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On Jan 12, 2017 8:50 PM, Larry Diamond via NSRCA-discussion <nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org> wrote:<br>
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> That could be a good start. Somebody with marketing experience on the committee. The survey monkey tool is a great way to get feedback. However, proceed with caution as the questions and the way they are phrased become critical if the intent is to understand
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> The downturn of the economy is a painful situation for all industries. The companies that survive and thrive are able to come up with a plan to sustain and some even grow in tough times.<br>
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> If we accept that there is no way to grow pattern due to obstacles all SIGs face, we are in trouble. I promise, other SIGs will sustain or prosper. We need to get our share of the AMA market back so to speak.<br>
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> Larry Diamond<br>
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> From: Jay Marshall [mailto:lightfoot@sc.rr.com] <br>
> Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2017 7:52 AM<br>
> To: 'Larry Diamond' <ldiamond@diamondrc.com>; 'General pattern discussion' <nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org><br>
> Subject: RE: [NSRCA-discussion] Growing Pattern for 2017 - Part 2 - Culture - What are we missing?<br>
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> All I have read so far is the opinions of NSRCA members on why the organization is growing. A good marketing plan would be to ask the non-members why they are not interested, or what would entice them to become involved.<br>
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> Jay Marshall<br>
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> From: NSRCA-discussion [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Larry Diamond via NSRCA-discussion<br>
> Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2017 10:38 PM<br>
> To: 'General pattern discussion'<br>
> Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Growing Pattern for 2017 - Part 2 - Culture - What are we missing?<br>
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> Before Christmas, I posted an email challenging our culture as a concern that prevents or limits growth in pattern.<br>
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> My intent here is to spark discussion by offering my opinion, which is only an opinion. A heal</p>
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