By Definition....

 NETWORKING - An extended group of people with similar interests or concerns who interact and remain in informal contact
for mutual assistance or support

 

The OKC Outdoor Network is just that...
a "Networking Group"
 of people with similar interests who interact and remain
in informal contact for mutual assistance or support

As a Networking Organization we operate quite differently
 than what most other club's would

 

Most clubs have a Board of Directors with numerous people on the board filling many positions such as President, Vice President, Outings Chairman, Social Chairman and numerous other positions and whatever is done in the club is initiated first by the officers and then what they decide is passed down to the membership as an activity, meeting or outing.

The OKC Outdoor Network has a much flatter structure
and everything that is done in the OKC-ON
is started at the membership level
by OKC-ON Members themselves
and not by anyone higher up

 

We use both the OKC-ON Website & our email list serv to communicate with
each other

 

All outings are put together and lead by the OKC-ON Members themselves and not by any higher ups within the OKC-ON....which is unlike most all other organizations!

Upon Joining the OKC-ON any member can email to the membership
about any activity or outing of their choosing and run with it....

 

But, for their activity/outing to work most efficiently.....

 

There are a few things to consider before listing your activity/outing

 

Most people will be more receptive to go on an activity/outing if someone they know is either leading or going on the outing.

 

That is where our happy hours, outings, activities and the occasional meeting come
into play

 

Some people come to a social activity just to visit with their friends or listen to the program.

 

But, they are really missing out if they don't take the time to visit with the people they don't know, that are there (new & old members alike)

 

At a later time if you/they decide to put together a hike, paddling trip, volleyball game, bicycle ride or a trip to the Wichita's to go rock climbing.

 

You/they will get a much better response if there are people that can put a face with a name and agree to go with someone they know

 

Once on the outing (hiking, cycling, volleyball, etc) it is important for the people
(i.e. - you) attending the activity to take notice (by name) of the people attending that activity.

 

Once home....all that person has to do is look at the OKC-ON Membership Roster and they can start putting together his/her own list of people that enjoy doing whatever they enjoy doing - like hiking, volleyball games, cycling, etc.

 

So the next time they want to put something together in the future....they will most likely get a much better turnout if they will email (or call) their friends (the past participants) directly and make it a little more "personalized" invitation.

 

It IS important to have activities that are broadcast to everyone within the OKC-ON

 

But, there is nothing wrong....in inviting just a few people you have met on a previous activity/outing to something you want to do as a smaller group
(without inviting everyone in the OKC-ON)

 

Currently - For everything you coming through our email list serv on YahooGroups

 

There is at least an equal number (or more) of activities/outings going on that most people never hear about....due to a group of friends that have met in the OKC-ON and are now doing something together as a much smaller group of 2-6 people.

 

The OKC Outdoor Network exists for one reason.......