Team Captain ***PLEASE READ***

[716Buffalos]

As mentioned in our meetup thread...

At the suggestion of Kim, a helpful Etsy admin who I've shared several emails with, we need to choose a new Team Captain since our current Captain now has other obligations. The new Captain will then choose Team Leaders.

Our new Captain can volunteer for the position, or we can nominate our fellow Buffalo Etsians and vote. Kim has offered further assistance if we need it.

Please keep in mind that there is a lot of responsibility on the Captain's shoulders, and therefore requires a good amount of time and dedication to lead and support our team. There is more info on being a Captain or Leader here:
http://www.etsy.com/help/article/483#community_teams

Please share your thoughts in this thread. We will make sure your voice is heard at the meetup on the 18th, even if you can't attend.

Thanks for reading!

[Former_Member]

Carla, I think you'd be the obvious choice!! You are so involved, and so positive, you're so good with sharing and supporting other etsians. Anyone else have thoughts on this?

[CharmedByWine]

I think I would agree. I know i've been a farily loud voice in this team recently, but sadly would not have the time to devote to being captain..... Carla seems to have an organized, good handle on etsy, promotion ideas, and overall enthusiasm. I'd be very comfortable with her as our captain!

so how do we go about convincing her to be a nominee? =P

[ALCustomJewelry]

I vote Carla, she's got the moxie!! ;)

[LindaRichardsDesign]

If Carla would like the job I will add my vote also.

[LindaRichardsDesign]

Mary, thank you for everything you done for he team!

[LindaRichardsDesign]

Sorry about the typos.

[roadkiln]

I agree....Carla would be a fantastic team leader!

[716Buffalos]

You guys are great, thanks for the vote of confidence... but I don't think my enthusiasm for social media, promoting and "moxie" (love that word!) are quite the qualifications our team needs in a Captain. I'm a fairly new shop owner and I think we need someone who is better versed in all things Etsy.

I'd be happy to be one of the Team Leaders, but that's the new Captain's choice.

Thanks again!

[FantasyFairyTaleArt]

You ladies are correct, being a captain is harder then many of us might think. I am a leader for another team and it is hard coming up with engaging ideas and finding time as well.

I would love to help in any way to find a new captain.

[716Buffalos]

I'm glad you chimed in, Julia!

I would like for everyone to consider Sara from Goldhawk Pottery for our new Captain. I've taken one of her CommunityEd classes, and she's knows Etsy inside and out---plus she knows all about doing craft shows, social media, NY State sales tax and all those other niggling things that are so important! She also has the right demeanor: enthusiasm tempered with thoughtfulness and good common sense. I think she would be a perfect Captain!

Sara, when you read this, please let us know if you would be interested!

[GoldhawkPotteryEtc]

Hi all - I do think its time Buffalo had a team that meets face to face and holds events, etc. I would be honored to help lead this team, though I will absolutely need some help (meaning co-captains). I have been on teams in Washington, DC and Rochester, NY so I know how it works, and how we can make it work. I appreciate the kind words, Carla, and hope you and others will add your energy and enthusiasm to making this work. Hope to see you all on the 18th (see other thread about meet up!!)

[716Buffalos]

Yay, Sara! Count me in for "energy and enthusiasm"... pompoms are at the ready!

[catsmeowcrocheter]

Sounds like you all got it under control.. I think Sara would be a good choice.. me.. I really dont have the time..

[716Buffalos]

You may have already noticed if you looked at our member list, but Sara from Goldhawk Pottery is now our new team captain!

I'll offer up my thanks to BuffaloGalFrills for getting this team started in the first place, so.......... BGF, in case you're reading this, thanks and congratulations, I hear your business is booming!!!

[ZeeBestCelebrations]

Sara is a great choice for our new team captain. All the best!

[Former_Member]

Yay, Sara!

I like the new team pic, btw :)

[CharmedByWine]

team picture is back! yay! Thank you Sara. good first move as team captain! =)

[DoggieStylz]

Congrats Sara! I've been wanting a real Buffalo team. When you're just starting out it's really difficult to find shows etc. Maybe now we can have a true collaboration of Buffalonians!

[FantasyFairyTaleArt]

Congrats Sara, great to see the team getting active again.