I have a suggestion How about the PC covering the expenses for a Meet and Greet Day? Burgers and Hot Dogs, Drinks, lots of info (brochures, flyers, PC info) and media announcement? I agree the Regional members need to do the work, but it would be nice to have a little extra humph! from above. Those clubs who have had success with this type of activity could help with their input, what works and what doesn't. 2 clubs per regions, those with the most need. The next 2 the following year. Just a thought.......keep them coming. Ileana In a message dated 8/10/2009 7:46:44 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, TISHW@xxxxxxx writes: In a message dated 8/10/2009 7:03:35 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, dan-ann@xxxxxxxx writes: Well how about a little help for those small clubs who are the heart of this one Big Club- I know of clubs who have struggled to keep shows going with only 3-4 active members, clubs who can barely pay their club insurance. The strong regional club members don't want to give up but just may have to - maybe the PC should consider a donation to them Sally www.embroiderybysally.org Sally, This is a really tough one because money is not the answer. The regional clubs are basically the only ones who can help themselves. The PC can offer suggestions but in the long run the only way the regional clubs will survive is if they increase their memberships. That has to be done on a local level. Being friendly to newcomers at shows and having meetings which are fun and interesting help a lot in getting new people involved. Tish Ileana ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2008. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================