First off let me say that yes, Jerry has done a very good job of continuing the chapter. Thank you Jerry! He's also got the right insite and that is that it is "our" chapter. Without member participation it will still be a chapter just not as much fun. Please remember that every organization has its ups and downs, it's really active months and it's slower months. It's all good we just need to stay consistant and the flowers will bloom and the birds will sing.
Guest speakers are a very good idea and both Alex and Andy have excellent points. I found that by specifying that for instance 1:-1:30: was meet and greet, 2:-2:30 was set aside for a guest speaker or chapter meeting (1/2 hr an hr whatever works for the format of the day)then 2:30 on for showcasing it sets the expectation and on a Sunday any venue owner will roll with that.
A good while back Brian had asked active chapter coordinators to chime in with ideas on the General Chapter Board here at JPF. I went back and found the page and here is the link...

www.jpfolks.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=207392&page=2#Post207392

There is some good information there, take it...leave it....it's all good.
I'm really gonna try and make this next meeting and will be glad to speak with anyone interested on the subject.
Keep Strummin' Al

Last edited by Al Alvarez; 03/12/08 01:40 PM.