What is the best way to attract transitioning military and veterans to attend an free transition event?

Elizabeth Rosa — Wed, 06 Sep 2017 10:09:34 -0400

https://transitionplaybook.org/event/norfolk-event/

Military Veteran Transition Playbook – Norfolk

Response by SPC Margaret Higgins made Sep 6 at 2017 10:09 AM

SPC Margaret Higgins — Wed, 06 Sep 2017 10:09:37 -0400

Elizabeth Rosa: I would have a party or a function to attract transitioning military to a free transition event. (Veterans have already transitioned.) -Most Sincerely, Margaret

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 6 at 2017 10:14 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 06 Sep 2017 10:14:30 -0400

CASH MONEY !!! or something like it.

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 6 at 2017 10:21 AM

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 06 Sep 2017 10:21:36 -0400

Free food-- BWW or Hooters. Both are close by Ft. Eustis.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 6 at 2017 10:32 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 06 Sep 2017 10:32:39 -0400

It would be best to connect with active Veterans around (ie. Sultan Camp) and related organizations - Team RWB, V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) - in the area and hit up SFL-TAP (Transition) programs on installations. It also helps to have a record in helping Veterans in some way.

Where's a timeline on this?
https://transitionplaybook.org/app/uploads/2017/07/MVTP-Attendee-Flyer-1.pdf

MVTP-Attendee-Flyer-1.pdf

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Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 6 at 2017 11:05 AM

SCPO Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 06 Sep 2017 11:05:55 -0400

Free food and an open bar!!!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 6 at 2017 11:38 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 06 Sep 2017 11:38:14 -0400

Free food and drink is always a swing vote factor for me. I also like door prizes. A good promotion on networking with particular industries perhaps? More direct invitations to specific groups rather than blanket announcements people may ignore? Something that makes it worth my time.

Response by LTC Eugene Chu made Sep 6 at 2017 2:17 PM

LTC Eugene Chu — Wed, 06 Sep 2017 14:17:44 -0400

Notify the career offices at local military bases and leverage them to advertise the event

Response by 1stSgt Mack Housman made Sep 6 at 2017 3:43 PM

1stSgt Mack Housman — Wed, 06 Sep 2017 15:43:06 -0400

It never hurts to have food and beverages as were mentioned by several others. For someone truly interested in a successful transition from military to civilian life, I'd think they'd want to see quality employers available who are willing talk about current job opportunities, answer questions and take resume's. Otherwise, it's another NVA (no value added) function at a very busy time in your life.

Response by LtCol Robert Quinter made Sep 6 at 2017 9:30 PM

LtCol Robert Quinter — Wed, 06 Sep 2017 21:30:14 -0400

Include what organizations or career areas are normally present or were present at past events.

Response by MSG Laura Washington made Sep 7 at 2017 5:38 AM

MSG Laura Washington — Thu, 07 Sep 2017 05:38:21 -0400

Ms. Rosa,
Coordinate with the Joint Services Support Network. Maybe they can list your events on their event schedule and help you promote the events during Yellow Ribbon Events, specifically for transitioning Reservist and National Guardsmen who may need additional assistance. http://www.jointservicessupport.org

Also - network with the Wounded Warrior Project http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org