I'm very excited in that I've been unexpectedly nominated to serve on the board of directors at Dress For Success, a non-profit organization that, according to its mission statement, "promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life".
The opportunity came out of nowhere through a connection I'm just beginning a friendship with and I was asked to provide my CV within 30 minutes yesterday. I hadn't updated it in 6 years so I worked furiously & got it in. A quorum will be held next month to vote. I'm so excited! I've never been on a board before and I think the organization is fantastic. I hope to be accepted as a board member!
What are some unexpected and exciting opportunities any of you have gotten recently or in the past, personal and/or professional?
Edited to remove an incorrect apostrophe >< Damn me typing too fast!