Bring It, July!

It's a new month! And an exciting one at that. We are now less than two weeks away from our annual Corndog Kickoff benefit auction. It's hard to believe it is already July and I have been here for over 3 months. Things are surely picking up as both the auction and fair get closer. Sending out tickets, lining up volunteers, tracking Iowan of the Day nominations, radio interviews and putting the final touches on decorations just to name a few! But that hardly puts a dent in everything that has been accomplished and will be accomplished within the next month. I like to joke around with my teammates about people that complain about being "bored." Boredom is a great gift in the eyes of student-athletes, because it rarely happens! I would imagine everyone working at the state fair this time of the year can relate. We have so much to keep us busy!! But it will be rewarding nonetheless.

As I mentioned eariler, the days of putting together the Corndog Kickoff decorations are drawing to an end. This past Friday, Kate and I spent the day painting and assembling the center pieces. It was a nice change of pace to be out of the office, in the beautiful weather and enjoying a full day of intern bonding. Allyson's husband and daugter Kendall (who is adorable, I might add) even came for lunch. I've never seen the kid cry, even when I held her! ;) Overall we are ready for another action packed week at the Blue Ribbon Foundation. I hope you all have safe and happy Fourth of July!!

Until next time

CG