Several years ago we started making a special effort to better include the People that are attending their first COG National.
(I refer them as First Timers or Newbies) An Honorable Title!!
The reason for this is: * At the National us Old Timers tend to meet up and ride with our Old Buddies.
(This is great, but sometimes the new guys don't get asked to ride with them).
* At the National the New People don't want to impose and so they don't ask if they can join in a group.
(This is not so great, as the new guys don't get to share the full COG National experience).
Bottom line: What COG is all about is the people of COG.
We want everyone that attends the National to thoroughly have a good time.
I told Colin that I would do what I could to help the First Timers.
I'm not sure how I'll do it,, but I will try!!!
1 thing we plan is; that the First Timers to have a colored (red or green) section on their name tag.
This indicator will help the Old Timers, recognize and include the Newbies.
To the Newbies; if ya see someone without the special indicator, step up and say hello. (Don't be bashful)
Another item is I'll arrange is a meeting for the First Timers and some of us Old Timers,,,, so that the First Timers can gather and get to know others.
Another item is I'm putting on a Raft Trip to Jackson Hole on August 28th. I really want the New guys there! Do IT!
Ok, I'll add info to this note as we get ready for the Big Day. )
Please join in this discussion and lets talk about ensuring a GREAT Event for all!
Ride safe, Ted
PS: First Timers are NOT only new members.
Many (long Time) COG members have never attended a COG National.
They too are considered First Timers in this discussion....
(I refer them as First Timers or Newbies) An Honorable Title!!
The reason for this is: * At the National us Old Timers tend to meet up and ride with our Old Buddies.
(This is great, but sometimes the new guys don't get asked to ride with them).
* At the National the New People don't want to impose and so they don't ask if they can join in a group.
(This is not so great, as the new guys don't get to share the full COG National experience).
Bottom line: What COG is all about is the people of COG.
We want everyone that attends the National to thoroughly have a good time.
I told Colin that I would do what I could to help the First Timers.
I'm not sure how I'll do it,, but I will try!!!
1 thing we plan is; that the First Timers to have a colored (red or green) section on their name tag.
This indicator will help the Old Timers, recognize and include the Newbies.
To the Newbies; if ya see someone without the special indicator, step up and say hello. (Don't be bashful)
Another item is I'll arrange is a meeting for the First Timers and some of us Old Timers,,,, so that the First Timers can gather and get to know others.
Another item is I'm putting on a Raft Trip to Jackson Hole on August 28th. I really want the New guys there! Do IT!
Ok, I'll add info to this note as we get ready for the Big Day. )
Please join in this discussion and lets talk about ensuring a GREAT Event for all!
Ride safe, Ted
PS: First Timers are NOT only new members.
Many (long Time) COG members have never attended a COG National.
They too are considered First Timers in this discussion....