1. I've written to Miles twice, (regarding the Kami ws cancellation) and have not heard one word from him. So.. this is where the rubber hits the road, and if I DO hear from him, I will be sure to let you all know. Looks like I too get to join the "persona non grata" club. ouch!
2. I still don't have the bank account for the AZBDN, and without it, I can't mail out anything! so, I'm waiting until Sept. 15, at the very latest to have the money transferred, or to get access to it.. otherwise, I have to resign as editor. I don't have the money to do it all myself, and this has taken ages to get rolling.
I need to have all the info and advertisements in and ready to go by Oct. 15 so I can get out the Nov-Dec. issue.
So, financially, things have to be in place before then.
I'm only a volunteer, guys.. I'm not getting paid for this, which is perfectly fine, I volunteered myself. I just want to give you all a heads up, on what might be happening.
3. on a happier note, I have an interview today to teach bellydance at one of our local gyms... My goal is to get rolling and start a volunteer program of teaching bellydance to all ages of women, esp. the teenagers. I want to help them learn to empower themselves through dance, and start erasing all those negative body images we are bombarded with, day after day. Bellydancing is downright revolutionary iin this way, it speeds up the healing process soooo quickly.
anyway, if I start teaching here, it could be the beginning of my 501 c group. Once it gets rolling, then I can look for some grants and apply to be a non profit organization. yes, and it will take a while, but hey.. I've got all the time in the world.
wish me luck.