Forming new organization

[+Robespierre]

I finally have some interested cachers locally, even a little gung-ho (caching has a way of doing that to us, doesn't it?) I'm interested in things that you did that you had to correct when forming, and things that went very well. I'm also interested in Groundspeak policy problems.

 

Scenario: If we want to find an Outdoors Outfitter for a sponsor, and advertise for them and push their products in exchange for some financing? If we agree to teach class for them now and then on geocaching, etc. in exchange for financing? What is best in seeking sponsors? What will Groundspeak frown on?

 

Also: I'm thinking "steering committee" rather than officers. etc. Your thoughts.

 

Robespierre, NorthCentralOhio Geocachers

[+Deliveryguy428]

Step 1:Apply the KISS principle

Step 2: NO POLITICS

Step 3: Monthly meet-n-greets/CITOS

Step 4: Follow only step 3 and you will be ok

 

Well least this is how it is suppose to work in some areas

[+Robespierre]

Step 1:Apply the KISS principle

Step 2: NO POLITICS

Step 3: Monthly meet-n-greets/CITOS

Step 4: Follow only step 3 and you will be ok

 

Well least this is how it is suppose to work in some areas

 

The brochure that Georgia did advocates a "steering committee." That's what I was thinking. I don't want "officers," but someone has to plan the events, choose the dates, etc. The opinions I am getting are mostly saying:

1. coffee nights and CITOs

2. pass the hat as needed, or possible t-shirts and coins (cost seems huge on coins).

3. steering committee

4........ possibly getting Rush as a monthly speaker?

[+Deliveryguy428]

The GGA and the NCGO both are strong state-led groups and both are great groups to model after. However they did not become that way over night.

 

I have no doubt you are going to build a great group, just give it time and allow for some growing pains.