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We've got mail
By Cam Tait
October 2, 2006
When we named this column Coffee With Cam, we were hoping to create a very informal forum - discussion over a nice cup of coffee. Because I am blessed with a platform to share my opinion, I try to solicit the thoughts and ideas of readers. And, like so many times before, you did not let me down this week.
We asked what keeps you motivated to do what you do again and again. Teri's thoughts: "Because that's part of why we're all here. We are created to love God and love one another, as evidenced by the way we live. Not out of duty or fear, but out of a deep gratitude and love to Him for all that we have been given, blessed with and asked to share. We each need to shine our bit of light into the darkness and extend warmth and compassion to someone else. "
Emmy writes: "I have been going through a major change in my career right now and have been thinking a lot about motivation. Like many people, I like to be comfortable in my work. This comfort can lead to confidence, which, for me, is motivating. When I feel that I am doing good work, I want to build on it. While change (such as what I have gone through, moving from one charity to another) can be good for a person, encouraging them to evaluate their strengths/weaknesses/priorities, it can also be stressful. So I guess, my answer to your motivation question, in a nutshell, is the chance to build and grow what has been done in the past. Building your own legacy of success is incredibly rewarding."
On what well-known personality folks would like as their spokesperson, Amy, who works for a group that helps people who stutter, makes an interesting choice. "I think Anne Murray," she writes. "The goal of (our group) is to help mend a broken voice, and her smooth singing and speaking voice would appeal to people both young and old."
Teri suggests General Romeo Dallaire. "...a true man of courage and integrity, who personally suffered and lost a great deal for doing the right thing in the face of overwhelming opposition and apathy, something that many people in not-for-profit organizations struggle with, too."
On the topic of television reality shows giving to charity, Teri says: "Because they cater to the greed of individuals and count on promoting cutthroat competition, deception and selfishness, it would wreck the 'drama and suspense' if they went 'nice' by donating to charity. But if these shows were going to give to charity, she thinks Survivor should support ecological trusts and the Amazing Race should lend a hand to homeless shelters and food banks.
So, would Teri consider being on a television reality show? "Not in a million years with the present concepts!" she writes. Pat agrees. "I can't think of any reality show I would like to be on. I'm living a great one of my own."
And the most popular question we asked was what David Foster song was written for a Canadian icon? Amy, Teri and Pat were correct when they said Rick Hansen. And they even named the movie it was from - St. Elmo's Fire.
Okay. But, without using the Internet, who recorded that song?
Cam Tait is a sports reporter for the Edmonton Journal. He covered charitable issues for almost 20 years. Thoughts, comments, ideas or a simple hello are welcomed at cam@charityvillage.com.
Opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of CharityVillage.com®.
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