Big John OTT

John:

Sorry I missed you today (by about 7 minutes) . I had a plumbing emergency at my mothers early this morning. Please apologize to your mom for me. We need to get you a set of keys so that if I'm running a few minues late.........you can access the building. We can't afford to have you missing time at the observatory becasue of my tardiness.

I'm pasting in an e-mail here so that you can reflect on what we were discussing yesterday regarding "it is how one reacts to unintended consequences that determines the ultimate outcome and success of any endeavor."

I'll let you be the judge of weather success was achieved in this instance. Incidentally, all I had to do was take the time to ponder the issue and a moment to reflect on same.........draw a few breaths (patience)......share some understanding (verbalize the situation with some others).....work through some options......... and low and behold..........it resolved itself. Which always beats the hell out of acting emotionally and with haste.

We may have to generate those "Six Thinking Hats" graphics we were going to create after all.

See you tomorrow.

Best,

Jim

Hi Tom:

It appears the V-Tel will be winging its way back to the campus for a Friday deans meeting as you can see. When would you like to reschedule?

Hope all finds you well.

Best,

Jim

-----Original Message-----
From: James Ross [mailto:Jross2@earthlink.net]
Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2005 2:47 PM
To: 'Kuchon, Sherry'
Subject: RE: V-tel unit

Sherry:

YOU are the magician! We were attempting to schedule for 9:00AM however I don't believe Tom Smith gave them the paperwork after being told it was not possible. I will inquire with him and see if he did and/or we will reschedule.

THANKS for the quick action. There are some kids (and teachers) that are going to be very happy and thankful that they know Sherry Kuchon!

Best,

Jim

-----Original Message-----
From: Kuchon, Sherry [mailto:Sherry.Kuchon@oakland.k12.mi.us]
Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2005 2:12 PM
To: Jim Ross (E-mail)
Subject: V-tel unit

Jim,

I just spoke with technology services. They said the Kodak V-tel unit at the northwest campus had a problem with the mother board and it was brought here for repair. It should be back at the NW campus for a Friday morning video conference with the Deans. What time is your meeting scheduled for?

I was told that the V-tel unit looks like two units, but it is only one with two monitors.

Also, I left a message with Brooks Patterson's communication specialist about tomorrow's meeting. If I learn anything, I'll share.

Hope that helps ;-)

Sherry