[Ansteorra] ideas... long

[Ledonna Mcgowan]

Totally agree with you Stephan.  Thank you for your words and wisdom.

Delphina

On Fri, Feb 1, 2013 at 8:52 AM, STEPHEN STEGER <knightslament at yahoo.com>wrote:

> "thoughts from a relative newb"
>
> Ok, I arrived on seen back in march. Ive been reading the list for awhile
> and "listening" to the commentary.
>
> Ive seen this in church, work,  and other groups and going to say what I
> have said there.
>
> Now most of you agree on what is needed to be hidden from view and what
> needs to be seen as well as what seems to be missing. The issue is two
> pronged Recruitment and Retention. To that I say many have this backward.
> Turn to the people you already have first. They are already there and
> interested but may not be in the future.
>
> People see things from their own perspective, not yours. So if you don't
> interact with them they will see a reason. If you do not participate, they
> will see a reason. If you aren't volunteering, they will see a reason. They
> will see a reason even if it isn't the true reason.
>
> People liked to be included, and invited. Some will not step foot one
> forward without said inclusion or invite. If you do not include or invite
> them, they will see a reason.
>
> People whether they like to admit it or not like attention and
> recognition. Give it to them. If not they will see a reason and seek
> attention/ recognition somewhere else.
>
> Rumor, innuendo, and gossip. we have enough IRL do we really need it here?
> I think not. Do not contribute or spread them or the "horror stories"
> Remove the negative if possible shun it if not.
>
> Embrace, support, and nurture anything positive.
>
> New people want to be around others who are having fun and enjoy being
> around each other. Do the things to retain and keep your current people
> happy, and new people will be attracted.
>
> The best strategy is the safety strategy....Everyone is responsible for
> safety. Safety is everyone's Job.
>
> YIS
> Stephan Johanne Wilhelm Steger
> Hellsgate resident
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