I belong to a very dynamic homeschool group with over 200 families on the mailing list. We have monthly or bimonthly events such as board game day, gym day, and craft day in the fall and winter, park and beach days in the spring and summer, and parent support meetings. There are also annual events such as the science fair, International Day, National Day, Prom, etc. And then there are all kinds of short term classes, one time only activities, field trips, speakers, To say we are an active bunch is an understatement.
So, where does the crazy part come in? Well, my dear friend S, who founded the group about ten years ago, is ready to retire. Her only remaining homeschooler is a teen, and she is ready for a less demanding role. Guess who she has asked to replace her? I feel very honored to have her trust and good faith, and I would like to step up and take the position. BUT... I am horribly disorganized, great at short term projects but not long term, I am not half as diplomatic as S, and I worry that I might damage the group. On top of this, DH is worried about legal ramifications of I am the leader and anything bad happens (a bad fall, allergic reaction, etc.) and the amount of time running the group will take when I am already a busy person.
I have considered asking a friend to share the job, and I am aware of the benefits of delegation, but having this handed to me makes ME feels like the ultimately responsible one. I do have a call in to a homeschool lawyer, so I will find out if there is some easy way to CMA. I think about how quiet and peaceful my life might be if I didn't have to jump in and get involved in so many things, but I must enjoy it, or I wouldn't keep doing it, right?
So what do you think?
