2013 Show Recruiter of the Year: Members Council of Alameda County

Since 2004, the Members Council for Alameda County have been recruiting for the NRA with Paul Nelson at the helm. In their first year, Paul and the Members Council were excited to recruit 54 NRA members. Imagine their pride and astonishment when they recruited 2,702 members in 2013! The hard work and dedication that Paul and his group of volunteers have shown over the last decade have certainly made them deserving of 2013 Recruiter of the Year, Gun Shows and Public Events category!

Paul has stated, "Teamwork and having strong volunteers that have a passion for NRA has led to our success." Teambuilding for this group is a key. The group goes on special teambuilding outings that help strengthen their relationships and allow them to build a strong working bond. It's this sense of family that shines though in their recruiting efforts at the gun shows.

A large amount of the group's success comes from the support of the Crossroads of the West Gun Shows. Paul and his group take advantage of the "Join NRA Get in Free" promotion at every gun show. As a result the Members Council of Alameda County consistently averages 300 members per show.

Paul always does everything he can to promote the NRA in San Francisco and surrounding areas. He is a great ambassador for NRA and always looks for ways to add NRA members. Congratulations to the 2013 NRA Recruiter of the Year, Gun Shows and Public events category, NRA Members Council of Alameda County!