Maybe the new improved way of getting these books into women’s
hands is to modify to a local book club format, with local coordinators using
the online forum (start with those of us online and see how many would commit
to forming their own local bookclub), and following the same monthly format, then
having the author teleconferences open to all participants of any local bookclub.
That could potentially expand the #s greatly; I think women may choose to
discuss these topics in greater detail/length with friends than on an online
board. I agree with those who posted that these teleconferences are
amazing opportunities. I confess I have not always been able to arrange
my schedule in order to participate. I believe evenings and weekends
would probably generate the most participation, but you have the
research/experience to validate or deny my assumption, as far as that goes. J
My two cents…thanks for everything thus far, and I look
forward to continuing on, as others have expressed!
That's a great idea Bethany. I'll forward your suggestion to BOLD's new Executive Director so we can discuss in the coming year as we strategize.
Thanks, Karen
On Feb 1, 2008 5:09 PM, Bethany & Rick Smart <bethanyandrick@...> wrote:
Maybe the new improved way of getting these books into women's
hands is to modify to a local book club format, with local coordinators using
the online forum (start with those of us online and see how many would commit
to forming their own local bookclub), and following the same monthly format, then
having the author teleconferences open to all participants of any local bookclub.
That could potentially expand the #s greatly; I think women may choose to
discuss these topics in greater detail/length with friends than on an online
board. I agree with those who posted that these teleconferences are
amazing opportunities. I confess I have not always been able to arrange
my schedule in order to participate. I believe evenings and weekends
would probably generate the most participation, but you have the
research/experience to validate or deny my assumption, as far as that goes. J
My two cents…thanks for everything thus far, and I look
forward to continuing on, as others have expressed!