I also think it's very interesting to see the different structure types between smaller guilds and larger guilds. I know they both have their own unique challenges and merits. At 30-50 members (some variance based on activity level) in Rendezvous, I'd describe us as "medium sized."
I only have 3 officers, but they're all extremely helpful and pop up like little garden gnomes when a lot of things need doing.
I think that's an interesting idea about the raffle, Faye. I'm extremely grateful when members take initiative and offer up fun and interesting things for other members to do, so I think it's great that HoD has a tangible reward system for that!
And another point has been brought up, which brings up a question I'd like to ask other leaders:
What sort of minimal activity policy do you have?
For example, if someone joins but you've never seen them at events or see that they've logged into your website for a few months (Shivtr is very nice by telling me how long it's been since a member's last log in)... how long would you wait before taking any action on that? Also, what sort of metrics do you measure to weigh activity? If they speak on the LS once or twice but they've never shown up in person, is that taken into consideration?
I understand that RL happens, and sometimes characters get swept up into other plots and just can't check in. I try to be super understanding about that, actually! But is there a point where I should draw the line, and concede that they're probably not going to really dive in with us at all?
I just feel that a lot of the time, people go through screening and then receive their intro scene, but we never hear from them after that.
It's a decision I have a lot of trouble making, so advice is welcome on it!
I only have 3 officers, but they're all extremely helpful and pop up like little garden gnomes when a lot of things need doing.
I think that's an interesting idea about the raffle, Faye. I'm extremely grateful when members take initiative and offer up fun and interesting things for other members to do, so I think it's great that HoD has a tangible reward system for that!
And another point has been brought up, which brings up a question I'd like to ask other leaders:
What sort of minimal activity policy do you have?
For example, if someone joins but you've never seen them at events or see that they've logged into your website for a few months (Shivtr is very nice by telling me how long it's been since a member's last log in)... how long would you wait before taking any action on that? Also, what sort of metrics do you measure to weigh activity? If they speak on the LS once or twice but they've never shown up in person, is that taken into consideration?
I understand that RL happens, and sometimes characters get swept up into other plots and just can't check in. I try to be super understanding about that, actually! But is there a point where I should draw the line, and concede that they're probably not going to really dive in with us at all?
I just feel that a lot of the time, people go through screening and then receive their intro scene, but we never hear from them after that.
It's a decision I have a lot of trouble making, so advice is welcome on it!
