So I hadn't said anything until now since I didn't actually think anything would come of it, but several members of my class and the administration at school have been working hard over the last year to form the BYU EMBA Association; our class just held elections for the inaugural executive board of the EMBAA. (And since all blog posts should ideally have pictures, here's the one of my class again :)
I didn't plan to run, but during the nomination period (you could nominate yourself or others), someone actually nominated me to run for Executive VP of Student Life. It's kind of a big responsibility and when Melinda told me about it, my first instinct was to say no. But at the same time, I felt that it was an honor to be nominated and I wanted to be respectful of the person who nominated me (and I still don't know who that was!) So I spent a bit of time thinking about whether I was up for the challenge and the time and work commitment that went with it (this person holds the office for the class for 5 years, including planning the reunion). But in the end, I accepted the nomination, wrote a brief campaign statement and entered the running.
I will admit that as the voting period drew to a close this afternoon, I actually got pretty anxious... to the point of being sick. lol. I wasn't sure if I wanted to win, wanted to lose, or if I could even do it if I won! My competitive side wanted to kick butt and my lazy side hoped that someone else would win (there were four other amazing people running). I just wanted it to be over. lol. So at the beginning of class they announced the winners. The VP of Student Life was the last position before the president to be read and when they got to it and Chad looked up at me and called out my name, I about fell through the floor. I'm sure the look of shock on my face was priceless.
So, now that I've been elected, I still don't know if I can do it. I'm incredibly honored and humbled (and surprised!) that the members of the class selected me to do this... it's going to be a challenge and I hope I can exceed expectations. Fortunately, I get to have a committee to help. And also fortunately, there are a lot of fun people in the class (ahem... Peanuts... friends of peanuts... you know who you are!) that I'm going to lean on to get me through. This last year is going to be awesome!
So to the BYU EMBA Class of 2011, thanks for your confidence in me! I'm excited to get to work :)
And now, I really need sleep... I think some Excedrin PM is going to be involved after this crazy day!
Congratulations Gwen - what an honor!! You'll do a fantastic job :).
Posted by: Patricia Anderson | September 19, 2010 at 10:52 AM