Beyond Frustrated

Tonight was the annual SUPAF meeting that the Exchange Club does in which they have helped with the tasks of putting together the judge sheets and filled out the return forms. They've always had pizza and have had 30-40 people attend. Who puts the party/meeting on? The director. Now that I'm the director, that would be me. So I plan it, at their request, send out the info and the reminders, and what do I get, a whole lot of nothing. Yep, only one couple came. I was so frustrated tonight. All this club cares about is getting its name on everything, but they are willing to do close to nothing. I do all the work, they want the fame (so to speak). Grrrr! The man who did come was very mad. He is going to kick some butt for me and is very embarrassed for the club. That made me feel a little better. I only have two more weeks. I really think this festival is a great thing for the students in the area. I feel it is necessary for them to have this. I really care about making it work. It's a lot of pressure too. It's up to me to either make it happen or not. SO, when I have to work with people who only hinder the progression it's really hard on me, because whatever it is THEY don't do, the fault lies on MY shoulders. Mike is just done with me working with them. He thinks I should finish out this festival and then take it over as my own organization with a few trusted people who I know care about it as much as I do. It's a good idea, but I don't know how well it would go over with the "traditional" people in the area. You're talking to someone who has no roots in any city, and therefore no real, long-lasting tradition. I'm all for new things- especially if the old doesn't work. Tonight was just the breaking point for me. Ugh. I've deleted like 5 different tangents from this post full of sarcastic and rude remarks that are sailing through my brain right now. That's not very professional is it. Well, I guess once I see some money from them then I'll be professional. Until then, I'm just a disgruntled volunteer.