Latino Book Club Overhaul 2010

The survey is still open, but here are some of the comments/suggestions received. Below each comment is my comment.

Thank you all for taking the time to try and make Latino Book Club better.

1.* We should pass the word around to as many people but with ample time.
* Also; announce the readings earlier; this way if someone didn't finish the reading on time; they can catch up to the next or simply choose to skip when time is of essence. A 6 or 12 month advance schedule may help out people to organize their reading time.

I am not sure, if I understand the first part of the comment, therefore I will leave it. As for the second part, there is a tentative list, which can last us a few years, and it was passed around to the people who come regularly to the coffee hours. No one else has shown any interest (never asked about it or emailed for such a thing), and therefore I did not want to clutter everyone's email Inbox, but in the future I will be happy to send the list. It is important to remember that sometimes it is difficult to follow the list because I like to encourage other people to suggest readings, and then that book takes precedence over the list.

2. Review the list of participants and delete those who are no longer in Wilmington. Ask others if they want to remain on the list or not. Advertise at UNCW in classes; Centro Hispano; Womens'Resource Center; CFFLC; Puro Teatro to get a new membership base.Question: Do you want membership from UNCW community to be the base of the group or do you want it to be based on non-UNCW community persons? Or a mix?If it is UNCW focused; would more people attend if it were held on campus during the week?Meetings once every two months might be better.

If somebody has changed their email address and not provided a new one, they are dropped from the mailing list. I ask at the beginning of the a year if anybody wishes to be taken off the list.

The Latino Book Club was started with the intention to familiarize the Wilmington community of the Latino (US) literature and culture, and as UNCW is part of the town, anyone and everyone is welcome. At the beginning of the club's formation it was asked of the interested people, what was the best time for everyone to meet. It was simply impossible to find a time during the week that suited the majority, and therefore ONE Saturday afternoon of the month was chosen. We can only hope that more people will find the time now that we seem to be moving towards every other month.

When we organize the Promotion Drive, we will take into consideration all the options given in this suggestion. Thank you!

3. I think you have covered most of it.Good luck with other responses.Irene

Thanks Irene!

4. I would love to attend more often but Saturday afternoon does not work for me. I still buy the books and try to follow them at my own pace.

We understand that everyone cannot come to the coffee hour, but there are still many other ways to join us
1. Send your comments to me and I will share it with the group.
2. Post the comments on this blog spot (you don't need to sign up!)
3. Now that we will have a Facebook page and if you are on Facebook you can leave your comments there.
Check out our IN-PROGRESS Facebook page.

As long as you are reading, the mission is accomplished!

5. I am just sorry I have been so overwhelmed. I will be more active without three classes!

We will be glad to have you back!

6. I like the monthly meeting schedule. One book a month is not hard to fit in; and I think meeting every two months would make it easier to forget going.As for the Facebook page; although I do not use Facebook I think it would be a good idea to have since everyone else in the world but me uses it. It could be a great way to keep people posted on what we are doing (I know you already do that in other ways) and we could include photos of our meetings and events; if we hold any.

Some of us are faster readers than others, and I understand you love to see your friends more often. Don't worry I won't let you forget our events. Now that we will try and have other things you will still see us!
Good idea about the photos. Next time I will bring my camera. Thanks.