> As an LLL Leader and LC, I feel the need to respond to this topic as well.  A
> La Leche League Leader is a special "breed" to begin with.  She volunteers
> her time at Monthly Meetings, receives calls throughout the month, and if she
> is worth her weight in salt--does home visits and promotes LLL.
> national levels.  These jobs are supposed to be "mother size", but in some
> areas, they are not.

oh, i totally agree (again).  in fact, with Allaitement Québec we do the
same things.  Monthly meetings, phone help. home visits, etc., all
volunteer.  To be honest, I am right now handling (with other ressource
persons) monthly meetings in 2 different cities.  One is 40 min. drive
away, the other 1.5 hrs away.  I am supposed to be starting phone duty
too this month, & am researching starting 2 new groups too:  1 here
close by in my own town (finally, something close to home!), & 1 still
the 1.5 hr. drive away for me, but a toddler meeting rather than a
"regular" meeting.  That means 4 groups (3 of which I'll be doing with
other ressource people) plus phone calls plus the travel time which is
my biggest dislike.  Luckily i only have the one child right now, &
she's not a newborn.  I couldn't see myself doing this in the early
post-pasrtum!  ;-)

i agree it's a lot of work...volunteer work...but it's sad to hear about
people quitting because of not getting called back.  i can't promise to
be the best caller-backer of all time.  i can promise to do *my*
best...but i can also say that if i hear of someone who quit because i
didn't call back soon enough, i'd be very sad.  :-(

fio. nak

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