What we need to do is work out an effective recruitment strategy. Not sure what that involves since advertising isn't my strongest subject. Don't suppose we have any business people/students who could give us some advice?
In terms of new recruits we want people who will contribute above all else and actively participate in the community not just leech off the benefits of being part of the community. I realise the recruitment policy's for the community are somewhat useless. Not my best attempt at writing something to inspire the troops to join us so that could probably do with some work.
Mark has suggested he restarts work on a TNGC recruitment video. This is an absolute brilliant idea and I think it should feature highly on the website to illustrate what exactly joining one of the TNGC divisions actually means.
We should also centralise the recruitment process to a single section on the TNGC website so we can collectively manage applications from people wishing to join. Some sort of notification system to update divisional leaders of new applications and inform applicants of the progress of their application. Bringing all the recruitment to a single location will also reinforce the point that people are joining a multi gaming community and not a Clan.
We need some artwork producing. Some animated gif's or flash presentations to grab people attention. Maybe we could get some banners made or signature images to paste around the Internet on the various forums I'm sure we are all members of.
The main advantages of TNGC membership should be promoted.
- Dedicated Battlefield 2 server
- Dedicated Half Life 2 server
- Dedicated Teamspeak server
- Website
- Forums
- Knowledgeable & helpful community.
We all know the dangers of not being prepared and shrinking member numbers.