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Delve into the role of Membership Committees in organizational growth, responsibilities of members, and strategies for effective recruitment and retention. Learn why these committees are crucial and how they contribute to achieving departmental objectives.
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Is A Membership Committee Important? Fred Rogers frrtx@icloud.com Fall Department Executive Committee Meeting September 24, 2016
What We Will Discuss • References • Is a Membership Committee Important? • What is the responsibility of a Membership Committee? • Who should be on a Membership Committee • What does a Membership Committee do? • Review what we have discussed
References • Department Membership Plan • Department Strategic Plan • 2016-2017 Department Objectives
Is A Membership Committee Important? • Not only Yes! But a requirement… • Department Objectives • “District Commanders will ensure that each Post has a Vice Commander as Chairperson of the Membership Committee” • Department Membership Plan • “Membership Teams are needed at every level!” • Does your Post have a Membership Committee?
What Is The Responsibility of a Membership Committee? • Communicate that membership growth is necessary and everyone’s responsibility • “Everyone Recruit One” • Assure growth and achievement of goals • Utilize recognition awards • National Commanders membership awards • Texas Lone Star Recruiter award
What Does A Membership Committee Do? • Develops a written plan of action • What are we going to do, who is going to do it and when will it be completed • Divides up the work • 90% Renewals • 15% Recruiting • Restoring expired members • Transfers – TX345 & AD345
Who Should Be On A Membership Committee? • Have a passion for membership achievement • Have a positive attitude • Pleasant out going personality • Problem solvers
What Did We Discuss? • References – our directives • Is a Membership Committee important? • Who should be on a Membership Committee? • What does a Membership Committee do?
What Do We Do Now? • Is a Membership Committee at each Post a realistic expectation? • Will you share this presentation with your Post? • Will you commit to recruiting at least one new member this year? • Other suggestions & ideas???