Leadership Training Division
Dave & Sharon Aikens
District Leadership Trainers
(478) 953-4886
aikensdl@cox.net
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Leadership Training Division Dave & Sharon Aikens |
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| Importance of Training
in Recruiting & Retention The enthusiasm level of new GWRRA members is quite high. They are excited about the new friends they have made and the variety of activities offered. These same new members are the ones that will tell their family and co-workers how much fun this new “bike club” is, and will encourage some to come and join in. Here’s where it can get sticky. Often new members, unless otherwise informed, are going to give the perception to their friends that they are joining a particular chapter and that it isn’t necessary to pay the “big bucks” to join the national association. Nothing could be further from the truth. Case in point; I was recently informed that a chapter member (a member for several years) had informed a prospective new member that he didn’t have to join GWRRA – he could just come to chapter monthly gatherings at no cost other than the meal and the 50/50 drawing. Where did he get this idea? No one had ever told him anything different! As Chapter Directors, it is necessary that you
insure that new members fully understand what their Each chapter should have some type of orientation handout, or someone in the chapter to take on the responsibility to educate new members and thus avoid the above mentioned embarrassment. You will find a New Member Orientation pamphlet available for download on the GA Web page. There is also nothing to preclude the CD from taking a few minutes during their monthly gathering to explain some of the inner workings of GWRRA and the various divisions within the association. It is often said that we all learn something new everyday. Why not make the next learning experience about GWRRA. Once our membership becomes more knowledgeable about GWRRA, they will have all the tools necessary to make them first class recruiters. The enthusiasm is there; perhaps we can help focus it to keep GWRRA the first class organization that it is. Dave & Sharon |
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Leadership Training Schedule for 2008 It’s time to get your calendars and pencils ready to make note of the training being offered for 2008. Training is the way to a successful future for your chapter. Please take the opportunity to attend one (or several) of the training programs we’re offering for the upcoming year.
* Horizons and Knowledge Enhancement Required ** Intermediate Leadership Skills Required Except for the training at the GA Rally, these training opportunities are for GWRRA Members only. Please be sure your membership is current when you register for any of these classes. Advance registration is required so we can be sure we have the correct number of training pins, hanger bars, and certificates. Hanger bars and certificates for each of the programs listed will be available to all members upon completion. A Registration Form will be available on the GA web page in the very near future. Emails to me with your name, member number, address and phone number are acceptable to register for any of these classes. The classes being offered at the GA Rally in Athens, GA, will not require pre-registration. So, there it is. Now it is up to you to take advantage of these great training opportunities. Remember ... “The more you know, the better it gets!” For more information, please contact Dave & Sharon Aikens, (478) 953-4886, aikensdl@cox.net |
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