Are you new to the group?
Please don’t feel intimidated. All boils and ghouls are welcome with any skill levels. We are a friendly bunch and don’t bite. Here are a few things to help you dig in with the rest of the haunters.
1. Find yourself in the Groups.io directory, and add a little information about yourself. A profile photo and a hint as to the name you actually want to be called as your “Display Name”.
2. Introduce yourself. In Groups.io, click New Topic and write a message such as “My name is ____, and I’m a haunter.” Tell us about your haunt. What kinds of haunt knowledge you have and what areas you’d like to learn more about.
3. Ask questions on the list. “Help! Spray paint keeps flaking off of my pool noodle vines” will get you lots of responses. A few of them may be useful.
4. What is a “Make & Take? It’s a meeting where someone from the group teaches a halloween related project. This can be hosted at their house or someone else’s. Instructions are provided along with supplies on how to make the project. This meeting also includes a potluck where participants bring food to share. Haunters will work on the project on site and have a finished item to bring home. Each “Make & Take” will have a cost that varies based on the project.
5. Watch for a Make & Take announcement that interests you, RSVP, and go try it out. Or just attend to observe, meet others and ask questions. ( Make & takes fees vary to cover supply costs. )
6. Take advantage of the the haunters map. When we get close to Halloween there will be a call out to get information on member’s haunts to add to the yearly Haunt map. Get your display listed and visit other members’ haunts on their preview nights.
7. Attend the November recap meeting.
8. Get yourself some Norcal Haunters T-shirts (or aprons!). Don’t know how? Sounds like a great opportunity to ask on the list.
Lurking is fine, too. But I think many lurkers who later get more active with the group regret not having gotten more involved sooner.