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" The time for action is now. It's never too late to do something."

June 2009

The Value of One Member

Never underestimate the power of one person.  One person can change the world one step at a time.  The following poem illustrates just how powerful one determined member can be.

Ten little members standing in a line.
One disliked the president, then there were nine.

Nine ambitious members offered to work late.
One forgot her promise, then there were eight.

Eight creative members had ideas as good as heaven.
One lost enthusiasm, then there were seven.

Seven loyal members got into a fix.
They quarreled over programs, and then there were six.

Six Dynamic members worked with spirit and drive.
One moved away, and then there were five.

Five steadfast members wished there were more.
One became indifferent, and then there were four.

Four cheerful members who never disagreed –
‘til one complained of meetings, and then there were three.

Three eager members! What do they do?
One got discouraged, and then there were two.

Two lonely members; our rhyme is nearly done.
One joined a bridge club, and then there was one.

One faithful member was feeling rather blue.
Met with a neighbor; then there were two.

Two earnest members each enrolled one more.
Doubling their number, and then there were four.

Four determined members just couldn’t wait
‘til each won another, and then there were eight!

Eight excited members signed up sixteen more.
In another six verses, there’ll be a thousand twenty-four!

So now that you know how important you are, go out and get at least one new member.

Kristin Gramando DTM

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