I've had the opportunity in recent times to work with a Bright Young Thing named Emma in the organisation of a charity ball to raise funds for breast cancer research. A bonus for me in this activity is that I have been asked to act as Master of Ceremonies for the function.
Emma is an articulate, intelligent and energetic 21-year-old who took on this task, a task that had been her mother's for over a decade until her mum succumbed to the disease.
The experience has been an absolute delight; the passion and commitment to this cause is so great, the energy being shown to overcome any obstacles or prejudices ("but how do you know that you are going to get enough people to cover costs?" - An actual venue manager) and the unbridled enthusiasm with which each and every facet of this huge undertaking is approached is a valuable lesson to all.
The lesson is this: even if you don't have the experience or the knowledge to undertake a project, with attitudes like those described above and a willingness to ask questions (and therefore learn) you can make a success of any activity.
You can find more information on the White Orchid Ball at http://thewhiteorchidball.org/
Harry
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