Re: December Alberta Meet & Greet
Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2010 10:13 pm
[quote name='JL' timestamp='1291318029' post='23361']
Ok dudes let me know what you think about Brian's idea #4.. which is... Waiparous and dinner in the bush. I'll explain why I think it's the best idea. First we can start a little later than usual so Nick can travel with the group, bring the kids with sleds and toboggans, bring the little propane grill to cook up some burgers and hot dogs, few cold ones around a warm fire... lots of time to socialize for sure.
Then, depending on the new guys we can always do an hour on the trail type thing, bit of an orientation if you want to call it that just to introduce any new members to the off-road experience! Tons of time to socialize and laugh, but to me it just wouldn't sit right with me if the off-road part was left out entirely... plus if we really want to get people hooked you gotta give em a taste and leave them wanting more!! There's the river crossing just across the road from the pit area (depending how snowy the hill descent is.. could be a little much for first time out) but man I was just giddy after I did that the first time... I just drove through a damn river!! Amazing!! I really think this is an important element for recruiting people to the club.
If I try to see it from the perspective of someone who has never been out with the club before and never been off road, I think I'd get the wrong impression about the club if we went for a cruise then to a pub, know what I mean? If the one event of the year where you try to actively recruit new members is completely different from every other outing all year long? Everyone would enjoy the cruise for sure, but if you ask me it just doesn't fit.
I'll enjoy myself no matter what so personally I am not picky, but in the interest of growing the club and local members... ?
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I love this post, JL!! You've made some Great Points. I notice Brian is liking this idea but opting out of the offroading... Sugar...can u do the same?
Ok dudes let me know what you think about Brian's idea #4.. which is... Waiparous and dinner in the bush. I'll explain why I think it's the best idea. First we can start a little later than usual so Nick can travel with the group, bring the kids with sleds and toboggans, bring the little propane grill to cook up some burgers and hot dogs, few cold ones around a warm fire... lots of time to socialize for sure.
Then, depending on the new guys we can always do an hour on the trail type thing, bit of an orientation if you want to call it that just to introduce any new members to the off-road experience! Tons of time to socialize and laugh, but to me it just wouldn't sit right with me if the off-road part was left out entirely... plus if we really want to get people hooked you gotta give em a taste and leave them wanting more!! There's the river crossing just across the road from the pit area (depending how snowy the hill descent is.. could be a little much for first time out) but man I was just giddy after I did that the first time... I just drove through a damn river!! Amazing!! I really think this is an important element for recruiting people to the club.
If I try to see it from the perspective of someone who has never been out with the club before and never been off road, I think I'd get the wrong impression about the club if we went for a cruise then to a pub, know what I mean? If the one event of the year where you try to actively recruit new members is completely different from every other outing all year long? Everyone would enjoy the cruise for sure, but if you ask me it just doesn't fit.
I'll enjoy myself no matter what so personally I am not picky, but in the interest of growing the club and local members... ?
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I love this post, JL!! You've made some Great Points. I notice Brian is liking this idea but opting out of the offroading... Sugar...can u do the same?
