Heads up association leaders.

On Saturday, James and I attended Podcamp Michigan.

Podcamps are held all over the world.

• Gatherings of the social networking doers.
• Set up by volunteers.
• Often have sponsors.

Podcamp Michigan was launched by one man.

• He secured a hotel.
• Found fabulous speakers.
• Attracted 65+ attendees.

Plus the event was free to attend.

I loved Podcamp Michigan.

• The content rocked.
• I met very cool people willing to share what they knew.
• Made some new friends.

I’ve got a to do list of 20+ items to work on.

• All relevant to social networking.
• Including contact info of mentors willing to smooth my way.

I learned more relevant information in one day - than I learned at a few mulit-day events I’ve attended in the last few years.

• Makes me wonder about the value of some associations I belong to.
• Especially those I’m more on the fringe of.

Lots of food for thought!

Makes me think of chapter leaders…what do members walk away with after attending your events?

Originally posted @ Cynthia D'Amour on Leadership and Life