Policy Writing- Free Write 9

I mentioned it in one of my earlier posts, but we are currently working on helping to write new policy for a stage that was just constructed in the area next to our Community Center. Most of the language is already there from an old Standard Operating Procedure we are using to help guide us. However it was my job to take the information my boss gathered about the stage and event area and place it into the old SOP and delete parts that were not applicable to our new policy. It is ironic because in school I have written thousands of papers; some I loved to write and others not so much. When I was younger I always felt like writing would not be that big of a skill I would take with me, and here I am! I am very much enjoying writing the new policy and moving the different sections around; it's like a puzzle. I also love being able to find just the right word to succinctly say what I mean without going on and on for pages. Others may think it is both boring to write and read, but I have truly found one of my passions in life.

In other news I am working on designing a display for Chandler's Tree Lighting Ceremony in December. There are three displays with pictures and a history of the tree lighting ceremony. I wrote out the entire display with information I pulled from Chandler's website and archives, Chandlerpedia. After I was done with that I sent it to the person in charge of graphic design. She did a beautiful job putting it all together with pictures from over the years. She gave me a few designs and approved one and we sent it tot he print shop. We just got them in today and they look great! I am in the process of putting together display box I found for them. However the display box is outdoor-proof, very large, and also is self-illuminated. It has been a struggle correctly installing it with all the wires and various parts, but my spirit is not dampened. I am so excited to put one together and put the sign it in and see my project from start to finish. These displays are very robust and will last quite a long time; long after I am gone! I think it is really cool that something I have worked so hard on will be with the city for many years. My own little legacy.