Today, we had a meeting of our local teachers' association. Made me think about all the meetings that I have attended over the years. Hardly ever missed a meeting, though I never got super involved. I wasn't interested in running for office. We have a good group of people, always had. Always interested in doing the right thing for the kids, but we didn't want to be taken advantage of either.
The topics haven't changed much over the years--negotiations, working conditions, grievances, making our school a better place. The format hasn't changed either--refreshments before, then the business meeting.
In my earlier days, the "tea" was a really big deal. Each department would take turns bringing refreshments. The food would always be home made by the teachers (or their spouses). There would be punch in a crystal punch bowl. And on special occasions, the coffee would be served from the school's silver coffee and tea service.
Today, things are much more casual. We all work much harder today, I think. (Or am I just getting older?!) More often than not, the cookies are purchased on a big plastic tray from the grocery store, and the beverages are canned pop and bottles of water. Today, the host department ordered pizzas. Domino's. The pizza went over very well. But, I think we have lost a little something. I'd like to think we were more civilized then. . .
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