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J3Rizzo

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Is it a good idea, or stupid to send your nom source a thank you letter? I mean would it be good in case you have to seek a nom from them again, or total brown nose move?
 
I think it’s not only a good idea, but also proper form. They could pick anyone and they picked you. Are your thankful? Certainly, I would assume. DS also sent one to the staffers that were quite helpful and giving of their time.
 
Our son wrote thank you notes to all of the Senators and Representative who gave him an interview. It is the proper thing to do.

Stealth_81
 
There is something substantive about breaking out the heavyweight personalized correspondence cards (yes, of course they are hand-bordered in navy and gold, with a fouled anchor motif), using my Waterman rollerball and taking time to write a note. In cursive, if I know the recipient can read it. It just feels good in the hand, both to send and receive. It takes time to do, and prepare for sending, and that in itself is part of the positive weight of the action. It takes thought and time, and is not just another email in the Inbox, though that has its place.

I also believe it’s useful to be adept in many channels of communication, whatever suits the occasion.
 
My DS sent a thank you note to the MOC's preinterview interviewers. The MOC's sent a representative to his school to get some background information and do an "informal" interview, these representatives were then able to talk about each applicant to the panel. I know it made an impression for the thank you note and it was mentioned in the interview. He did not send one to anyone after his panel interview.
 
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