PUTTING YOURSELF OUT THERE - Tina Mundy

Based in Summerside, Prince Edward Island, PCC Inc. is hosting a series of lectures entitled PUTTING YOURSELF OUT THERE.  These lectures are aimed at preparing individuals for the work place.  Summerside City Counselor Tina Mundy was a recent lecturer.

Guest Lecturer – Summerside City Counselor Tina Mundy

Married at a young age, Tina had decided to be a “Stay at home Mom” while her kids were young but planned once they were in school that she would enter the workforce. Not having been able to afford secondary education after her graduation from High School, Tina knew that in order to prepare herself for a career in today's workforce, she would have to be industrious and creative about finding ways to educate and train herself.

So when her kids were all in school she started in earnest her “Enter the Workforce” plan by getting out into the community and gaining hands-on experience volunteering. She started out by being the Hot Dog Lady at her children's school, then volunteered with the College of Piping, helping them with planning, organizing events and fundraising, and costume designed and sewed costumes for a major production. But she didn't stop there -- many organizations benefited from this eager person's desire to help make a difference for the organization and its goals and for it to benefit her in her desire to learn.  Tina trusted that her bright spirit, intelligence, forthright personality and her “Let's get it done” attitude would pave the way. So she jumped in with both feet and was volunteering and learning everything she could the whole while. A real sponge!

And learn she did and make a name for herself she did and is now a Counselor with the City of Summerside. Way to Put Yourself Out There Tina Mundy! And thank you for sharing your journey with us.

EOV Reporter Joni Miner

The next lecture in this series will be held on July 11, 2011 at PCC Inc., 420 Read Drive.  The guest lecturer will be Summerside Mayor Basil Stewart.