RE: AIS: hogties

From: "Mark, Maureen" <markm@tc.gc.ca>

It's not just the shy folks.  I have found that a general call for
volunteers nets very few people.  However, a few targeted phone calls (the
personal touch) generates much more activity.

We had one convenor of a horticultural show who called everyone on the
memberships list to encourage them to bring something to exhibit.  It was
probably a record number of exhibitors when normally only half a dozen
exhibit.

I am not sure why, but people respond more to personal invitations.  I know
that I am guilty several times over.

Maureen Mark
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (zone 4)

> From: Catherine Fulmer <manowar@vramp.net>
> 
> Walter,
> 
> Bravo! Agree wholeheartedly!
> We are experiencing hard times with getting actively contributing
> members. (for example some of the membership want more shows and more
> judges training AND want them close to them but won't volunteer any help
> at _any_ events.) One person suggested cajoling and arm twisting and
> nagging, (in a nice way of course). BUT WHY? If they don't have the
> interest or enthusiasm to pick out something they would like to help
> with, you are just asking for trouble...
> 
> Only thing I've seen that works is to encourage the shy folks who look
> like they might be interested but are afraid because they don't have any
> "experience". Now where can we find some more of these folks!!!
> 
> cathy
> 
> wmoores@watervalley.net wrote:
> > 
> >         Let's get new members by placing the product before the
> > people and letting them decide, not conning them at every turn.
> > 
> >         If you were hogtied and were brought kicking and screaming
> > into the society, I have my doubts as to your becoming a
> > contributing member.
> > 
> >         Walter Moores
> >       Enid Lake, MS 7/8 USA
> 
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> Catherine Fulmer    Network Administrator    cf@pavcal.com
> My words are mine, and don't reflect the views of my employer.
> 
> 

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