Admin FTF AAR Oct 23-24, 2010

[Evenstar]

Group shot...

And an interesting conversation that came up on the BIG screen! 

[TruTenacity]

Another productive day!

•  Cancelling and transferring attendees from one event to another

•  Refunds/Rules for Refunds

•  Managing check-in sheets
       Loading Excel Macro
       Printing check-in sheets

•  PayPal
       Transferring money and handling disputes.

•  Sending out Participant e-mails and invitations

•  Posting check-in-sheet add-ons and cancellations

•  Manage PMs on the forum
       Label
       Remove from inbox

•  Appleseed info e-mail

•  Instructor credentials

•  Instructor advancement

•  Gearing up for April 19th, 2011
   Review 2010, the good, the bad, the ugly

 We made it all the way through RifleWoman's "Appleseed Admin. Face to Face Agenda"!  (Where is the sigh of relief emoticon?)

We're finishing up the night with making more participant e-mail lists which will help WR make one of her tasks much more efficient and a bit less tedious.

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[SavageShootr]

Thanks so much TruT for posting the dailies on the FTF!

[Western Rose]

Wow... Just WOW!!!

I am so ready for sleep now...

[TruTenacity]

Thanks so much TruT for posting the dailies on the FTF!

You're very welcome, SS.

SOMEONE had to be the one to remind you all what we accomplished each day. 

TruT

[Garand69]

What are you trying to say?     

These ladies are doing great!!  I'm so pleased.  This was the best idea yet.  You just can't teach this stuff over the phone or internet.  We've made some changes, we're bring more people on.  I think we'll be ready to handle 2011 before it hits this time.

I hate when my compliments can be misinterpreted!  

Seriously, I could see things being updated seemingly minute to minute, some of which I had just asked about a day or so ago not realizing you were all meeting up this weekend.

FTF is the way too go. Conference calls and keyboards just don't cut it.

P.S. RW I hope you all were able to keep OG in line, she gets a little rowdy at times, especially once she's out of the Land O Cheese 

[Western Rose]

FTF is the way too go. Conference calls and keyboards just don't cut it.

For once, G69, I have to agree with you...

Seriously, I cannot even begin to imagine the nightmare that would have been if we weren't allowed to have our FTF. I was actually dreading April 19th... and cringed at even the mention of it... But after the FTF, I feel that we are FAR more prepared for April 19th than we ever have been before.

I learned a TON at this FTF. It was kind of like an Appleseed in that we covered a weeks worth of work (or more) in two days and it was a fire hose of information. It was very, very good to be able to learn what everyone's jobs are and how to do them. It's a good feeling knowing that if you need a back up, you have five of them that you can call on.

My only "complaint" is that it ended so soon. There is still tons to learn but I think we have a better grip on things now.

Fred, thanks for allowing the FTF. April 19th would have been a nightmare without this. For that matter, 2011 would have been a nightmare without this...

RW, SS, OG, thanks for taking the time to come out and teach us all that you do.
M.E., Trisha, Mogget, maybe next time...

[RifleWoman]

Well, I made it home.  What a wild and productive weekend. 

I think Larry Redneck was about to kick us out last night.  We worked long and hard all weekend and then got hit with the giggles    Sunday night.  I guess that's a good indications that we were totally exhausted.  Not that we had the giggles, just that we'd admit to the dumb things we've done. 

We trained on nearly everything admin related.  I'm afraid that the young girls really showed up us poor old ladies.  But now there are several people who can back each of us up should something happen. 

I think that all the ladies feel better not only in their own current job but that they can cover for others and train others. 

It truly was a great weekend.

Thanks to the Redneck family for hosting us!  We really appreciate it.

[hawkhavn]

Sounds like a great time was had by all. Thank you to everyone involved for putting a solid foundation under 2011!

HH

[Western Rose]

We worked long and hard all weekend and then got hit with the giggles    Sunday night.  I guess that's a good indications that we were totally exhausted.  Not that we had the giggles, just that we'd admit to the dumb things we've done. 

You know, I think the recorder was still going at that point...                    

[Old Glory!]

Good:  I  am so grateful we had the opportunity to meet FTF and train on these detail oriented tasks that are vital to running a professional and efficient program.  

The host/hostesses and their generosity.

The younger admin who REALLY KNOW THEIR STUFF, AND have a heart for the Appleseed Project.

RW's leadership and skills.

Bad:  Not having a couple more volunteers there to train in the growing admin duties.   It is hard to believe Riflewoman used to do all this work by herself.    
With the program doubling every year WE NEED MORE HELP!   If anyone is interested in joining in the fun (shhhh, don't tell Fred admin has fun ) PLEASE PM RIFLEWOMAN if you would like to join the A-team.

Not having my own computer with me.  (Everyone, thanks for letting me use yours, although a person can get into some trouble that way.   )

Ugly:  Spokane airport security       But, all is fine.  

[Evenstar]

Wow... I cannot even begin to imagine what it would be like to prepare for April 19th, 2011 without this FTF. As it is, I think we're pretty well prepared to take on the new year. Thanks, Fred!
Rifewoman, Old Glory!, and SavageShootr, thanks so much for flying out to teach us what we needed to know in order to be backups for you all.

We worked long and hard all weekend and then got hit with the giggles    Sunday night.  I guess that's a good indications that we were totally exhausted.  Not that we had the giggles, just that we'd admit to the dumb things we've done. 

You know, I think the recorder was still going at that point...                    

Ut oh.....

[TruTenacity]

It was our pleasure to host the FTF and to house the attendees.  ... really.  We'd do it again anytime.

Being the newbie, I was awestruck at the amount of work these women and young ladies have performed so willingly and tirelessly.  We could not have received such detailed cross-training and accomplished so much work without the FTF.  To be trained on someone's job then have the opportunity to actually do their work with them being right there to answer any questions was so necessary.  It built the confidence needed if any of us were called upon to fill in or help out.

Once I recover from all the laughter training I received, The Redneck Manor will be open for future FTF gatherings.

TruT

[TruTenacity]

Just a few more pictures.

The use of the projector was incredibly helpful.