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Until last week, I thought everything was great on the ACOT front. This is a great place for everyone to get along, which is unusual for such a big group of women. There were comments on the thread asking about challenges, but honestly I thought we all got over that. Now the CT are dropping off left and right because "things going on behind the scenes".



Am I the only Pollyana who has had her head in the sand?

my decision to leave the Ct had nothing to do with things going on behind the scenes. I left because I took a new job and am working crazy hours, plus I am back in school full time. That along with my volunteer position on the high school advisory board, and being a band booster board member, just has me overwhelmed. ACOT is a fabulous place and I am sorry I can be a part of it at this time. I hope in the future that I will be able to find time to scrap again. This has been my home for over 5 years and it was not an easy decision, I just do not have the time right now.

handerful wrote:Until last week, I thought everything was great on the ACOT front. This is a great place for everyone to get along, which is unusual for such a big group of women. There were comments on the thread asking about challenges, but honestly I thought we all got over that. Now the CT are dropping off left and right because "things going on behind the scenes".



Am I the only Pollyana who has had her head in the sand?

After reading Chrissy resignation notice, I think I'm a Pollyana, too... what the heck?

No you are not the only one Rachel...I am too. We can be lost together

Kimandasmo wrote:my decision to leave the Ct had nothing to do with things going on behind the scenes. I left because I took a new job and am working crazy hours, plus I am back in school full time. That along with my volunteer position on the high school advisory board, and being a band booster board member, just has me overwhelmed. ACOT is a fabulous place and I am sorry I can be a part of it at this time. I hope in the future that I will be able to find time to scrap again. This has been my home for over 5 years and it was not an easy decision, I just do not have the time right now.

Ok...so not only do I feel lost after reading this thread...I also feel lazy after reading Cindy's post. Girl....you are superwoman!! You must fall asleep as soon as your head hits the pillow. I'm tired after reading what you do

Croppinmama wrote:No you are not the only one Rachel...I am too. We can be lost together

Me too.

Croppinmama wrote:

Kimandasmo wrote:my decision to leave the Ct had nothing to do with things going on behind the scenes. I left because I took a new job and am working crazy hours, plus I am back in school full time. That along with my volunteer position on the high school advisory board, and being a band booster board member, just has me overwhelmed. ACOT is a fabulous place and I am sorry I can be a part of it at this time. I hope in the future that I will be able to find time to scrap again. This has been my home for over 5 years and it was not an easy decision, I just do not have the time right now.

Ok...so not only do I feel lost after reading this thread...I also feel lazy after reading Cindy's post. Girl....you are superwoman!! You must fall asleep as soon as your head hits the pillow. I'm tired after reading what you do

Ditto! How do find the energy to do all of that?

Kimandasmo wrote:my decision to leave the Ct had nothing to do with things going on behind the scenes. I left because I took a new job and am working crazy hours, plus I am back in school full time. That along with my volunteer position on the high school advisory board, and being a band booster board member, just has me overwhelmed. ACOT is a fabulous place and I am sorry I can be a part of it at this time. I hope in the future that I will be able to find time to scrap again. This has been my home for over 5 years and it was not an easy decision, I just do not have the time right now.

That is totally understandable Cindy and I don't know how you do all that you do! We will miss you here!

I am sad too about all the CT resignations. Most have reasons that have nothing to do with anything at ACOT, but as for the "behind the scenes" stuff, that's why we don 't know about it, cause it's "behind the scenes" I doubt that it will change the great place that ACOT is, and most people will still be around the message board.

I just want everyone to keep their chin up and focus on the positive and not the negative. I have no more information than you ladies, I am just trying to stay happy and keep everyone else that way if possible

No, I have mine in the sand too.
I think most of them really are leaving because it's just that they feel it's time to go. We have been very fortunate to have so many CT's, but I was really beginning to wonder how ACOT was supporting all of them. I really don't think most of them will be replaced. But that is just my opinion. We shall see.

I am glad I am not the only one.


We have been spoiled with a large and diverse CT here at ACOT. I know those stepping down are doing so for various reasons. Many for new, exciting life chapters. It's just hard to digest when so many move on at the same time.

CherryTat wrote:I am sad too about all the CT resignations. Most have reasons that have nothing to do with anything at ACOT, but as for the "behind the scenes" stuff, that's why we don 't know about it, cause it's "behind the scenes" I doubt that it will change the great place that ACOT is, and most people will still be around the message board.

