Wednesday, February 25, 2009, 1:47 PM
>>It may be gone, but the spirit still burns on. (Or at least mine)
Ok, so this is going to be the weirdest post ever. But to bring out a new perspective, I shall be as upfront, and as tactful(at the same time) as possible. We were at the dinner last Saturday, and i suppose Uncle William, in his nicest way possible announced to us that SKCC is going to function on a project-basis and no longer as a club.
For some(i'm not sure how many.. so the word some is relative XD) of us, this is rather sad news. I for one, actually heard of the news beforehand, but told myself not to believe it. Honestly, I just didn't want it to happen despite it being out of my control. Maybe most of you may identify that feeling with me.
But, how many of us here would say that, we've learnt alot from being in the club. That some of our better friendships were forged in the club. That we've added too much value into it, to allow its operation to be put to a halt.
Friends, perhaps this could be a blessing in disguise. I think that this is a chance for us to bring ourselves up to the next level, not just as a club, but maybe as an independent organisation, that can plan, organise and carry out activities for Kumon Completers.
You might call this for lack of a better word, a rally to rise up. In my opinion, I think that with the experience we have, and the hunger to always be learning and to rise up to the occasion, taking this step of faith, would really challenge us not just as individuals, but as a team.
To put icing on the cake, if we were to work independently, there's alot we could do, without the usual limitations. Like, form our own constitution, give a new name for ourselves, come up with a new mission and a new vision, and the whole nine yards!
It is as I have said before and this time i'll refine the words and say it again, the strength of a company, or club in this context, has nothing to do with how huge we are, or how many assets we have, but it has everything to do with our Creativity, Education and Character.
I believe that there's still so much more to be done, that this journey is not going to end just yet, that there is room for us to grow, that there is room for us to share our experiences with others who're walking that same journey. However, it is going to take all of us to be in this together, that we may grow and be a somebody of our own. Who knows, as we work independently, as we take it to as far as we want it to be, it could turn out to be something new, no one has ever dared or tired to pull before.
Most importantly, if Uncle William, is asking for ideas to pursue one's potential. Then I say to all of us who have worked so hard together. Let us answer that call, and create that platform.
To everyone here, lets bring up our opinions on the tagboard or do a post here. Let's get the show on the road! HURRAH!
Cheers,
Michael
