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VIND – Officer Training. Squadron Membership Officer April 17, 2011. It Starts in the Classroom. A Regular Membership is offered upon passing the CPS Boating Course with the related dues waived for the first year
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VIND – Officer Training Squadron Membership Officer April 17, 2011
It Starts in the Classroom • A Regular Membership is offered upon passing the CPS Boating Course with the related dues waived for the first year • An Associate Membership is offered upon passing a CPS PCOC Course with the related dues waived for the first year
It Starts in the Classroom • Therefore attendance by the Membership Officer in the classroom is essential during: • Registration night • A night when a presentation on CPS is made • Or as often as necessary to answer questions on membership • Don’t forget to inform students about the many courses and seminars CPS has to offer • Inform them of all the benefits of Membership
Upon Successful Course Completion • Ensure Certificates of Qualification are obtained on a timely basis for presentation to new Members • Ensure all new Members: • Receive National, District and Squadron publications • Receive their membership cards, and • That their names are placed on all appropriate distribution lists • Ensure they are made aware of Squadron functions • Keep their interest while their enthusiasm is still active • At functions they should be greeted with enthusiasm and introduced to other members • They should NOT be left alone
Ongoing Membership Duties • Keep and maintain membership records which include: • Names, addresses, telephone numbers, email address • Grades and courses completed • Membership type • Boat information (type, name, MMSI, etc.) • Assist members by encouraging them to maintain their profiles within WBAS • Some Squadrons have their membership perform many of the actual WBAS modifications for their members
Ongoing Membership Duties • Establish a program for contacting Members whose renewals of membership are not received promptly and encourage these persons to renew • Process applications for transfers, reinstatement, etc. • Advise appropriate Squadron Officers of members dropped from membership • E.g. Newsletter mailings, phoning committee, etc.
Ongoing Membership Duties • Prepare membership reports to Squadron Bridge and provide recommendations on all matters relating to membership • Where possible attend District meetings
Membership Retention • Become familiar with the Membership Retention Handbook