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  1. #1
    Join Date
    Mar 2011
    Location
    Portland Metro Area
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    859

    I have Important News to Share

    I applied for & interviewed for my city's Bicycle Advisory Committee in August. I don't work in the bike industry or have any special bike knowledge. I am a "regular" (my DH might disagree) person who is enthusiastic about riding my bike for fun & leisure. I received a letter from the Mayor congratulating me and saying that the City Council approved my appointment to the committee!

    As an aside, my DH is on this committee of nine citizens of this city. It was the Chair Person who suggested to him that I apply.

    I was totally relaxed during my interview because I did not think I had a chance! I applied thinking that the experience of applying would be interesting since I have never done anything like that. Of course it's a volunteer position and I definitely have opinions about things. So I will learn how things work. We are not having a meeting this month, but there are other meetings that are bike related that I will attend soon. My name as a member is already the their official website!

    Don't I feel like a "mucky-muck"!
    "Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls & looks like work" - Thomas Edison

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Sep 2007
    Location
    Uncanny Valley
    Posts
    14,498
    Congratulations! I know you have a lot to offer, I hope it's a positive experience for you and that you can get lots accomplished.
    Speed comes from what you put behind you. - Judi Ketteler

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Oct 2007
    Location
    where ARE we?
    Posts
    429
    Ooooh, congrats! It sounds like fun :-)
    2009 Fuji Team

    My blog - which rarely mentions cycling. It's really about decorating & food. http://www.crisangsteninteriors.com/blog

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Mar 2007
    Location
    Troutdale, OR
    Posts
    2,600
    congratulation!!

    And have fun being a bike advocate!!

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Jul 2008
    Location
    Southeastern MA
    Posts
    185
    Congratulations! I have never heard anyone but my mother use the word "Mucky muck"

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Mar 2011
    Location
    Portland Metro Area
    Posts
    859
    Thanks everyone.

    @rendenread, I thought to use Fred Flintsone's "Grand Pooh-Bah", but since I'm not Chair of the committee I could also refer to myself as an "associate Pooh-Bah".
    "Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls & looks like work" - Thomas Edison

  7. #7
    Join Date
    Sep 2011
    Location
    Greater Denver, CO
    Posts
    83
    Totally RAD!

  8. #8
    Join Date
    Sep 2010
    Location
    pacific northwest
    Posts
    249
    Congrats!
    I like bikes, sometimes more than my husband

  9. #9
    Join Date
    Jul 2007
    Posts
    1,708
    Congrats!

  10. #10
    Join Date
    Mar 2011
    Location
    Portland Metro Area
    Posts
    859
    @SmittyKitty, Yes Portland is great. I am not on their committee. I live in Beaverton, which is next city west.
    "Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls & looks like work" - Thomas Edison

  11. #11
    Join Date
    Apr 2011
    Location
    Seattle
    Posts
    491
    Nice job! Congrats!
    2014 Surly Straggler
    2012 Salsa Casseroll - STOLEN

 

 

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