Questions and Answers about SIGs
- Definition of SIG: Special topic interest group
- Who can join a SIG? Members of the North Carolina Center for Creative Retirement, as defined by the Center Steering Council.
- Why have SIGS?
- As a membership benefit to attract new members and help retain existing members
- As a means of providing opportunities for lifelong learning
- As a way of fostering the fellowship of peers
- How are SIGs formed?
- SIG "champion" or chairperson proposes topic, meeting schedule, interested members, mission, to Membership Committee
- Membership Committee has form and procedure for SIG application, approval, and evaluation
- SIGs fall under the responsibility of Membership Committee.
- SIGs are member-driven, not staff -driven
- How will SIGs be publicized?
- SIG pages on the Center website
- SIG announcements in e-Nautilus
- By "Champion/chairperson" and members of SIG
- At new student/member orientation (SIG 'booths" or information)
- How do SIGs relate to other NCCCR Programs and local community offerings
- SIGs are interest groups and not for instruction
- SIGs enhance existing programs but do not compete
- SIGs may grow out of College for Seniors classes or other Center programs, such as Leadership Asheville Seniors
- SIGs may suggest possible classes to College for Seniors or other programs or lectures to the Center for Creative Retirement (through Programs or Membership Committees)
- SIGs should not duplicate Center for Creative Retirement or local community programs
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Some general ideas
for SIGs
Book groups
Chess
Bridge
Dance
Travel
Gardening
Computer
Quilting
Bird Watching
Crafts |
.... but we need
your suggestions. Proposal forms for Special Interest Groups are available at the bottom of this page.
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