Submitted by thereminman on Thu, 05/15/2008 - 09:55
I'd like to address the post that's one or two down or up from this from a "Famous Guest"
It accused Fresnans of being non-inclusive and hung-up in affiliations that go way back hometown style to their high schools.
----Yes, I could see this being a problem. In a town whose population is less city-to-city mobile than some, you'll find folks who've been hanging out with the same crew for 20 years.
Here's my best advice:
VOLUNTEER.
Organizations are always hurting for volunteers---this could be anything from coaching soccer to helping run the Rogue Festival. Truly. You get involved as a volunteer; you show that you can get the job done, you are IN. Shoot, you'll be running the
Arts Festival/Homeless Feeding Organization/Kitten Saving organization (or whatever floats your boat) within a short while.
MANY MANY of the folks who work in the Rogue Festival (just one example) are from 'somewhere else'.
If people have been rude, not returned calls or have not been kind conversationalists, I'm sorry for you, but I find that part silly to categorize as particularly Fresnan. Rudeness exists worldwide, but so does kindness.
Hook up with something you love. Pursue it with passion. Things will happen. People will wish to work alongside you.
As Andy pointed out a post or two ago, Fresno still feels small enough to feel like your efforts could make a difference. And they can.
Fresnans/Generalizations/Inclusiveness
I'd like to address the post that's one or two down or up from this from a "Famous Guest"
It accused Fresnans of being non-inclusive and hung-up in affiliations that go way back hometown style to their high schools.
----Yes, I could see this being a problem. In a town whose population is less city-to-city mobile than some, you'll find folks who've been hanging out with the same crew for 20 years.
Here's my best advice:
VOLUNTEER.
Organizations are always hurting for volunteers---this could be anything from coaching soccer to helping run the Rogue Festival. Truly. You get involved as a volunteer; you show that you can get the job done, you are IN. Shoot, you'll be running the
Arts Festival/Homeless Feeding Organization/Kitten Saving organization (or whatever floats your boat) within a short while.
MANY MANY of the folks who work in the Rogue Festival (just one example) are from 'somewhere else'.
If people have been rude, not returned calls or have not been kind conversationalists, I'm sorry for you, but I find that part silly to categorize as particularly Fresnan. Rudeness exists worldwide, but so does kindness.
Hook up with something you love. Pursue it with passion. Things will happen. People will wish to work alongside you.
As Andy pointed out a post or two ago, Fresno still feels small enough to feel like your efforts could make a difference. And they can.