Saturday, May 16, 2009

Gettin' Out the Steel-Toes...

We've got our Cub Scout Electronics Recycling Fundraiser today. My truck is already packed with stuff that people have offered up to the gods of the three R's (anyone want to buy a used computer monitor, cheap?) *g* This morning promises to be full of heavy lifting, traffic control, and math.

I know, I know; it's for a good cause. But my back hurts just thinking about it...

We're a little thin in the volunteer department - once again, a miscommunication has resulted in last-minute scrambling (in the Cub Scouts? Surely you're joking!) where we try to rope people in entice volunteers with free coffee to spend a good chunk of their morning sling used/broken/obsolete electronics around to make money for the Scouts.

Last year was a rousing success - we made enough money from the Electronics fundraiser that we didn't need to run any other fundraisers. I'm almost afraid that today's fundraiser will be equally successful - last year my back was sore for three days! But it's a good sore; a pain that comes from good, honest work helping the community. The kids get to see the adults all working together for their own good; the community gets to safely get rid of their old electronic devices; and we get some much-needed funds to continue our Scouting experience.

It's gonna hurt, but it's a good hurt.

That is all.

5 comments:

Bob S. said...

Jay,

A resource that our troop never used enough was the monthly district round table.

Don't be afraid to announce your plans and activities at the Round Table. Other troops/packs will often pass the word to their people; easy free advertiser

Christina RN LMT said...

Have fun, and try not to hurt your back!

agg79 said...

Good luck and hope you guys have a great haul. Been there. Done that.

And remember: It's only supposed to be one hour a week!

Old NFO said...

Concur on the Round Table! It works... Hope y'all get a bunch and don't need another fundraiser!

phlegmfatale said...

Getting rid of stuff IS a good hurt! I like the new look of the place, btw.