Thank you for your TG service! ~ Stonewall

I'll be interviewing Stonewall in this installment of 'Thank you for your TG service.' She currently serves our community as the Cohort Aide for 1st, in the League of Legends PC Regiment.

TGxLadicius: Thanks for taking the time in doing this interview. I think one of the things that stands out the most on your dossier, is the amount of recruits you've brought to TG. How do you do it?

Stonewall: The very first recruit I ever brought in to TG was an old friend from a prior gaming community, after that, I started with LFG subreddits. I began with TeamRedditTeams for my division (League of Legends) and had great success recruiting members there, and moved on to subreddits for other games TG supports. I also use LFG discord servers for the same thing. I currently use Subreddits, Discord, The official Forums for the game, and in-game interaction to recruit for as many TG divisions as I can!

TGxLadicius: Regarding recruitment, what do you think is the biggest obstacle for members when recruiting?

Stonewall: I think the biggest obstacle is that recruits won't always be flowing in at the same pace, there have been times where I have found several new recruits within a few days, and times where I get none for weeks. The important thing is to keep at it, recruiting is one of the backbones of this community, and every member you are able to bring in is a vital part of helping TG prosper.

TGxLadicius: If a member is considering a Cohort / battalion staff position, what advice would you offer them?

Stonewall: You should totally go for it!!! If you're even considering stepping up, then you should definitely apply, Coh/Btn Staff have provided me some of the most rewarding interactions I've had in this community, from implementing programs within your division to helping squads grow and solidify their identities, it's a wonderful experience. I also highly recommend joining the Training Office if you ever get the chance to. My time in the TO was vital in helping me develop organization, project management, and communication skills, and I've been able to translate that into projects I've worked on IRL!

TGxLadicius: If you could snap your fingers and create a program to help out in any certain area, what would it be?

Stonewall: The only thing I can think of that we don't have already is a program dedicated to teaching and aiding members with recruitment strategies and focusing on ways to further improve recruiting efforts.

TGxLadicius: In addition to recruitment, it is my belief that member retention is just as important. What are some of the methods you think are useful for retaining members?

Stonewall: The first interactions a member has with their AT and IN SS are vital in making them feel like part of the community. Often times these new members are unsure of what to expect and these positions forming good relations with our new members right off the bat is a great way to keep the new member interested in TG! 

Thank you for your TG service!