The number one problem we are having is getting people organized. (Thats probably not a shock to anyone) When your trying to organize people from such a spread out area it's very challenging. Phone calls, emails and any form of contact you can employ just doesn't seem to always cut it. I have created a list for people to follow including:
- An agenda for that day and the day before an event.
- A list of items to bring(including ones self).
- A Google map to the event with streets and emergency phone numbers.
- An estimated cost of the event and other cost surrounding it.
- Any and all contact information for team members and events organizers.
- Each persons expectations.
Our second biggest problem is deciding AND agreeing on which type of events to play. It's always a toss up between scenario type events and tournament/airball type events. Some of our guys never want to come out of camo and some prefer to run around in bright colored jerseys. We always try to balance out the amount of each event but, you can't make everyone happy all the time right?
Third on the list would be to resolve the expectations of sponsorship. For some reason people think we should have some type of sponsor that is going to pay our way 100% including field fee's, travel expenses, equipment expense and paintballs. It ain't going to happen! The people that are saying this tend to be the members who put the least amount into the organization. If someone wants to step up and create ways to add value to our team, I am open to it.
Well, besides all of these rants and raves, we have been very much enjoying our Summer of playing together as a team. We have grown not only in number this season but also as players. As we approach the Fall paintball season, I hope to improve and continue to have this much fun.
Hit GREEN!!
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