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In reply to the discussion: A plea for all DUers who haven't already done so. Drop Facebook like a rock, please? [View all]xmas74
(29,673 posts)We live in a rural red area. They use whatever is available to reach out. We've had people show up because they found a meeting on Facebook. We recently had a group of 10 bikers show up to one meeting in November. One member reached out to the club via messenger and asked a few questions. Nine of those have come back for each meeting since. Five are now volunteering on a couple of campaigns-campaigns they would know nothing about otherwise.
Eliminating what has become a big sources in smaller towns would be eliminating opportunities for members and for those interested. Our local newspaper is now at three issues a week and is known for "losing" submitted club activities. The local radio station is mostly country, high school sports and right wing hate. We send emails but that doesn't help people who've never attended. Our options are limited and our budget is even more so.