Hi all -
I've been reading the boards for some time now - thank you for such a wealth of information, and humor!
We're still stalking here in NC - hoping for positive news soon!
Congrats to everyone who's already been accepted!
Those of you still waiting - I feel your pain!!!!
DS's MoC SA staffer sent an e-mail asking to talk to DS, NOT PARENTS! She didn't say that in her e-mail, it was implied. If such a phone call is to be made, it should be made by the candidate. That was our experience. The staffer wants to personally be the first to let the candidate know the good news. We suspected that the reason she was going to call was to let him know he got an appointment, but didn't know for sure. And if she DID tell us, I know we couldn't have kept our mouths shut, or he would have read the looks on our faces. It was tough enough waiting for two days, without bugging her with constant e-mails, for her to have the time to call DS. But the call came and the staffer's hard work resulted in an appointment. She absolutely deserved to be the first to let him know!kskad1,
Remember you are taking a risk by calling, but the news will be the same, whether you find out today or Friday, or next week. It's up to you. You can say you have patience if you prefer to wait, or you can say you have courage if you choose to call. Either way, you can see it as a strength and a choice.
When you call, ask for the staffer who handles the nomination applications. You may know that person's name from sending in your application. Look in your files or on the MOC's website. Don't ask for the MOC. Tell the staffer that you heard the list of appointees has been sent out to MOCs. Did Sen/Cong ____ receive it, and would it be possible to know if your name is on the list? Listen carefully if you applied to more than one SA. If you want to ask any other questions, I recommend you write them down in advance so you don't forget due to nervousness or excitement. If you are on the list, don't get so excited that you forget to say thank you. Use your best telephone etiquette.
If he/she can't tell you, it doesn't mean you're not on the list. Just means he/she can't share the info. You tried, but will have to wait. Good luck!
kskad1,
Remember you are taking a risk by calling, but the news will be the same, whether you find out today or Friday, or next week. It's up to you. You can say you have patience if you prefer to wait, or you can say you have courage if you choose to call. Either way, you can see it as a strength and a choice.
When you call, ask for the staffer who handles the nomination applications. You may know that person's name from sending in your application. Look in your files or on the MOC's website. Don't ask for the MOC. Tell the staffer that you heard the list of appointees has been sent out to MOCs. Did Sen/Cong ____ receive it, and would it be possible to know if your name is on the list? Listen carefully if you applied to more than one SA. If you want to ask any other questions, I recommend you write them down in advance so you don't forget due to nervousness or excitement. If you are on the list, don't get so excited that you forget to say thank you. Use your best telephone etiquette.
If he/she can't tell you, it doesn't mean you're not on the list. Just means he/she can't share the info. You tried, but will have to wait. Good luck!
FWIW, DS SMNE'd so that's behind him for the day. Didn't expect anything since the BFE mailing is expected to begin tomorrow, so no real biggie. He hasn't given up stalking his cell phone, though! Still a chance to make it to the top of the MOC's priority list today, since they may have been too busy to call so far.
A flute without holes, is not a flute. A donut without a hole, is a Danish. Any day without a TWE is a good day, but a day without sunshine is like...night.
Keeping the faith (and what's left of my sense of humor!!)
I just called my nominations coordinator and told them I had received a nomination and was curious if I had received an appointment
