John Loebach Posted February 10, 2007 Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 The Great waters fly show is next weekend. Friday 2/16 2:30pm to 7:00 pm, Saturday 2/17 9:00am to 6:00 pm, Sunday 2/18 9:00am to 4:00 pm. We need 2 or 3 members at a time to staff the ISA booth. The show has alot to offer including tying demonstrations, seminars and free casting lessons. Plan on enough time to work a couple of hours and see the show. Link to program schedule: http://www.greatwaters2007.com/chischedule.html Post or pm me to let me know when you can help. Thanks, John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rich mc Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 plan on me for set up and friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatH Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 I can work the show Saturday. Let me know the time you need me there. Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Loebach Posted February 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 Friday- could use one more. Saturday is good , Sunday need help. Thanks John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim J Posted February 12, 2007 Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 Tim Smith and I will be doing the ISA seminar on Sun. I can help on Sun and I would assume Tim would stick around for a bit as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Loebach Posted February 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 Thanks Jim - One more ought to about cover sunday. See you there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickk Posted February 12, 2007 Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 I can work Saturday AM but have to be home mid afternoon if you need people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jude Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 Are you still looking for volunteers? I would be able to cover some on Friday. Not right at 2:30, but maybe 3:30 or 4:00. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim J Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 Since we only have two shows left I thought I'd post this outline to help volunteers work the booth. We have had mediocre success regarding sign ups this year at the shows and the Fly show has the potential for a lot of new members. This is the time to sell it hard and ASK FOR THE MONEY ON THE SPOT. I intend to work it hard on Sunday when I'm there. Sport Shows An outline for members working the booth An overview of what we'd like to accomplish. 2 main objectives: Inform people about the ISA and recruit new members. Handouts: A brochure with a Blowout flyer inside. You should attempt to hand every person that walks by the booth a brochure. The reason being is that not everyone is comfortable talking with someone and they may go home and read about us and consider joining. If they don't have anything, there is no way they're going to join. If someone stops: You might open with the question: Do you ever fish for smallmouth bass in Illinois? We have some fantastic fishing here in Illinois. Let them know that the ISA does a great deal of conservation in the state regarding smallmouth. (use the brochure page that describes all we've done in the last few years) Go to the sale: Tell them it's only $25. per year and their money goes towards all the great things we do. They also get 6 great newsletters a year and we have outings and meetings throughout the state. ASK THEM FOR THE MONEY! WRITE DOWN EVERY TRANSACTION. If we can have a stapler in the booth I prefer stapling all money INCLUDING CASH right on the application. If someone wants to buy Blowout tickets WRITE DOWN EVERYTHING and staple money to what you've written down. Use the forms provided, and fill it out completely. Especially, check off the boxes with method of payment. PRINT LEGIBLY AND DON’T LET THE GUY WRITE HIS OWN!! Item 4: Don't make false (inflated) promises about spots or locations or any other exaggeration. If you don't know the answer to something, ask another member in the booth. Item 5: This is not a place to BS about fishing for 20 minutes with someone. I know it's inevitable that there will be fish talk but try and steer the conversation to joining the ISA. If the person gives you the indication early on they have no intention of signing up, you can ease your way out of it and look for other people walking by. Too many times you spend a half hour with someone who doesn't join while loads of other prospective people walk by. Table: Table should remain on the side not in front clear of clutter (no photo albums). We accept MasterCard and Visa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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