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Star Recruiters Recognized
Through their hard work and dedication, ACBL teachers and club officials have a large hand in growing the Membership of the ACBL. In an effort to recognize all those who work so tirelessly to promote and sustain the game we all love, the ACBL would like to recognize teachers and club officials who reach recruitment milestones throughout the year.
100 Cumulative Members Recruited
Received a $500 bonus check and a certificate recognizing them as a Star Recruiter
JoEllen Blandford
Estero, FL
Milestone achieved in December 2011
JoEllen Blandford
Photo of JoEllens team in the knockouts last October at the Southwest Florida Regional taken by Unit 128s Jay Whipple. She got the rest of her gold points becoming a Life Master. (left to right): Judy Olsen, Helen Kirwan, JoEllen Blandford, and Sandy Frederick.
Q: What do you think makes you a successful ACBL Member recruiter?
The secret to the success of both Bonita Bridge Club's games and educational program is linking fun! fun! fun! with great customer service.
Q: What is your most successful marketing tool used for bringing new Members to our organization?
At Bonita we practice zero tolerance and encourage remembering we are all there to have fun. As Members of ACBL they will get a fantastic magazine full of great information every month. They will enjoy an exciting website which will help them find clubs anywhere they travel. Last but not least is the exciting race for ACBL points that will reinforce their achievements and provide a valuable tool to measure their progress in this wonderful game.
Q: Why do you think it is so important to further the game of bridge?
From the first day they enter I make them aware of how much bridge will enhance their lives - new friendships, mental aerobics to keep their brains sharp. It's the least expensive form of entertainment per hour that can be enjoyed. New friends, new mental stimulation, - no amount of money can buy so much for so little anywhere else.
Q: How do you retain the Members you recruit?
Retention is easy if I am doing my job of creating a wonderful experience for my customers. If I sound excited about bridge and ACBL it's because I am. I try to convey that to my players and students everyday.
Other 2011 recipients of this recruitment bonus:
January
Perry Poole Maitland, FL
Judy Knox Memphis, TN
Kathie Macnab Halifax, NS
February
Meagan Powell West Orange, NJ, 200 TOTAL MEMBERS RECRUITED!
March
Verna Goldberg Louisville, KY
Wirt Gilliam San Diego, CA, 200 TOTAL MEMBERS RECRUITED!
Marie Killoran Wilmington, NC
William Marks Roswell, GA
April
Gail Schneider Laguna Woods, CA
May
Laurie-Ann Levin San Antonio, TX
Walter Miller II Oakland, CA
July
Janet Case Charlotte, NC, 200 TOTAL MEMBERS RECRUITED!
August
Lyde McReynolds Carmel, CA, 200 TOTAL MEMBERS RECRUITED!
Stephen Nellissen Ramsey, NJ, 300 TOTAL MEMBERS RECRUITED!
Shirley Dail Wilmington, NC
Diane Gulbrandsen Monrovia, CA, 200 TOTAL MEMBERS RECRUITED!
September
Michelle Golden Sarasota, FL, 700 TOTAL MEMBERS RECRUITED!
October
Barbara Seagram Toronto, ON, 500 TOTAL MEMBERS RECRUITED!
Sally Pelmear Mission Viejo, CA
Bob Jones Hypoluxo, FL, 500 TOTAL MEMBERS RECRUITED!
November
Sally Toups Kenner, LA, 200 TOTAL MEMBERS RECRUITED!
Martha McGhee Maitland, FL, 200 TOTAL MEMBERS RECRUITED!
Brenda Bertrand Calgary, AB, 200 TOTAL MEMBERS RECRUITED!
Cathy Hildebrand Williamsburg, VA
December
Richard S. Laufer Hartsdale, NY, 200 TOTAL MEMBERS RECRUITED!
Jo Ellen Blandford Estero, FL
For more information on the ACBL Recruitment Bonus program, click here.