Andrew:
“Hmmmm I don’t know what that is Ashley. Adam do you know?”
Adam: “I
think I’ve heard of it before, but I’m not really sure. Angie?”
Angie:
“Yeah...don’t know. Just GOOGLE it!”
“Google it.” That’s a phrase that most of us have used at
least once! According to Merriam-Webster it means:
Google (v) (googled googling)- to use the Google
search engine to obtain information about (as a person) on the World Wide Web.
We’re not sure how Google became a verb, BUT we have a verb
of our own; ArrowStream or Stream.
Thankfully there have been 50+ groups who have held a Cardz for Kidz! event. This ranges from world renowned universities to small
community groups. One reason folks like to participate is that, EVERY CARD
COUNTS. So whether it’s a HUGE event that produces 300+ cards (thanks
CervantesKids!)
to a small ‘Girls Night in Party’ that produces 21 (yup we still remember Ms
Lavers!), we appreciate all cards. Also, we’ve learned that people have heard
about Cardz for Kidz! in all different types of ways. This has ranged hearing about us in class (looking forward to seeing those cards USG) to
seeing a sign we posted in a Starbucks (still remember the email from Harley
Davidson!). We definitely understand
that groups get busy at different times. Also, there are some folks who simply
prefer to make cards around special
holidays.
But one thing that’s clear is that ArrowStream is the only
group who’s ArrowStreamed or Streamed it.
Arrowstream (v)- (Streamed, Streaming). Independently host Cardz for Kidz! events without any
member of the organization checking in to see if they are still interested
and/or requesting cards for a special event.
Sorry we’re number guys so we gotta show some stats!
In total, as of March
28, 2014 we’ve received cards from 101 different events. Among those,
only 28% of participants held an event the following quarter. To narrow it down
even more, ArrowStream is the ONLY
group who’s held an event 4 quarters
in a row!!! Shocking right? It’s clear everyone enjoys the excuse to use
glitter glue while uplifting spirits, but based on time constraints they’re
often unable to host another event.
What’s even more surprising is that every quarter they
reach out to update us that they had an event! No need for us to remind or
request any cards.
So yes...we haven’t forgotten:
- No, they’re not our #1 producer of cards (just 11 cards away from being a Gold level contributor).
- No, they have not cracked the overall Top 10…yet.
Now we understand there are time constraints, but it would be
AMAZING if more groups would create a new
definition and ArrowStream/Stream it!
Top 10 cards from Q1 2014
#upliftingspirits #newdefinition
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