Week 6: If At First You Don't Succeed....

If at first you don't succeed ....

Completing this week’s blog post came with much difficulty because of logistical delays and not because of a lack of effort. As per Mikelonis et al, a letter of intent should offer a “ succinct” description of the problem at hand, your solution to the problem, and a clever “sell” of yourself and your organization. “This is not the time for false modesty!,” the authors bluntly proclaim, (Grant Seeking, p.142).

However, matching a cause, describing one's qualifications, the interests of sponsor, and the goals of an organization are less feasible when one does not have an organization committed to his participation. The intended organization, the Texas Distance Learning Association (TxDLA), has experienced a recent re-election, the take over of a new President, and historical weather delays with recent snow and power outages. Therefore, I have been unable to secure a position with them.

I am currently in the process of seeking an alternative organization to write for. I will keep you posted.