Hi all!
I haven't posted much on this thread or the prior poll because I did not want to unduly influence anyone's vote. There is a misconception however on the amount of work to be put into the POH (especially in regard to the effect it might have on producing more books) that I would like to correct so that people can make an informed choice.
Kevin has stated in the past that it was a lot of work to put on the POH and he was correct, as there was a lot needed to get all the ducks in a row. However, for the upcoming POH (whether in 2018 or 2019) a lot of the heavy lifting has already been done. This is thanks to our wonderful Kathy Simmons and her excellent organization skills and detailed notes. Kathy has provided me all of her notes and other pertinent information from past POH's, and a lot of the work that has to be duplicated from one Open House to the next is already documented step-by-step. This makes a HUGE difference in the amount of work I'll need to do to get everything ready.
And right there is another big difference between past and future POH's - me.
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I don't want this to sound like bragging - it is actually just a difference in staffing. In the past Kevin has had to personally supervise a lot of the work needed to get the Open House done, from arranging table & chair rentals to coordinating volunteers. With a new business manager on hand, those responsibilities fall on my shoulders, not his.
My aim is to make it so that Kevin doesn't have to walk out of his office until the hour the Open House begins. I have experience running large events like this, so I should be able to get things going without having to run into his office every two minutes.
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I have also been in touch with several very talented people who have helped out at past open houses and have already volunteered to help again in the future.
So, no matter which way you vote, please do not feel like you are somehow burdening us here at Palladium. Your enthusiasm and spirits are contagious, inspiring all of us to new heights! We can't wait to see you all, either in 2018 or 2019.
A wise man once said, "Only a fool takes offense where none was intended." I repeat this good advice to myself at least once a day.
Calm, reasoned discourse is the best way to change minds; too bad all the calm & reason in the world can't open a willfully closed mind.