A long standing tradition at Dove is something called "Listening Day." It is an opportunity for Board of Director Members to meet and talk with staff. It's usually about 3-4 board members speaking with a staff member for about 15 minutes. It is a chance for the board members to learn more about the staff, their job duties, and if needed, for staff members to share any concerns. Most new staff members coming into the agency have never done anything like that at any of their former positions.
Growing up in the world of dance, one of my favorite things to do each year is participate in The Nutcracker Ballet. My favorite part? Giving the audience a magical Christmas experience with the perfect setting of lights, music, glittery costumes, and refined steps by ballerinas. The audience is transported to a magical land of sweets that makes even adults feel like small children in awe and wonder. Of course, that’s just what the audience sees! What they don’t see is the months and months before hand! Long rehearsals, bandage wrapped dance feet, and stage and tech crews working tirelessly so that every detail before the final show is perfected. After several years, I have started comparing the Christmas Baskets Process to that of the process for The Nutcracker Ballet. Starting months and months before, staff and volunteers work endlessly for the exhilarating distribution week to come. With that said, the magical essence of the Ballet experience cannot happen with just the ...
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