Though my dad was Bookstore Manager of the Company who owned & operated the WV State School Book Depository, the Company did not buy an advertisement in the Annual Yearbook of any high school in our County (no favoritism could be shown)!
I attended HS in a really rural area, there were only two H Schools within over an hours drive, so father could sponsor just the two without anyone feeling that he missed one. (It was a massive tourist area, so lots and lots of people, but very, very few who actually lived there.)
But, I can see how that would be a lot different in a more urban area, with a large number of schools all within a short drive.
MWB Bailey. I am torn in these moments because we often know that we will not see all, and in some cases much of the fruits of our labors.
I think it is sad that throughout life one can find numerous examples of people doing things that are counter to their interests. From not supporting local businesses and communities, to spending with big box stores and companies that strip value from local economies and send it overseas.
Until we treat our dollars like they were earned with the time we will never get back, we will continue to vote against ourselves with every dollar we spend.
I like to think of spending like voting. Each dollar is a vote. If we are smart we vote for more of what we would like to see, and less of what we wouldn't like to see.
Ultimately, as an organization that would like to support its local community, I think a Lodge is wise to do what it can to make sure that the dollars it spends support that community. It might mean paying a little more, but it helps, and it builds goodwill with the local business community. That goodwill is important, and shouldn't be overlooked.
MWPGM Bailey,
Though my dad was Bookstore Manager of the Company who owned & operated the WV State School Book Depository, the Company did not buy an advertisement in the Annual Yearbook of any high school in our County (no favoritism could be shown)!
I attended HS in a really rural area, there were only two H Schools within over an hours drive, so father could sponsor just the two without anyone feeling that he missed one. (It was a massive tourist area, so lots and lots of people, but very, very few who actually lived there.)
But, I can see how that would be a lot different in a more urban area, with a large number of schools all within a short drive.
MWB Bailey. I am torn in these moments because we often know that we will not see all, and in some cases much of the fruits of our labors.
I think it is sad that throughout life one can find numerous examples of people doing things that are counter to their interests. From not supporting local businesses and communities, to spending with big box stores and companies that strip value from local economies and send it overseas.
Until we treat our dollars like they were earned with the time we will never get back, we will continue to vote against ourselves with every dollar we spend.
I like to think of spending like voting. Each dollar is a vote. If we are smart we vote for more of what we would like to see, and less of what we wouldn't like to see.
Ultimately, as an organization that would like to support its local community, I think a Lodge is wise to do what it can to make sure that the dollars it spends support that community. It might mean paying a little more, but it helps, and it builds goodwill with the local business community. That goodwill is important, and shouldn't be overlooked.
I would have to agree with you here. Perhaps this is something to even discuss a bit over a 3rd Monday meeting.