Re: [Killietalk] 1st Coventioneer's

[Greg & Kathleen Simpson <gksimps at wtp_net>]

>There has been some great discussion on the subject of first timers 
>at an AKA convention.  I know, for me, I was focusing on putting 
>faces to names that were only known to me via email.  I know that I 
>am by no means a real veteran... you know the ones that get to most 
>conventions, but I know I'd be happy to talk with any new member at 
>any time.  I have been in the AKA long enough to know that this 
>"mentoring" is a paramount facet in keeping members in over that 1st 
>year.  Just as a thought, perhaps the Convention Registration Form 
>both in the BNL and on the Web Site could be modified to include an 
>entry something like, "Is this your first attendance at an AKA 
>convention?   Yes____   No____.  Then when the name tags are printed 
>out an annotation in the upper right or left corner with the word 
>"FIRST" would identify this new member and the veterans and mentors 
>in our organization could welcome them and make them feel 
>comfortable being at the convention.  Let's face it... the first 
>year for a new member can be rough waters; however, our membership 
>can remain strong with our direct support.  Just look back over your 
>years... how many times has a single person said or done something 
>for you that positively impacted your life?  This would be good 
>discussion for the BOT and a good testing platform for WAKO at the 
>2007 convention.  Remember, the person we touch today may be the new 
>blood of the AKA tomorrow.  IMHO - Greg in Montana.



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