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Membership Wrap up What worked and What Didn’t

Membership Wrap up What worked and What Didn’t. Membership Workshop NYSW, Inc. Annual Conference May 30-June 1, 2014. How did you attract & retain members?. How did you promote the member benefits? How did you use the Training videos / workshops and other tools on the website?

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Membership Wrap up What worked and What Didn’t

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  1. Membership Wrap upWhat worked and What Didn’t Membership Workshop NYSW, Inc. Annual Conference May 30-June 1, 2014

  2. How did you attract & retain members? • How did you promote the member benefits? • How did you use the Training videos / workshops and other tools on the website? • How did you use the marketing materials?

  3. The Member Benefits There are personal and chapter benefits to being a member. Personal benefits include, but are not limited to: • Membership in a professional, statewide organization • Membership in a chapter in your community that sponsors educational programs • Access to the programming guide • Access to the Statewide database directory • Information on current legislative issues • Training on how to contact your local, state or federal legislator • Member benefits programs such as discounted life insurance, discounted marketing materials and discounted web services • Attendance at State and Region meetings for networking purposes Chapter benefits include, but are not limited to: • A chapter page on the NYSWI web site • Access to the calendar of events to promote your local events • Access to the programming guide • Prerecorded workshops that can be used at chapter meetings • Membership promotion materials such as banners, informational post cards and buttons • Access to the tool kit, which includes sample agendas, budgets, bylaws, etc.

  4. The Membership Tips #1 Create a welcoming environment at meetings #2 Plan interesting programs and events #3 Partner with organizations in your area #4 Hold a member forum #5 Educate new members

  5. The Membership Tips #6 Help & support members and women in your area #7 Mentor Program #8 Sponsor a one-year membership #9 Remind members to renew #10 Thank and recognize renewing members

  6. The Website tools • Programs • Athena • Career Recognition • New Careerist • Political Development • Youth Leadership (Reality Store) • Did you hold a Region or local Chapter program?

  7. The Website Tools • Welcome to the NYSW Members Site • Please remember to keep your profile up to date. Click on the "My Profile" tab to update your information.  • How to increase membership idea: • April 2014 - Membership Committee DOC | PDF • March 2014 - Geneva Chapter DOC|PDF • Marketing the Benefits of Membership - PowerPoint | Worksheet • July 2013 - Susquehanna Chapter • New Member Orientation - PDF | Powerpoint

  8. More Website tools • Chapter Information • Training Videos/Workshops • NYSW Membership Presentation - Understanding NYSW • Marketing the Benefits of Membership - PowerPoint | Worksheet • Meetings, Minutes, Motions Oh My • Leadership - Understanding Your Role and Responsibilities • Programming, Networking, Community • Treasurer Workshop • New Member Orientation - PDF | PowerpointByLaws • Chapter Model Bylaws • ByLaws Approval Form • Chapter Model Duties

  9. More Website Tools • Annual Awards • Athena Society, Region & Chapter Awards, Women in Business Month, Women’s History Month, Membership, Caught in the Act. • What impact did the award programs have on your chapter? • Which ones did you enter?

  10. Annual Awards • Athena Society Membership award • 2 one-year memberships to active or retired women in the military • Region & Chapter Awards • Recognition for Advocacy, Programming & Youth Leadership • Women in Business Month Award • recognition to chapter who sponsored or held a Women in Business month event

  11. Annual Awards • Women’s History Month Award • 50 word description to be recognized at conference • Membership Award • 2 state memberships or 3 student state memberships awarded to chapter who planned a Community Outreach event or project involving young women in the community • Caught in the Act Award • Recognize members having fun while supporting NYSW, Inc.’s mission and vision

  12. The Marketing Materials • MarketingSAMPLE Membership Brochure - can be customized to your organization • Membership Materials Order Form • Brochures • Letterhead/Envelopes • Business Cards • Pocket Folders ?How have you used NYSW marketing materials?

  13. Thank you for coming Neale Steiniger, Membership Chair nsteiniger@si.rr.com Dana Rachlin , Membership Vice Chair dana@greenpointchamber.com Mary Elle n Morgan, Chapter Liaison Dmmea@aol.com

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