If you can dream it, you can theme it.

By now you are probably ‘seeing’ ways to implement your theme everywhere. Keep your eyes open, you never know when and where the next hot idea will pop up. Check out the clearance sections in the office supply and stores, the seasonal aisles in the grocery and even the thrift shop!

Step One is to Pick a theme that energizes you.

Step Two is to Apply the theme to your meetings.

STEP THREE: Use the theme for a special recognition and/or incentive program

What do you want the team to focus on for the next 90 days? Try creating an incentive that is not a part of your regular recognition program. You might focus on activity, personal best or team record. Think big celebration, not expensive prize.  Here are some ideas to get you started, adapt one for your theme and be sure to share how you did in the posts!

  • Two for (Toother) Award – A set of wax teeth with the two front teeth blacked out for anyone who turns in two parties, recruits two people, holds two demonstrations. Be sure to play “All I want for Christmas is my Two Front Teeth” as you pass out the award! Talk about how they ‘filled in’ the teeth!
  • Stepping Out Award – for activity that is out of their comfort zone. Award a shoe sticker (choose the shoes that go with your theme). You might pass out cards to collect them on at the beginning of the theme.
  • Add a sticker, stripe or ribbon to their meeting name tag for each confirmed dating, appointments, parties, etc.
  • Reward consistency. What do you want them to do every month of the theme? Create a list and celebrate each month, then add a big celebration at the end. Have them move along the baseball diamond, race track, etc. on a poster at the meeting, or on a picture in your newsletter.
  • Create a simple themed tracker for the season and have them post it on the frig, heading toward their personal goal.
  • If you use awards or prizes, be sure they fit the theme. Tickets to the ball game, zoo, scarf with the theme print or colors, etc.

I am watching for YOUR great ideas! Please post. Looking for the easy way out? Go to  First Friday and sign up. Last month’s recording is the complete package – a summer team theme ready to just use.