We've got it covered (with syrup??)

First graders pick up on a lot by watching their teachers. As I headed back to the office last week after our vacation, Ann asked me if I could just skip work and stay home. I told her, no, I couldn't just do that . . . . what would happen to the stack of mail sitting on my desk and all of the meetings scheduled on the calendar? "Get a sub!" she said.

You know, that is actually a really good point. Each of us is responsible for ensuring that someone else is trained to do our job while we are gone. We take that seriously at the Community Foundation. Every position engages in thorough "cross training" so that no single person has all the knowledge of a particular subject. That means you can count on us to help you this summer (and throughout the year), even if the person you regularly deal with is out. Don't hesitate to contact me directly at mcknight@gkccf.org if you ever are unsure where to direct a question.

Want to take a guess at Ann's favorite part of the trip? When I asked her that question, I was thinking of an answer along the lines of feeding the dolphins at Sea World, or perhaps floating down the lazy river on an inner tube. "My favorite part was the pancakes," she said. Oh well. Driving 800 miles for pancakes is still worth it. There's just no substitute for a family vacation.