Posted by Dr. Bob on June 15, 2005, at 0:12:34
In reply to Re: how we welcome newbies » Dr. Bob, posted by Dinah on June 14, 2005, at 9:44:09
> Someone from a pool of volunteers, maybe rotating.
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> The rotation, or randomness, would keep out any possibilities of 'being chosen last for kickball' feelings.
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> AuntieMelHow is it done in AA? Do potential sponsors ever feel "chosen last" there?
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> I meant people would volunteer on different boards to do that. Not unlike official greeters on the Newbie board. If there can be official greeters on Newbies, why not elsewhere?
They need to be official at Newbies because it's restricted. Elsewhere, anybody can join in...
> Wouldn't it be nice to try it out? You've tried the other method for a while now. You could have a comparison.
Hmm, you have a point there, let me think about it?
> I'm not sure every newbie would need a mentor or sponsor. Maybe if they request it?
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> DinahRight, it would be optional.
Bob
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