I'm getting involved!

[gridlore]

Being a good citizen, I follow the City of Santa Clara on Twitter. Just now they posted openings for seats on several commissions. These are volunteer spots that do the fiddly bits. I just emailed the city clerk for information on applying for one of the two open seats on this one:

The 7 member Historical & Landmarks Commission acts in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters pertaining to historical places and landmarks. This Commission provides advice on the names and renaming of streets, museums and the establishment thereof in the City, and the marking and preservation of historical landmarks and places.

I figure that it will be at least moderately interesting, give me something to do, and look good on my resume when I'm ready to go back to work someday.

Hell, if I really like I might run for the City Council!

Comments

[fabricdragon.livejournal.com]

cool beans!

[rick-day.livejournal.com]

it gives one a good feeling when they give back to their neighborhoods

[claidheamhmor]

Nice! It sounds pretty cool.

[dalen-talas.livejournal.com]

Agent Flightless Sea-Bird, your mission, should you accept it, is to infiltrate the enemy's governing body to provide the Invasion Fleet with vital intelligence, and to sabotage their counter-invasion efforts. Glory to the Fleet! This data crystal will self-destruct in 5 time units.

[freyjaw.livejournal.com]

Go for it! I think you'll do nicely.