So 2018 has arrived and we're already 2 full weeks in from when the Christmas Holidays were over and everything booted up again.
Luckily my computer was fine - it seems I always fail to update my password prior to a down period and then it doesn't work when I fire up "ye olde steamie dell". But not this year - could this be a sign of things to come?
Anyways, you all probably recall the somewhat mad dash to get everything out and ready for 2018 - we made it, but it comes with a cost. Every action has a reaction and it was indeed hard for us to announce the tiered system in the new Recognized LEGO Fan Community Program as well as the updates and changes to our Support Programs and at the same time revoke close to 40 communities' recognition.
That took its tolls on both the community and us. My sincere hope is that, after a good and relaxing holidays with our loved ones, we can rebuild any broken trust between us and the community and then continue on the amazing journey we are all part of. We have so many ideas and thoughts on what we would like to achieve together with our most dedicated fans and we're super thrilled to see more than 100 applications for recognition from new and returning communities.
The best part of December was for me seeing, that despite all the tough announcements and changes, the community still appreciates us and our efforts. It's comforting to learn that while you're reducing and sending out hard messages, you - the amazing fans - know that it's part of the game and life itself. Sometimes awesome opportunities arise and sometimes we have to cut back or change things temporarily or permanently. And what convinced me was partly the superprofessional communication on LAN with the ambassadors but also all the Christmas Cards and local specialties showing up in the mail.
We sometimes forget how important these tings are and how much they mean. In this modern time of digitization, it is easy to forget the joy of getting something real in your hands with a hand written signature and personal message. This is also why we take the time and resources to send out a small thank you gift for all ambassadors during Christmas - just to let them know that we appreciate their efforts and hard work. We know and we care - and feeling that you think the same towards us is simply mind blowing!
Thank You and as a dear colleague of mine once said - and it must be true since it's still stored in my memory:
"We're fans of the LEGO fans".
I've added the Christmas Cards I got during December and when I returned to office. Not to brag... well actually it is! Look World, look how awesome our fans are!
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