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 * Typical EcoLogic Meeting 2011 **

//Spring//

It’s 8:05 pm, and the president finally arrives. Six or seven people are gathered around on the Environmental Education Center cushions and couch. They are a close group; some of them live together, though all of them know each other well.

The president begins with updates: EarthFest, Hey Red Go Green!, and other events and projects. He asks for a Vasudha update from me (freshman, secretary, Vasudha Council). We all fill in his updates with ideas, things we can do, and thoughts on president’s (sometimes crazy) ideas.

Many times, we have discussions. These discussions generally are only between president and me. Everyone else listens, which I know sometimes annoys president. Since I’m not taking any environmental classes—in fact, I don’t like any of my classes except BTA—I am enjoying this environmental discussion. It would be nice to hear others’ viewpoints, though, but it really is hard to get them to speak up.

It is interesting but awkward whenever the president before the president shows up. Older president seems to try to lead, but he’s not really the leader. The group dynamics change. Fortunately, this doesn’t happen that often.

Late in the spring semester, we have EarthFest. This required a lot of planning, though too much of it was done last minute.

//Fall//

The president and vice president switched positions. Not much is different—we’re the same old tight-knit group. We go apple picking in October, laughing and joking the whole time. Being in an environmental club is fulfilling for us because we have a steady group of friends to see each week.

We still have a lot of discussions, but the new president speaks more than he did the year before; now we are three speakers and several listeners. New president is a lot more organized than past president; he works hard to make meetings go smoothly. New president is always early, and always doing his best to make things better.