If you have ideas for next year that you would like to discuss at the Debrifing on October 11th from 10am - Noon at DTTD office in Concord... Please feel free to email them to Judi at jwindow@nhgsa.com and I'll be happy to post them here. This will help all know what is being thought of and what else needs to be discussed. Thanks!! Judi

1. If we know that we don't have materials for certain situations (i.e. Hiking) then be sure that the volunteers know how to answer those type of questions.
   
2. Move printer to a higher shelf
3. Find a location (other than backroom) for brochure wagon (chained outside?)
4. AMC information
5. Disclaimer stating that email will not be shared
   
6. Single looped collaborative NH video (about the whole state)
   
7. We did have fun this year, as always, and found the new set up preferable.
8. Alan and Mickey did great work supervising us and everyone got along well.
9. There seemed to be the right amount of people and we all kept busy doing our tasks
10. You are the GRANITE  of the Granite State. Good Job.
11. It might be a good idea to talk with Dept of Ag to see if there is a way to elimiate the popcorn smoke from the building (or at least limit the amount coming into the building)
12. There were many people smoking right outside the building doors. Is there a way to move the smoking area away from the NH Building doors?
    
13. The new set-up worked exceptionally well while we were there. The crowds were better dispursed in finding material of interest to them, no big back-ups waiting to get to the counter.
14. It does appear that most of the time there were too many people in the booth. Four people could handle the crowd, at least when we were there.
    
15. I liked the way the brochures were arranged. It was good for me to be in the Lakes Region area to help people as that is my area of expertise.
    
16. Work with New England Inns & Resorts Association to distribute NE Maps, etc.
    
17. The Old Man of the Mountain Legacy Fund would like to be included in the 2008 Big E. Allison McLean alerted us to the opportunity at this year's OMMLF conferenct too late for us to send materials or a display, but NEXT YEAR we can do it right. We will have a film of the proposed memorial that we can show. Please add my name to the list of all communicatio afor 2008 as soon as possible. Thank you and congratulats on the success of your event this year. Maggie Stier, Exec Asst. OMMLF.
    
18. The new booth design was great! The "crazy coner" really worked well. Guests were able to view many more brochures in a format which allowed greater interaction with a volunteer.
19. At least 10 guests commented that the NH Building's tourism desk was the best at the fair. Some mentioned that we had more volunteers and more enthusiatic volunteers. Others mentioned the large selection of brochures as compared to the other state buildings. Still others liked the booth design and said that it was easy to fine what they wanted.
20. There seemed to be many more guests filling out the request cards for the NH Tourism book as compared to years past.
    
21. I think the we're missing the boat in terms of collecting information on Big E guests that stop by our booth.
22. I'd like to see some sort of kiosk or workstation with an animated character to guide people throught ht esteps of entering their information, maybe a Disney idea like "Send and email postcard to yourself" from the Big E! This would encourage more people to add their emails so we can remarket to them.
23. I liked the booth Manager/Supervisor idea and I think that it helped peole not get wiped out over the duration of the fair.
    
24. Enter State via Zip Code (CERS)
25. Cup holder for backroom
26. Old Man viewer
27. List of NH Firsts
28. Student Kits (or fact sheets)
    
29. Info for Ag Students
30. NH Industry Answers (for student questions)
31. State Police presents
32. Governor
33. No sitting while on duty (per Commish)
34. No Cell phone calls behind the booth unless it is getting info for guests inquires
35. No eating while behind the counter
36. 2nd Fish Bowl
37. CERS Changes
38. Pet friendly propertly listings.
39. Monadnock Lodging Brochure
40. Student Kits
41. Nice balsam's smell for backroom
42. Personal items buckets for back left corner
43. Brochure/Backroom Czar ("BRC")
44. Volunteers only need to "help" fill if requested by BRC
45. Brochure/Area of the Day/Disply (by pole?)
46. 3 free standing racks (campers, other high volume)
47. Floor support (barn mats)
48. Locker case for backroom (computers, etc.) (like Paul's)
49. Brochure "donut" sliding racks(for mixed brochures)??
50. Don't use accronyms in brochure listings, as not everyone knows what they are
51. "Desk Copy" of visitor guide seemed to work well
52. Two laptops needed to be dedicated for Big E use
53.  The booth should have joined the rest of the building to promote the holiday theme
54.  Develop table top brochure holders
55. Plan for final load in at least two weeks in advance to opening day
56. Cut the maximum # of pieces allowed on Accommodations brochures
57. Plan for a larger final set-up team (strong)
58.  Plan for a larger final load out team (strong)
59. Consider committee approach for planning
60.  Solicit give a ways (pens, pencils, etc.)
61. Solicit week-end get a ways for free raffles
62.  Have the NH Booth sponsor a NH Building Breakfast
63.  Return the She-Mea-Ga Wood
64. Tax free Shopping panel
65. College & University panel
66. Camping panel
67. B&B Panel
68. Lodging Panel
69. Where is the Adventure Suite Brochure?
70. Still asking for hiking, biking, kayaking, maps, etc.

REMEMBER LIST

1. Tape (all set for 2008)
2. Water (all set for 2008)
3. Pencils / Pens
4. Black Magic Markers
5. Vaccum Bag - Canister vac type B
6. Remember List: BR30 65W & Par 20 50W -- Bulbs
7. Isotonix Vitiman C
8. Review needs of Emergency Kit