Originally Posted By Rebekah This topic is for discussion of the 1/14/2003 news item <b><a href="http://psc.disney.go.com/eventservices/event_disneyland1122.html" target="_blank">ODPT: Apply now! To become a member of the Disneyland Resort Creative Advisory Council</a></b> Visit the <I>Official Disney Pin Trading</I> website to learn more about how you can be a part of the Disneyland Resort Creative Advisory Council. The Creative Advisory Council objective is to bring together a cross section of Guests to represent active collectors and those who frequently visit Disneyland to discuss product, special events and Resort initiatives.
Originally Posted By iceknyght I just shot off an email... I would love to give my imput... as long as they're willing to listen.. 8
Originally Posted By Jenn31 Yup I applied. That would be so fantastic if a few people from the LP got selected! I really hope I'm chosen. I have so much imput to give. (but, don't we all?) PICK ME!! PICK ME!! =)
Originally Posted By retlawfan I applied. Wow! Thanks Rebekah for letting us know this was happening again.
Originally Posted By lemisfan Im thinking of applying but im not sure. i mean im a huge disney fanatic and love disneyland and adore dca and have so many ideas for them. But im not sure if i could make the meetings if i was chosen. Do you guys think i should apply?
Originally Posted By Cynderella I think that if you are interested that you should,, but if you know that you will not be able to commit to the 4 meetings a year it might be a better idea not too.
Originally Posted By roberts1398 I did! Oh boy would I like to have this excuse to go to DLR 4 times a year! "But Honey, it's not that I want to go, it's just my responsibility to go. That's the ticket!!!"
Originally Posted By lemisfan I have just applied. wish me luck!!! And good luck to the rest of the LPers that have also applied.
Originally Posted By Cynderella LOL at roberts1398 >>"But Honey, it's not that I want to go, it's just my responsibility to go.<< That is exactly what I would be telling my husband..
Originally Posted By Teddi Barra I applied. I wonder how many they really want? I think anyone here on the boards would be more than qualified.
Originally Posted By NeverlandClub Teddi Barra they usually have between 30 and 35 people on the council at a time. The current council has 32 people on it. Anyone interested should apply. It's a lot of fun and yes they do listen to what is said in the council.
Originally Posted By bxtrlnd The fact that TDA went beyond the constraints of a few Diznoid organizations (like NFFC) in recruiting new council members is a good thing. But going public on the official pin trading web site is not necessarily a positive in my book. Getting folks who participate on Disney fan sites, such as LaughingPlace, is definitely in TDA's best interests. But how many of the next batch of council members are going to be slanted toward the pin trading bias? TDA needs to step back from the pin trading crutch it's been standing on for the past several years, and return to their "roots" of offering special events that do not revolve around merchandise that hangs from a lanyard. There's nothing inherently wrong with pin trading, per se; I'm just tired of such heavy merch emphasis placed on this activity. And having the official pin trading web site as the main communication venue for council member recruitment appears to be fostering this emphasis even more. There is far, far more to Disney collecting than merely pins. But far too often, those aspects of Disney collecting take a back seat to the pins, at least where the resort merchants and special events producers are concerned. TDA is going to wake up one day and find their pin profits akin to the current state of Rivers of America, and wonder what the heck happened. Sure, it's profitable now (so I assume), but I doubt the popularity will continue without some noticeable decline. Placing such heavy emphasis on pins is laziness on TDA's part, pure and simple. They have received many outstanding suggestions from previous council members (like Fab) over the past several years, some of which have been implemented, but many of which have not. And when all is said and done, the merchants still focus most of their efforts narrowly, and continue down the same ol' path requiring the least amount of effort, like the pin events. Enough is enough is enough! For those of you who apply to the council and are accepted, best wishes in your endeavors. I hope you can get TDA's undivided attention, and help to make a difference. And don't forget to mention Terri Hardin at every opportunity imaginable! Judi
Originally Posted By HawaiianShirtGuy <And don't forget to mention Terri Hardin at every opportunity imaginable!> Yes...please do!