I just want everyone to keep their chin up and focus on the positive and not the negative. I have no more information than you ladies, I am just trying to stay happy and keep everyone else that way if possible

Thank you Darlene for posting positive thoughts. I was heading down the negative path until I read your post. I was starting to wonder if ACOT was folding up. I agree that the "behind the scenes" stuff should stay behind the scenes. So here I go lifting my chin up like you suggested and hopefully others will follow. ACOT is an awesome place that I can honestly call home. I really love it here. It is sad that so many CT are leaving, but life gets in the way sometimes and priorities need to be made. Here's to all of the CTs past, present and future, all of you are so talented and I hope those of you that are leaving keep chatting with us. I wish you all the luck in the world on your future endeavors.

mgehrke wrote:

CherryTat wrote:I am sad too about all the CT resignations. Most have reasons that have nothing to do with anything at ACOT, but as for the "behind the scenes" stuff, that's why we don 't know about it, cause it's "behind the scenes" I doubt that it will change the great place that ACOT is, and most people will still be around the message board.

I just want everyone to keep their chin up and focus on the positive and not the negative. I have no more information than you ladies, I am just trying to stay happy and keep everyone else that way if possible

Thank you Darlene for posting positive thoughts. I was heading down the negative path until I read your post. I was starting to wonder if ACOT was folding up. I agree that the "behind the scenes" stuff should stay behind the scenes. So here I go lifting my chin up like you suggested and hopefully others will follow. ACOT is an awesome place that I can honestly call home. I really love it here. It is sad that so many CT are leaving, but life gets in the way sometimes and priorities need to be made. Here's to all of the CTs past, present and future, all of you are so talented and I hope those of you that are leaving keep chatting with us. I wish you all the luck in the world on your future endeavors.

Thanks Mildred, I'm glad that my post was seen as being helpful and not dismissive of what is going on. I really hate what has happened, no one likes to lose such wonderful creative people from the CT. Also I just hope that people realize that we truly don't know what goes on "behind the scenes" regarding some things. Focus on the good, don't get caught up with gossip, and continue to create and share with our wonderful friends here at ACOT

I'm in the sand too. Thanks for the positives Darlene. All I know is that every CT has been great, so I'm sure the newbies will be too!!

pawprints wrote:

Croppinmama wrote:No you are not the only one Rachel...I am too. We can be lost together

Me too.

Me, too.

My understanding was that they were leaving for various personal reasons...family, etc.

I'll echo thanks to those posting positive thoughts. There are still plenty of awesome people & things around here! And when I think about the timing, it makes sense for people to have stayed on the CT to help w/the crop (thanks to those who did!!) but need to be off before the holidays, especially those w/so many family responsibilities. So I think what normally may have been spread out over a longer time is all happening at once & seems overwhelming. At least that's what came to mind, anyway.


For the continuing CT members I hope you guys don't feel overwhelmed, lol! We'll try to be extra supportive.

Wow...I missed the Chrissy one. I too, simply believe that everyone is leaving for their own personal reasons, and simply the timing is such that it all happened at once. I try to remind myself that while these gals will no longer be a part of the creative team, many will still be here as our wonderful friends, and I look forward to the awesome things that new CT members can bring. Thanks to the departing team members for the wonderful inspiration, and welcome to whomever may be coming on board as new CT members. Lots of good things ahead!

writerlady wrote:

handerful wrote:Until last week, I thought everything was great on the ACOT front. This is a great place for everyone to get along, which is unusual for such a big group of women. There were comments on the thread asking about challenges, but honestly I thought we all got over that. Now the CT are dropping off left and right because "things going on behind the scenes".



Am I the only Pollyana who has had her head in the sand?

After reading Chrissy resignation notice, I think I'm a Pollyana, too... what the heck?

Yep, I'm with you both on this. Sad to see these great ladies leaving. Their work will be greatly missed.

*sigh*
there have been a TON of things going on. It is not necessarily CT related. It all starts with personal issues, pretty much. I have had a horrific year personally, and so ACOT kind of took a back burner. That caused issues, as I needed to be here. It kind of spiraled from there, I think. My contract has a set number of hours that I needed to put in...and in the past I went WAY over, because I WANTED to....I love every girl on that team with all my my heart. When I actually only put in my contract hours, it really, honestly looked like I was slacking. I truly understood that. My lack of time here resulted in a lack of communication that I am responsible for. That caused issues.



I feel personally responsible. It was never, ever my intention to hurt ACOT or any single CT member. People that know me IRL know that, and that is my only comfort right now. I am so sick to my stomach, literally, over all of this.