Monday, 06 July 2009

• Currently Hokey Pokey By Richard & Linda Thompson see related

  Let's Dance

     Music please. You put your right foot in.  You put your right foot out. You put your right foot in and you shake it all about.  You do the Hokey Pokey and you turn yourself around.  That's what it's all about. Clap! Clap!

  

      I'm off and flowing into another exciting adventure with the Central Coast Wine Classic's fund raising efforts for 13 non profit organizations.  My gig is at Hearst Castle in San Simeon, California, where we take the unfinished patio that overlooks the gorgeous Neptune Pool, and build a kitchen and a bistro for a gala dinner event for 200 patrons who have paid $1,250.00 per person. We give them a evening to remember every year.

      My part is a busy, non stop, better have my ducks in a row function.  I work with volunteers and professionals, and we throw a fabulous party that kicks off the next 3 days of fund raising events.  I think our dinner sets the tone for what's to come.  This is my third year on the hill and I'm calmer than I've ever been.  I know that what ever happens, I will deal with it.  That's why I have a folder with every number for every contact I could possibly need.  That way when something happens, (and I guarantee something will happen as is the nature of these types of events), I am ready for action.  This enables me to respond rather than react.  I like that ability.  Response over reaction.  Everything runs sooooooo much better that way and I stay calm and cool and make comments like, "Oh, your right, that portable toilet shouldn't be flushing like that.  Let me make a call."  Or, "No tea pots for possible tea service arrived?  Let me make a call."  The power of the list. Love it!

     I will be leaving on Wednesday afternoon and returning on Friday.  I will walk the gardens at the Cambria Pines Lodge on Wednesday night and get my game set in my head for a fantastic event.  I already see the success.  I was speaking to another coordinator this morning about not sweating the small stuff when working with people who just can't keep the drama out of the game.  It's all part of their game plan, but it doesn't have to be mine.  The wonderful lady I was speaking to mentioned that she has a garden stone that sums up the whole idea that we go into situations and we give what we can and we move on.  The stone says:  What if the Hokey Pokey is really what it's all about?

     Have a great day, and don't forget to do your version of the Hokey Pokey, no matter what comes your way.

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