Setting up a table out on Sproul is pretty risky business. We blend in with rest of the tables out there and disappear into the milling masses. So what do you do to stand out? Some groups try big canopies, writing the word "FREE" in really big lettering (we do that too sometimes!), blasting loud music, and sending out people from their clubs to flyer, engage passing strollers, and start a conversation.
That last bit is kind of hard. Who wants to stand in the middle of Sproul and say hello to people you've never met, hand them a flyer (when they already have 20), and risk getting rejected?
But fact of the matter is, we remember what it's like being a new student on campus. And we don't underestimate what a comfort a warm smile and outstretched hand can be to someone new. At a certain level, it's not about the flyer. It's about saying hi, maybe brightening someone's day, and spreading the word that there's something happening on campus on Thursday night we'd really like to invite you to.
We have 83 people helping out at our tables, logging in a total of 320 man hours. But it's not just about the numbers. It's about standing out there in the midst of the passing crowd and hoping to connect with others, whether a brief exchange of words or even a momentary smile.
Aug 22, 2007
Aug 21, 2007
If you haven't gotten one personally, go to Sproul. If you have extra, pass them around!
Aug 8, 2007
Each year, when New Student Welcome Night rolls around, the burden of handling all the administrative stuff for the evening falls on the club Council. But which club? Koinonia or acts2fellowship? The two Councils alternate each year, and this year the Koinonia Council is at the helm.
One of the things we talked about last night was tabling, which Brian's in charge of. "Wait a second," you're thinking, "What's tabling?"
The first two weeks of school, everyone's out on Sproul Plaza, flyering their events, setting up their table with all the pamphlets and photos and (if you're lucky) candy, telling people about their club or organization, and it's just plain crazy! Of course, we're all into joining the fun and hustle on Sproul Plaza and we hope one of our flyers finds you!
Jul 25, 2007
Big props to Andrew for finishing the video trailer for NSWN! We posted it to youtube, and put it on this website over there at the top of the column on the right. The video makes us look almost cool. Now Andrew just has to finish editing the NSWN video itself...
The other stuff rumbling in the NSWN machinery:
- Brainstorming for Welcome Week activities
- Sieun and Myra working on the postcard design (I'll put up some pictures soon)
- Angela applying for our NSWN bbq permits (Thanks, Angela!)
- Kenton reserving Lipman Room for Koinonia Welcome Night ( Aug. 30)
- Bunch of people working on the a2f Welcome Night video... I think they're storyboarding now
- Got ourselves a table at the Summer Bridge Club Fest on Aug. 6
- And, of course, the Deathly Hallows...