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Why Open Houses?
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Quite interesting! Our club has HO scale modules, and we cannot host the usual open houses. We display our layout at our own annual show in a rented area (school gym) and at other train shows. In fact we had the layout set up last weekend in a city about 65 miles from here. <br /> <br />I/we assume many visitors are just coming to see the trains, and probably not potential members. I confess we've never thought of your suggestions of welcoming them or inviting them to our club. We do have business cards available, and they have our website and e-mail address listed along with our meeting dates. I can't say we've really had a lot of feedback with this info. <br /> <br />Our meetings aren't all that interesting to newbies, as we spend most of the time on club business, very little on actual modeling. Some have showed up and most only stay for a meeting or two before deciding there isn't very much in it for them. Can't say I really blame them. The core members of our club have been together for 20 years, and we assume quite a lot about the hobby, probably scare others away. <br /> <br />Not to sure how we can improve, but your comments have given me food for thoughts <br /> <br />Thanks! <br /> <br />Bob Boudreau <br />Saint John Society of Model Railroaders
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