Just For Fun

Just For Fun

§ Calendar

May ~ Get Caught Reading Month. Founded by the Association of American Publishers, Get Caught Reading Month is designed to remind people of all ages how much fun reading can be. Launched in 1999, GCR encourages you to order free posters, read newsletters, download free videos and join the thousands of celebrities, booksellers, teachers and librarians who continue to embrace this campaign across the country.

May ~ Melanoma Skin Cancer Awreness Month. Designed by the American Academy of Dermatology, National Melanoma Skin Cancer Awareness seeks to increase awareness about skin cancer and raise the chances of early detection so treatments can be given early. For more information and resources, visit the Melanoma Monday^® website.

May 5 - 11 ~ Be Kind to Animals Week The American Humane Association's Be Kind to Animals Week celebrates the role that animals play in our lives, promotes ways to treat them humanely, and encourages everyone, especially children, to do the same.

May 12 - 18 ~ National Police Week Law enforcement officers from around the world come to Washington, D.C., to participate in events honoring those brave men and women who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in protecting their fellow citizens and communities. Learn more at the National Police Week website.

May 7 ~ National Teacher Day Take time to honor your local educators and acknowledge the crucial role they play in making sure every student receives a high-quality education. Check out ways to thank that special teacher in your life, visit the National Education Association.

May 12 ~ Mother's Day Whether you send a card, make a phone call, or cook dinner, show your mother you care.

May 28 ~ Memorial Day Remember those who gave their lives in service to our country.

§ Management Workshop

Find the right combination of people for your team

The most effective work teams have a mix of personalities. When you’re forming a team for your next project or task force, look for one or more of these types of team players:

• The Leader. This person makes sure everyone understands the objectives, and that all team members are committed to the task at hand.

• The Challenger. This team member is not afraid to question ineffective techniques or strategies, and is always trying to improve the team.

• The Organizer. This one is great for getting the team back on track after a distraction, and for making sure people stay focused on the immediate task at hand.

• The Thinker. This team member carefully considers other members’ ideas, and seeks to improve them.

• The Supporter. This person is great for easing tensions, and for making sure that team members maintain good working relationships with each other and the rest of your organization.

§ Inspiration

The path to truly new, never-been-done-before things always has failure along the way.
~Regina Dugan

The scientist is not a person who gives the right answers; he's the one who asks the right questions.
~Claude Levi-Strauss

I like nonsense; it wakes up the brain cells.
~Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss)

§ Chuckles

I think the key indicator for wealth is not good grades, work ethic, or IQ. I believe it's relationships. Ask yourself two questions: How many people do I know, and how much ransom money could I get for each one?
~Jarod Kintz

Money may not buy happiness, but I'd rather cry in a Jaguar than on a bus.
~Francoise Sagan