This past summer, the National PTA Convention was hosted in Ft. Lauderdale. Thanks to Latha Krishnaiyer, I not only volunteered at the Convention, I lead the Pledge of Allegiance at the Opening Ceremony. I assisted with setup for the General Meetings and learned part of how large conventions operate. I was backstage prior to the [...]
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My Involvement: Part 3
One of the activities that I had in mind, thanks to the suggestions of Mr. Roland, was to have Broward students travel to Tallahassee to meet with state legislators during the regular session. Unfortunately, this was not to happen because, as it has been put by others, “certain legislators would claim that we just want [...]
My Involvement: Part 2
Once I am involved in a cause, there is no giving up.
In January, public officials were invited to speak at the monthly meeting of the Broward County Association of Student Councils. This was organized though the Political Action committee. I discovered the difficulty in receiving and maintain RSVPs from politicians. One day we had speakers [...]
First Blog Post
I had the privilege of not only attending, but emceeing and speaking at the Florida PTA’s Rally in Tally last March (March 18, 2009) on the steps of the State Capitol. I would like to begin my blog with a copy of my Address to the People of the State of Florida. As you will [...]