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The LEGO Ambassador Network is a way for The LEGO Group to connect with communities of LEGO fans. By joining a LAN community, you can meet other LEGO fans and find out about nearby events.
More people are recognizing thatLEGO bricks aren’t just for kids, which has resulted in an increased number of AFOLs (adult fans of LEGO). To help adults from around the world share their love of LEGO, the LEGO Ambassador Network was born. But what exactly is this program?
We’ve explained all the basics of the LEGO Ambassador Network below. You’ll learn what it is, how communities can become recognized, the benefits of membership, and how to participate yourself.
What Is the LEGO Ambassador Network?
Also known as LAN, theLEGO Ambassador Networkis a program that lets The LEGO Group work with communities of LEGO fans. The goal of LAN is to grow and supportAFOLs everywhereby offering ways for adult LEGO fans to connect and build with each other.
As you start exploring the LEGO Ambassador Network, you’ll notice three types of recognized LAN communities exist:
As you’re able to see, there’s a lot of variety in terms of communities within the LEGO Ambassador Network. The good news is you can engage with as many types of communities as you want when you start using LAN.
How Do Communities Become Recognized by LAN?
While anyone can start a group of LEGO fans, communities can only be recognized by the LEGO Ambassador Network if they meet specific criteria. There are specific rules and guidelines for recognition. To meet the minimum requirements, you need to have:
It’s also important to note that only groups can be recognized by LAN. That means you as an individual cannot apply to be recognized by the LEGO Ambassador Network. However, individuals can participate in the network. They can also serve as community ambassadors for a recognized group.
What Is a Community Ambassador?
Now, you’re probably wondering what a community ambassador is and what role they play in the LEGO Ambassador Network. At the most basic level, a community ambassador is someone who is at least 18 years old and appointed by a community to represent it and its members. They serve as the representative of a specific group within LAN.
However, a community ambassador isn’t just a figurehead. These people have real duties and responsibilities that they must perform on behalf of the group and the members they represent. A community ambassador must:
These responsibilities show that being a community ambassador for the LEGO Ambassador Network is a commitment. However, it’s one that most ambassadors feel is well worth it because it allows them to share their love of LEGO and grow the AFOL community.
Who Can Participate in a LAN Community?
So far, you’ve learned that individuals cannot be recognized by the LEGO Ambassador Network and that only some people serve as community ambassadors. This might leave you wondering if there’s anywhere for you to participate in LAN as an adult who just loves LEGO.
You’ll be happy to learn that there’s a place for you in the LEGO Ambassador Network as a member. Just a quick visit to theLAN websitereveals hundreds of LEGO User Groups and upcoming events that you can participate in as a member. You can also explore the thousands of discussion topics to learn more about LEGO and share your thoughts.
Once you’re signed up with the LEGO Ambassador Network, you canfind a grouporfind eventsthat interest you. You can engage as much or as little as you’d like as a member of LAN.
What Are the Benefits of LAN?
Anyone who is part of a LEGO Ambassador Network group will tell you there are plenty of benefits for members. You can see some of them here:
Best of all, there’s a lot of variety in terms of the different LAN groups. As a result, you can easily find a community of like-minded AFOLs to build and grow with as a LEGO lover. So, what are you waiting for?for the LEGO Ambassador Network today.
