As 3:00 approached, I became more excited and anxious. I found more things to do, more ways to distract myself. 3:30 came and slowly left, then 4:00, 4:30, and then 5:00. I still hadn't heard any news about the presentation on SQS. Dad promised to let me know how things went as soon as he could. What was taking so long?
I was getting worried around 6:00 when I still hadn't heard anything. I started to think that maybe the board didn't like the idea after all, maybe everything was going too fast. Just as I was starting to think that he wouldn't tell me until after dinner, Dad sent me the text I had been waiting for at 6:19. I held my breath as I opened it.
"Unanimous approval to move forward. Full final package to be ready for presentation at NARAM town hall. NARAM 59 will be the first under the new system."
It's happening! SQS will be implemented! When I got the text, I couldn't believe it. We were all expecting to have more revisions and for a longer process. From the moment I put thoughts to paper, this entire process has never been slow.
I am so excited, blown away, and humbled right now. It's so amazing to think that at this time next year, I will be getting ready to fly at the first NARAM under SQS rules and guidelines. The committee has done such an amazing job getting SQS this far and there is no doubt in my mind that they will have the "final package" ready in time to present at the Town Hall meeting in July. There's still a lot to be done and I will be starting an outreach to help give SQS a kick-start here at Penn State.
This is just the beginning of the journey and I can't wait to watch this all play out! Until next time, fly high, stay safe, and have fun!
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