Re: [Killietalk] 1st Coventioneer's (MT)

[Greg & Kathleen Simpson <gksimps at wtp_net>]

>To: killietalk at aka_org
>From: Greg & Kathleen Simpson <gksimps at wtp_net>
>Subject: Re: Killietalk Digest, Vol 35, Issue 5
>
>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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