Kintropy In Action

Tomorrow is Nov 4, and here in the US, it is time to vote!

Two things I'll encourage every eligible US voter to do:  1) vote tomorrow and 2) think of one thing you'll do to contribute to your community AFTER the election is over. 

Given the financial, military, social, and other conditions of our nation and our world, we cannot afford to simply cast our ballot, judge the outcome, and walk away.  Each of us can make at least one contribution, even a small one, to our community.  Some ideas:

1)  Attend one school board or local city meeting.

2)  Write a letter to the editor.

3)  Introduce your children to a local community leader and ask the leader to explain his/her job.

4)  Check in with a non-profit & donate your time, energy, and interest as you are able

5)  Visit a retirement community & see if you can help or just chat up some of the residents if they're interested

6)  Talk to your neighbors & get to know them

7)  Offer to help out a friend/neighbor that needs some extra help

8)  Read up on the issues, develop an opinion, and discuss (often ;-)

I'm sure there are tons more - feel free to leave more ideas in comments if you have them. 

This year, I'd like to get involved in the local school board.  Gabriel is already in the public elementary school, and Hannah is headed there next year.  For both selfish and I hope selfless reasons, involvement in the school board makes sense.  I'll also continue my work on the Medicaid Advisory Committee and like groups.

What do you think?  How can you contribute?  How can we show our kids how to get involved?  Doesn't have to be Herculean.  I truly think if everyone pitches in a little bit, we can improve our communities and realize some of the changes we've been talking about throughout this long election season.

And don't forget to vote!

-- Dad