Pay it Forward

We made it through week 1, proud of you all!

I really enjoyed watching you all pay it forward in class on Friday, it is great to watch people give back to the community! I hope you all enjoyed the experience as well, you helped feed a lot of people! It takes a special person to pay it forward- like in the movie clip, everyone thought the idea was too out there, too idealistic, but all it took was one person (or in our case, a group of people) to think it is possible, and change can happen. The clip we watched in class was inspiring and it made me really understand the need for selfless people in the world who are willing to give to others, help others, and work for others for no reason other than a willingness to give. It was so great to listen to all of you explain what "paying it forward" means to you and your partners... It is so clear to me and Tyler why you are all in your positions- you are willing to give part of yourselves for the greater good and sacrifice some of your time to make the community stronger, more values based, and more relevant. We need people like you!

I challenge you all to keep the boy that sees dead people in mind.... As a 12 year old, he sees the need for good in the world and the need for people to selflessly help others. Although the setting is very different, you are in the same position; to give to your councils and your community and although you might not immediately see the imapct or receive any kind of payback, but you are making a real difference! And just like the 12 year olds thought it would never be possible, so what? Isn't it worth a try?

I have been really impressed with everything I have read so far, keep it up!!

This week Tyler and I will be introducing the Social Change Model and its relationship to the sorority and fraternity community. The readings are listed on the blogabus!