Harley can't contain himself -- he is now ready to rock and roll. No, he has not given up on his Lowell Mason campaign, however the thought of his upcoming trip has him rockin' and rollin'. On Wednesday Harley is headed (if you remember) to the Lizzie Borden Bed & Breakfast (remember, "Lizzie Borden took an ax and gave her mother 40 whacks"). He has already run to the airport and is anxiously awaiting his flight on Wednesday. You know, you can't tell the dawg he has to wait. Oh well, for the time being let's leave him to his fantasy.
This morning was taken up with a conference call with the NEB Finance Committee. You see, the NEB has a very long list of action items at their board meeting November 2-4, and the Finance Committee many times will discuss the different items and make recommendations to the NEB in the form of motions. The board will then discuss the motion and vote it up or down - or table. There are "heavy duty" issues on their plate at this meeting including adopting a revised MENC Strategic Plan; a governance proposal; the Hall of Fame Board report naming three individuals for induction into the Hall of Fame; and a report from the Standards Task Force. This adds up to a very busy meeting.So, what it comes down to is I am headed out of town for fun and frivolity in Fall River and Salem, Massachusetts from Oct 24-29. I will then have two days back at the office (Oct 30 and 31) and then head out for the board meeting in Milwaukee, WI. The question will be - - Will Harley suffer jet lag? Who knows, you will need to stay tuned. We will try to update you on Harley's adventures with the witches of Salem next Monday. Stay cool. Stay calm. Don't accept favors from strangers or free candy from any bats in your bellfries.
