How I Met HE (it)

I was awakened this fine Sunday morning by a cacophony of sound emanating from my electronic minions alerting us that the power was out. The UPS in the office was chirping and all three wireless phone systems were offering a lovely serenade of beeping and wailing . It was just interesting to lie there and listen.

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Council Meeting Completed

Well ... it was a challenge to hear much, but an admirable effort by the staff to provide for me to do so at the very last moment. The entire proceeding was taped so it's possible that figuring it all out will be easy, but most of today was "procedural" and covered what we were and were not going to be reviewing and responsible for.

This is a very well-conceived group and I hope to be a strong contributor ... unlike today where I was simply trying to listen (hear) and most of the discussion was held by the non-private citizen members. More next time ...

Change in Plans - Council Meeting

Due to "challenges" at the airport in Orlando this morning, my participation in the Council on Efficient Government with be via teleconference. That's probably more efficient anyway! Updates when done.

Council on Efficient Government

Today I travel to Tallahassee for my first meeting as a member of the Council on Efficient Government. I was honored to be nominated as one of three private citizens to serve in this capacity. The group meets quarterly to consider any proposed outsourcing expenditures by the State of Florida in excess of $10M. I'll let you know how it turns out.