[QCWA] 2010 Membership

[Dave - VE3JX]

Hi Larry,

I think we might be missing the point:  We can get, and are getting, people to
JOIN QCWA.  The problem seems to be in RETAINING them.

It's like we're catching the fish, but they're jumping out of the boat later.
The lure seems to be working; the creel isn't.

Sponsoring does not involve paying for the new membership; the new member still
has to drink on his own, does he not?

You're absolutely right about many eligible not knowing anything about QCWA.
QCWA does advertise its existence in most ham magazines, I believe.  Perhaps the
most effective way to advertise, aside from hamfests, might be through
presentations made to local clubs?  (I'm guessing here; and I'd like to hear
your experiences with this.)  Or, perhaps individual members' word of mouth?

One thing for sure: our President is a "joiner".  Did you see the list of
credits after his name, hi hi?

Hi Bob,

Great to see your comments.

I'm afraid I'm partial to cruises.  But, I do agree that they should be used
sparingly as a convention venue.  Actually, I don't think they've been overused
up to this point, nor do I see that ever being the case.  However, they seem to
attract negative comments. Why?  I wonder if those who complain about their
being convention cruises are regular attenders of the land-based conventions?
Cruises can be a nice venue for enjoying a relaxed slate of convention forums,
and they have been well-attended.  I plan to go on the next one, if any.  (Mind
you, I also plan to be at the land-based ones as well.)

Cheers,

Dave VE3JX.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Larry Essary" <larry at pulse.net>
To: "Bob Roske" <broske at hutchtel.net>; "QCWA - Reflector" <qcwa at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2010 2:47 AM
Subject: Re: [QCWA] 2010 Membership


> Bob...
>
> The times we are living in are far different than 20 or 30
> years ago.   People, for whatever reason, no longer seem to
> be "joiners".
> Its not just QCWA or ham radio in general, but in all
> groups.    Be it less disposable income or certainly less
> time... getting people to do something that isn't in the top
> 3 things on their list to do is difficult if not impossible.
>
> I'm more concerned that there appears to be a whole
> generation of hams that have no idea or knowledge of QCWA.
> There are a significant number of hams that have be licensed
> over 25 years that don't know about QCWA.
>
> It's a great idea to sponsor any number of hams...  but it's
> like the saying, "You can get a horse to water....".
>
> I think that we, as multiple generations of hams, need to
> figure out just how to get people to be "joiners" again.
>
> It's going to take all of us nationally to address this
> issue.   One more member is one more member.
> Let's all do our best for  QCWA.
>
> Larry K5XG  Chapter 41
>
>
>
>
>
> From: "Bob Roske" <broske at hutchtel.net>
>
>
> Hi Everybody,
>
> This topic has slowed to a crawl and I think everyone that
> wants to, has responded.
>
> My thoughts in no particular order.  If I disagree with
> something you said, good for you!
> If we all agree, it would be a dull and boring world.
>
> For those that don't realize it, the members already have
> the power.  It was member power
> that insured my election in 2008, it will be member power
> that saves this organization.
> The Board Members can (and do) sponsor dozens of members a
> year.  During his 4 years as
> President, John, W3BE sponsored 78 members.  I guess leading
> by example doesn't work.
> I've sponsored as many as 5 during a year, not counting
> Dayton.  It takes time, and
> effort, and money.  Every member needs to sponsor someone.
> Val, W5PUT suggests by
> the end of the year.   I suggest an easier approach, sponsor
> one new member every 5 years.
> Yes, 1 every 5 years.  That would be 3 or 4 times the
> current annual number of new
> members.
>
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