NCCCR

     Questions and Answers about SIGs

• Definition of SIG: Special topic interest group

• Who can join a SIG? Members of the North Carolina Center for Creative Retirement, as defined by the Center Steering Council.

• Why have SIGs?

  • As a membership benefit to attract new members and help retain existing members

  • As a means of providing opportunities for lifelong learning

  • As a way of fostering the fellowship of peers

• How are SIGs formed?

  • SIG "champion" or chairperson proposes topic, meeting schedule, interested members, mission, to Membership Committee

  • Membership Committee has form and procedure for SIG application, approval, and evaluation

  • SIGs fall under the responsibility of Membership Committee.

  • SIGs are member-driven, not staff -driven

• How will SIGs be publicized?

  • SIG pages on the Center website

  • SIG announcements in e-Nautilus

  • By "Champion/chairperson" and members of SIG

  • At new student/member orientation (SIG 'booths" or information)

• How do SIGs relate to other NCCCR Programs and local community offerings

  • SIGs are interest groups and not for instruction

  • SIGs enhance existing programs but do not compete

  • SIGs may grow out of College for Seniors classes or other Center programs, such as Leadership Asheville Seniors

  • SIGs may suggest possible classes to College for Seniors or other programs or lectures to the Center for Creative Retirement (through Programs or Membership Committees)

  • SIGs should not duplicate Center for Creative Retirement or local community programs