Good advice...I tend to focus on "local" needs, as well...you can often gauge their effectiveness quite easily because you can see efforts and results first-ha

Good advice...I tend to focus on "local" needs, as well...you can often gauge their effectiveness quite easily because you can see efforts and results first-hand... I've volunteered and served on boards, too...a great opportunity to connect with your "community" and gain a deeper understanding of the issues affecting it...