tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-466093691926458332.post6383267093949532369..comments2023-04-07T10:27:50.934-05:00Comments on Xanboni: How do you get heard at a skating rink?Alexandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04087069977867729538noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-466093691926458332.post-55727287699527479922012-02-25T06:36:46.071-06:002012-02-25T06:36:46.071-06:00There's a truism in marketing that people have...There's a truism in marketing that people have to hear something 17 (or 23 or 50 depending on the source) times before they know they've heard it. Keep a smile on your face and just keep telling people where the info is! You're a jewel!Alexandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04087069977867729538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-466093691926458332.post-49565786906758454032012-02-24T21:22:14.313-06:002012-02-24T21:22:14.313-06:00I'm President of a small club and work closely...I'm President of a small club and work closely with our rink's manager. I've written a comprehensive handbook, distributed it, posted it online; created a club facebook page; posted and posted info at the rink; emailed everyone I could reach; specifically approached club members and asked about the specific issues and concerns. The result? It's almost as if I did nothing--they continue complain they are in the dark, ask questions that I've already given answers, continue to inquire about issues that they've been told about repeatedly and etc. What the Ef more can I do? Sorry, but I'm fed up. I'm tired of dealing with such pathetic learned helplessness.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-466093691926458332.post-79692641305112087722012-02-22T12:56:01.756-06:002012-02-22T12:56:01.756-06:00I'll never understand why more volunteer organ...I'll never understand why more volunteer organizations and small retail service businesses like ice rinks don't utilize social media and on-line communication more.Alexandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04087069977867729538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-466093691926458332.post-17892353958126319852012-02-22T12:55:16.859-06:002012-02-22T12:55:16.859-06:00I have done exactly that! :)I have done exactly that! :)Alexandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04087069977867729538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-466093691926458332.post-59626431953766548902012-02-22T11:35:39.791-06:002012-02-22T11:35:39.791-06:00Using email was the best thing our rinks decided t...Using email was the best thing our rinks decided to to do to help with communication. I'm kind of shy and find it much easier to email a question vs asking it in person. One of our rinks has beyond stellar management and they respond quickly and are helpful. ~MegAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-466093691926458332.post-57278460437441111292012-02-22T09:06:25.725-06:002012-02-22T09:06:25.725-06:00If you discover that there isn't some training...If you discover that there isn't some training process in place, I think you should pitch your services to both organizations. Not only are you a skating guru but a development consultant. What more could they ask for?MNsk8momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15447389918268739726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-466093691926458332.post-19306908396639880592012-02-22T08:54:49.913-06:002012-02-22T08:54:49.913-06:00It's an excellent question, and one I never co...It's an excellent question, and one I never considered before. In my other life, I'm a development consultant, and deal with volunteer recruitment and management. I always have training as part of the volunteer process, but hadn't thought about USFS. I'll look into it! Thanks for the idea!Alexandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04087069977867729538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-466093691926458332.post-86402525784929370872012-02-21T18:26:55.442-06:002012-02-21T18:26:55.442-06:00I was just wondering, does the USFS or ISI offer a...I was just wondering, does the USFS or ISI offer any type of education or mentorship program for the volunteer leaders of the rink or clubs? Are club leaders required to participate in some type of orientation or certification process?<br /><br />I appreciate that people are willing to step forward and volunteer for a leadership position within an organization, and I was always taught that one should not criticize a volunteer because they are GIVING their time to an organization. However, every club we have belonged to has had similar problems. One of the biggest problems is identifying and recruiting qualified leaders.MNsk8momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15447389918268739726noreply@blogger.com