As Summer fades away and Autumn races in like a thoroughbred racehorse I have been reflecting upon the role of the Association and its direction of travel.
I have now been the Chairman for a while and I am keen to know if the Association is delivering what the members want. To date I have not received any suggestions, or feedback on either activities or the newsletter, so I can only assume that all is well and no change is needed.
We are slowly starting to learn more about how we can better use Mailchimp and I am happy to advise that both museums now have access to it and that 2025 will see us working closer to ensure we communicate a consistent message regarding how the Association, the Soldiers of Gloster Museum and the Rifles, Berkshire and Wiltshire Museum will work more closely. Especially when it comes to letting Association Members know about forthcoming events.
Mailchimp
I have looked at the statistics for the last few Newsletters/Funeral Notices and less than 50% of the e-mails sent out are never opened. Is this because:
- We have the incorrect details for recipients and e-mails are no longer used?
- The Newsletter/Funeral Notices do not contain information that people want to read?
- Something else?
No 1 – Is very easy, we can update the database to not send e-mails to those who do not open them, but by far the best way is to ask everyone to keep their details up to date (see below).
No 2 – This can be changed very easily by asking you to let either myself, or Steven know what you wish to be included/excluded.
No 3 – Please let myself or Steven know.
Keeping your details up to date
At the bottom of every Newsletter/e-mail from the Association you will see a link – ‘update subscription preferences’
if you click on the link it will allow you to make sure that the information held by the Association is correct and up to date.
If you unsubscribe we cannot send any Newsletters to you and you will need to re-register to receive them again!
Register on the Association website and Rifles Swift
We also need everyone to register on the Association website at – https://www.rgbw-association.org.uk/, or use the QR code below:
RGBW QR Code
Please also join the RIFLES Network at – https://theriflesnetwork.co.uk/?from=logout, or use the QR code below. Swift is also available as a very handy App for your smartphone, to keep you in touch with what is happening. This is the central repository for all welfare maters and guidance.
Swift QR Code
Please feel free to drop me an e-mail at – chairrgbwassn@gmail.com if you have any questions or suggestions.
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