Creating a Team

Remember when in grade school you'd line up and captains would "pick teams?"
It may still be happen in your life when you play sports; you pick "the best," not the ones who are your friends or try really hard but have little "talent," per-say.
There's the half that was picked first, and the half picked last.
And honestly, I was always in that second half unless a friend picked me.
I guess you can argue it's natural? capitalism? competition? logical?
But at the same time, the last few kids' feelings would get hurt unless they were humble, understood they weren't athletic and okay with it, or always refused to participate.
THIS is why, when I create a "team," it's not going to be just people that are the smart ones, the good looking ones, the powerful ones, or the rich ones.
My team is all inclusive, and will focus on everyday hard-working folks: The poor who are rarely reached out to in decisions, the suburbanites who refuse to go downtown unless it's for work because of the traffic cameras and high parking prices, small business owners, the lgbt community, the homeless, and MOST IMPORTANTLY. . . ANYONE and EVERYONE who cares about making Cleveland & NEO (Northeast Ohio) a better place to work, play, live, move, and visit.

I can't define what exactly my "team" is or does. At this point I'm counting on friends to help me out, to bounce ideas off of, etc. and I think I know a few who would be considered on a team if I had one.
But I want to create a group willing to go out and connect with the elderly, the homeless, small business owners,  lgbt, random people in random places, and begin a collection pool of ideas can that can be used to create a grand, ever-changing vision.

I would also like to meet two times a year to discuss progress with everyone in my "team" and hear their ideas, forming a future (and a name) for this team. First meeting's over this winter break! haha

So, reader, would you like to be a part of this "Team for Cleveland"? Want to take an active role, whether you're still a student or a "real world" citizen, in changing Cleveland now? Want to be invited to some dinner/gathering with me each winter and summer? Want the chance to meet with current and future leaders in government, non-profits, and citizenry where we try to put personal politics aside to discuss what's best for all people in our state/region/county/city?

Then just facebook, comment, or email me your name and I'll put you on the list.
It's that simple.
Open invite to anyone interested.
And I'll try to organize an event this winter break if I get but one name back.

So if you're a caring citizen and want to learn, take an active role, and move forward, please let me know.

Thanks!

My next blog post shouldn't come out for a long time because school's really busy right now.

Happy November!