SmokeEaterPilot
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- Jun 3, 2011
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Dan (MilSurpDan) posted a thread on here about how MACA was trying to recruit (specifically younger collectors) to their Organization. See their link just in case you're not familiar.
http://www.baltimoreshow.com/about-the-show/about-maryland-arms-collectors/
Original Thread by Dan
https://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=223066
We both got invited to their Board meeting next weekend to discuss just this issue.
Dan and I talked about this in length last night. As an example: one common issue that keeps coming up is the meeting requirement for membership. Physical presence at their monthly meetings. Younger crowds are not going to want to navigate rush hour traffic on I-70 and I-695 on a Friday night to attend a meeting. Or maybe you have family commitments on Friday evenings. The variables go on.
The meeting requirement also alienates Western Marylanders and Southern Marylanders that could benefit the organization, it is just too far too travel.
Considering the new tech wave that has hit the internet for collectors, in the form of YouTube Videos (Forgotten Weapons and C&Rsenal videos to name a couple). They may want to offer other options for staying involved such as offering a streaming Facebook Live or YouTube Videos as options.
But all in all this really comes down to one thing. It's an organization that is in existence for promoting collecting of firearms in the region.
What would an Collector's Organization need to do to pique your interest as a collector?
Dan and I will read any of your suggestions (if anyone has any) at the meeting. Dan and I both think the organization needs to be modernized if they want an increase in membership (especially the younger crowd). Any concerns, comments or suggestions will be brought up.
This is an excellent opportunity to bring suggestions directly from the Maryland collecting community to their Organization's leadership. So if there's something you think should be changed, included or discarded. Voice your concerns.
Dan will be without internet all week. So If there are any suggestions I'll print them off and bring them in on Friday.
What would attract you as a collector in the DC Metro Area to MACA?
http://www.baltimoreshow.com/about-the-show/about-maryland-arms-collectors/
Original Thread by Dan
https://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=223066
We both got invited to their Board meeting next weekend to discuss just this issue.
Dan and I talked about this in length last night. As an example: one common issue that keeps coming up is the meeting requirement for membership. Physical presence at their monthly meetings. Younger crowds are not going to want to navigate rush hour traffic on I-70 and I-695 on a Friday night to attend a meeting. Or maybe you have family commitments on Friday evenings. The variables go on.
The meeting requirement also alienates Western Marylanders and Southern Marylanders that could benefit the organization, it is just too far too travel.
Considering the new tech wave that has hit the internet for collectors, in the form of YouTube Videos (Forgotten Weapons and C&Rsenal videos to name a couple). They may want to offer other options for staying involved such as offering a streaming Facebook Live or YouTube Videos as options.
But all in all this really comes down to one thing. It's an organization that is in existence for promoting collecting of firearms in the region.
What would an Collector's Organization need to do to pique your interest as a collector?
Dan and I will read any of your suggestions (if anyone has any) at the meeting. Dan and I both think the organization needs to be modernized if they want an increase in membership (especially the younger crowd). Any concerns, comments or suggestions will be brought up.
This is an excellent opportunity to bring suggestions directly from the Maryland collecting community to their Organization's leadership. So if there's something you think should be changed, included or discarded. Voice your concerns.
Dan will be without internet all week. So If there are any suggestions I'll print them off and bring them in on Friday.
What would attract you as a collector in the DC Metro Area to MACA?
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