Saturday, August 18, 2007

So, What is the GNO League?

A "league" (whether bowling or some other sport) is usually a group of 'teams,' right?

In this case, a GNO League is a group of teams. These teams meet regularly for a Girls' Night Out (or afternoon or Saturday or whatever, really).

GNO League teams can be any size, but right now the optimum size is 4 members per team. Members take turns being the group's hostess. That way, each team member gets an opportunity to reap the benefits of being a hostess.

Currently, there are three options for your team.

Tabletop Bowling Team -- This team meets to make a set of cards or a project. A small fee is charged to cover the cost of materials for the project. There are no purchase requirements. If anyone wishes to place an order, then the hostess gets the goodies that are due to her if a "workshop" level is reached. Otherwise, it is just a fun time for all.

Gutter Bumpers Team -- is a Buyers' Club. Each member pledges to spend a minimum of $25 during each buying period. There are no real group meetings, but a different group member is considered the hostess each order period so that each team member gets all the benefits and rewards of being a hostess.

Bowling For Dollars Team -- is a group that meets to make a project, learn a new technique, have laughs and fun as well as place their order for the order period. Unless it is a very involved project that the team chooses to make, there is no charge for project materials. Hostess duties, and privileges, rotate between team members.

With all three types of teams, members are encouraged to bring outside orders at any time, especially during the month that member is hostess. It is an opportunity to raise the hostess benefits above the Level A goodies -- which are pretty awesome as they are.

Four member teams can decide for themselves if they want to have monthly, bi-monthly, or quarterly order dates. Keep in mind, though, that our current catalogue and idea books are valid for 6 months at a time. Hostess gifts will change with each change of catalogue through the year.

Now, if you want to be part of a Gutter Bumper Team but don't have three other friends who will join with you, I would be happy to collect names and contact information for anyone who is interested in being part of a team. When there are four people on the list, who want the same order frequency, you'll receive a notice to confirm your continued interest and a starter packet. How easy is that?

Also, if you don't reside near me (western central Wisconsin or the Twin Cities area of Minnesota), but would like to be part of a Table Top Team or a Bowling For Dollars Team, you are more than welcome to form a team. I will provide the projects with extensive directions and samples to each hostess. Trust me, you CAN do it!

Everyone needs some time to have fun and to laugh and to be creative. Why not join a GNO Team and be part of the League.

Yes, a League. There will be some League-wide events that all team members will be invited to be part of. Come join the FUN!

Email me at SuseADoodle at Gmail dot com!