaches Ryleigh's 1st/2nd grade soccer team. PHEW! Just typing it exhausts me. Plus, we are still working here at camp, putting everything to bed, updating the website and brochure, and keeping the horses going. After running camp all summer, I think we are all so anxious to re-connect with our own children, we jump into the school schedule with guns blazing.

It is also so difficult when you see a need and know you have the skills and resources to fill it not to jump in and help. Especially, when you know the need might go un-met if you don't volunteer. The flip side is we are all running around like crazy people :)! I'm sure many of you understand the challenges of volunteering! We really just want positive, enriching experiences for our children at the end of the day. Isn't that what every parent wants?

If you are interested in learning about the Save our Schools initiative here in Plumas County, please visit their website at www.plumassos.net. The group will be working over the next several months to raise enough money to get a measure on the ballot. The hope is to pass a parcel tax which will directly fund our school district, and give us some independence from the rise and fall of State and Federal Funding.

Off to pick up Ryleigh!
Becky