hali Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 Oh my ............ Fundraised last November and raided over £1000 for a computer for our pre school. Chair asked the secretary to get us some quotes for comps..... Last week chair and i went out to buy the computer and today secretary has resigned as she has the hump because we bought it....not her... Im pulling my hair out. I know you girls that own your own pre school say its hard but oh how a wish i was in your shoes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 I actually don't find it that hard Hali. I know there is more work to do because I don't have a treasurer and secretary etc. but I do have the freedom to do what I want. Having read all the posts you have been making regarding committees I know how fortunate I am! The staff and I discuss any major spending on equipment, but I often buy little bits and pieces as and when I see things I think the children would enjoy. So, today I bought 5 bath sponges from Tesco's that were in different shapes. Our major spend for September is going to be some low screens for the home corner so that we can still see what the children are up to and, hopefully, will keep the stuff from wandering all over the place!!! It was my idea but my staff agreed that it would be a good investment. I really do feel for you all. Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verona Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 Linda, owning my own Pre-school is sometimes hard work. But again, like you, I have the freedom to do what I want. The staff and I discuss large purchases, but I am always buying bits and pieces when I see something that I know the children would like. I definitely wouldn't want to keep asking if I could buy something. If I want to change something in the running of the Pre-school then the staff and I discuss it - or they might suggest something, again we discuss it and then I make the final decision. We do actually have a very informal Fund raising 'committee' that meets once a term for about 30 mins. to discuss any fund raising event they might like to run. When we have our Fun Morning, they run raffle, tombolas, various games, etc. They also might organise a cake sale or good as new sale. I don't envy some of you that have problems with committees. Sue J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dahlia Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 I think we must be very lucky with the committee's we have had over the years. They all seem to grasp the fact that the supervisor and staff know what is best for the group and the children. So if we need some piece of equipment, we just say we need it and they say "yep there is enough money no problem" or if there wasn't enough money "sorry not at the moment but as soon as it's possible then you can get it. We get on very well with the committee, there is none of the us and them that some groups have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 Hi all, Having had some of both ends of types of Committees, I can sympathise all round. Now working in a DN, I must say I quite fancy starting up my own setting ......... Complete freedom - what a dream! Hali, maybe your next lot will be more understanding!!! Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hali Posted May 13, 2004 Author Share Posted May 13, 2004 Thanks guys feel a lot calmer this morning ..im sure the next lot will be fine. ..and ill keep dreaming of one of my own ...when i win the lottrey..... ONE DAY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 I know how you feel Hali, Everytime I come home moaning about something else my committee has done (or not as is often the case! ) my husband asks how much it would be to set up my own place. I don't know that I'm ready for the commitment though and anyway - what would I have to moan about then!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mundia Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 I read this recently 'Nothing is impossible........until it goes to a committte' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 I gave up a well paid job and re mortgaged our house to set up my own pre school. It has been a real struggle and I may even get some decent wages this month! But it has all been worth it. I know I could not work with a committee! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 Mundia, Thats fantastic! I think I'm going to print it and laminate it so in my darker moments I can have a good laugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hali Posted May 13, 2004 Author Share Posted May 13, 2004 sounda like a good idae Beau Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hali Posted May 13, 2004 Author Share Posted May 13, 2004 sorry girls obviously a dyslexic day today!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest doohanok5 Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 I just looked up "committee" in my dictionary. It falls between "committal" and "commode", which just about sums ours up - most of the time they're driving us insane and in their truly inspired moments they just take the p***! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hali Posted May 13, 2004 Author Share Posted May 13, 2004 Best laugh ive had all week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 I'm laughing so much I've got tears streaming down my face. Thankyou for that one!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 You deserve an award for that!! Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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