Virtual, vicarious, passed-through Batya hugs. I'm sorry. Losing for elective office is never fun. I hope they do notice your work, and reward it.
Sadly, good work often doesn't speak for itself. People often don't notice what isn't drawn to their attention, and good work that isn't broken is by definition not doing so. Especially if they haven't done the work themselves and don't know what's involved.
Or maybe people vote for the schmoozers because they figure what they need in a board member is an outgoing fundraiser, or a social representative of the temple, as opposed to someone who is most comfortable working behind the scenes. It doesn't necessarily mean they don't value your contributions.
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Sadly, good work often doesn't speak for itself. People often don't notice what isn't drawn to their attention, and good work that isn't broken is by definition not doing so. Especially if they haven't done the work themselves and don't know what's involved.
Or maybe people vote for the schmoozers because they figure what they need in a board member is an outgoing fundraiser, or a social representative of the temple, as opposed to someone who is most comfortable working behind the scenes. It doesn't necessarily mean they don't value your contributions.
Still, I know that doesn't help, and I'm sorry.