Last evening, I attended the 10th Annual Office of Multicultural Diversity Scholarship and Awards dinner. The office wanted to recognize me for the help I’ve given them over the years and they named me a Campus Partner. Which was pretty cool.
The evening started with pictures of the recipients, snacks, and a silent auction. The dinner was pretty good and the company at the table was a little… off-beat. 🙂
There were awards for outstanding students, scholarship recipients, community leaders. Most of the students did not have speeches prepared – though nearly all of the adults were prepared. I took the middle ground of writing some notes on a small piece of a paper, leaving that paper at the table when I got up to get my plaque, and then winging it.
One funny note. I’m friends with the event organizer and she is a big fan of my Halloween costumes and considered using them in the powerpoint. She decided not to at the last minute and didn’t tell the presenter. He directed everyone’s attention to the screen – and there were no photos to see. A little awkward – I then mentioned that I had submitted a zombie photo, but thought the dress shirt and tie was a little more appropriate.
So, I got a free dinner and a nice plaque out of it. Think I may hang that up in my office.