My guy mailed in my renewal Kingwood Membership this week. I set up my membership to expire in December so I can get an early Christmas present from him. I like to joke that I supported Kingwood before they started laminating the membership cards. Last year when I was showing my card to John M. at the gate, he said if I was really really good, they would give me a laminated card. Well, I guess I will know when I get my card in the mail. I had a Friend membership last year, which Kingwood renamed a Dual. So, I went ahead and added my guys name to the card so we could keep one in the truck and I don't have to remember about grabbing the one I keep in the jeep. I also have a volunteer card, which allows me in Kingwood Center. So it is official. I have as many cards to get in Kingwood Center as I do credit cards.
Chuck G. put a note on my membership renewal letter. It said "What an amazing year of volunteering you've had"! And yes, I have had an amazing year of volunteering. I was allowed to help with so many interesting things at Kingwood this year, from sorting tulips bulbs to washing Ohio Brass China in Mr. King's kitchen. I have had the opportunity to work with most of the staff on one project or another. They all taught me so many things and allowed me to feel as if I had made a difference. (even if I had never done the task before and needed quite a bit of instruction and overseeing) I also have worked with amazing volunteers there as well and developed good friendships. Some of my social gatherings have been scheduled as a volunteer task at Kingwood. So yes, I do agree with Chuck, it was an amazing year of volunteering but I'm not sure who benefited more. Kingwood Center or myself.
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