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MEMBERSHIP UPDATE. Michelle A. Wirth. Region I Membership Coordinator SWE Member since 1995. Graduated in 1999 from NDSU in Fargo with BS in Civil Engineering. Design Engineer for Black & Veatch Water and Wastewater Treatment. KC-Section Membership Chair- 3 yrs. Membership Committee.
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Michelle A. Wirth • Region I Membership Coordinator • SWE Member since 1995. • Graduated in 1999 from NDSU in Fargo with BS in Civil Engineering. • Design Engineer for Black & Veatch Water and Wastewater Treatment. • KC-Section Membership Chair- 3 yrs.
Membership Committee Charlotte Wagner, ChairShannon Heimbuch, Deputy Chair & Admissions CoordinatorClaire Shortall, ZIP Code & MAL CoordinatorStacy Woodson, New Section CoordinatorCarissa Giblin, Award CoordinatorMarilee Wheaton, Life Membership CoordinatorJustina Mikals, Membership Webmaster http://www.swe.org/SWE/MemberServices/mainmem.htm
Regional Coordinators Region A - Survey Analysis Coordinator: Lynne Powell Region B - Membership News Editor: Mary Mahler Region C - Section Recognition Program: Cyndi Kouba Region D - RMC Role Development: Nancy Hunley Region E - Sarah Kirkish Region F - Conference Poster: Jonna Gerken Region G - Denise Bruce Region H - Diane Peters Region I – Michelle Wirth Region J - Jacqueline Johnson MALs - Claire Shortall http://www.swe.org/SWE/MemberServices/mainmem.htm
Serving the Sections of Region I - RMC • Troubleshoot and answer questions for sections regarding membership problems. • Promote membership at Regional Level. • Membership database, application forms, upgrades, membership resources. • Encourage development of new Sections. • Offer support to Student Coordinators. • Track regional membership and trends.
Region I -Membership Report Professional Sections (8 Sections + MAL) • Unpaid: 69 • Renewals: 361 • Total New: 32 • Total Paid: 393 • Gross Retention: 83% • Growth: 8% As of 2/28/03
Region I -Membership Report Student Sections (29 Sections + MAL) • Unpaid: 344 • Renewals: 419 • Total New: 382 • Total Paid: 801 • Gross Retention: 53% • Growth: 52% As of 2/28/03
Dues changes Current July 2003 Professional • Renewal Member $75 $100 • New Professional $95 $120* • Life Member $1,500 $2,000 • Corporate $1,000 $3,000 * includes a one time application fee of $20.
Dues changes Current July 2003 Students • Student Member $15 $20 • Student Upgrade $25 $20 (within 12 months) • Student Upgrade $75 $50 (within 24 months) • Recent Grad Member $75 $70* * includes a one time application fee of $20.
Applications and Renewal • Renewal letters will be sent out mid April. • Renewal members will receive a $5 dollar discount if paid by June 30, 2003. • Any dues after April 30 will go towards 2003-2004 membership. • New application forms available online. • Can apply, upgrade, or renew online at WWW.SWE.ORG/JOIN
Life Membership Campaign Apply now and save! • $1500 verses the new rate of $2000 in July. • Payment plans are available. • Considered a contribution to the headquarters fund. • SWE does provide the appropriate donation receipt. Consult your tax advisor on deductibility. See additional details about lifetime membership at http://www.swe.org/SWE/MemberServices/life.htm.
Spring Cleaning SPRING CLEANING! • Update your Membership Profile online! • Check of personal information such as mailing address, email address, receiving the SWE magazine, and more. • This will enhance each sections ability to distribute SWE Section information.
Spring Cleaning INSTRUCTIONS • On the top of the screen click, “Member”, “Member Services” then “Update Member Profile.“ • It will ask you for your User ID and Password to enter the system and check/change your profile. • If you missed the mailing of your User ID and Password, click on “retrieve password". • User ID and password emailed to you.
Upgrades Typical Membership Upgrades: • Member • BS Eng. or Science, or • 5 yrs in eng. field • Senior • BS + 6 yrs experience, or • 11 yrs in eng. field. • Fellow • Application Required • Senior Member 8yrs, • or Member 20 yrs
Other Online Information • Membership Newsletter • Membership Manual • Membership Guide • Best Practices • Awards • ONLINE: http://www.societyofwomenengineers.org/leadersonly/volunteerreferencelibrary.aspx http://www.societyofwomenengineers.org/Awards/awards.aspx
Questions? • Contact Information: • Email: wirthma@bv.com