Happiness

I was walking down Congress Avenue Monday afternoon, after the street had been closed all morning because so many dead birds had been discovered. I was going to do a Board Primer
for a group for Greenlights, Those bird calls didn't bother me - I was on top of the world. Felt more like the Big Bird you see walking across Congress Ave.

Why was I so jublinat. Greenlights has a new EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR!!

The transition committee completed its task at the end of December, and the top candidate accepted Greenlights' offer letter last week, starting the final stages of transition.

I met our incoming ED for lunch on Friday and had a terrific visit - so nice to get to know your successor and to be so impressed and excited that they are ready to take on the challenges and adventures of an organization that is so beloved. I am happy about the choice, and very eager to make this transition work for all.

Our committee continues to be top notch. They have appointed a Welcome Committee now deep into crafting announcements about the transition, and planning celebrations and visits to key stakeholders. I am making lists, answering questions, emailing documents, and trying to manage my schedule.

As many of you know, I was over optimistic about how long this process would take, and I have found myself working 3 projects in January....not my original plan for taking time off after Greenlights. But each of the projects are fun. The biggest challenge is that I am walking around with three different heavy briefcases of materials for each of the organizations!!

I will write once or twice more before I sign off on this transition blog. My stats say very few people are reading the blog, so if you have been lurking write a comment and validate my efforts!

Thanks!