Signage

For a large "meeting" or event, signage can make or break it from the start. When people first arrive, if they are greeted with a welcome and clear directions about how to proceed through appropriate signage, I think it makes the meeting go so much better. I'm hesitant to complain about Minneapolis DFL events since I haven't bucked up and gotten more actively involved. Unfortunately, they are all to often a perfect example of the need for better signage. At our Senate District's annual picnic, a newbee would feel much more welcomed with a welcome sign. And at our convention, signs directing you where to enter, where to go to check-in, where to get help, etc., would alleviate some of the stress and chaos. Now turning to an example of someone with good use of signage: my colleague Kate. At our annual lobby day at the Minnesota State Capitol, she has signage down to an art. Big, colorful signs with clear directionals. Thoughtfully placed to lead people to the right place. I keep encouraging Kate to get more involved with the DFL!