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MEMBERSHIP BREAKOUT GROUP REGION X PRESIDENTS’ CONFERENCE SEPTEMBER 14 - 16, 2009 LAKE JUNALUSKA, NC. MEMBERSHIP Region X Presidents’ Conference. ATTRACTION OF NEW MEMBERS RETENTION OF CURRENT MEMBERS PRIMARY GOALS OF NARFE ALL AGREE - - - TASKS ARE MONUMENTAL.
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MEMBERSHIP BREAKOUT GROUP REGION X PRESIDENTS’ CONFERENCE SEPTEMBER 14 - 16, 2009 LAKE JUNALUSKA, NC
MEMBERSHIPRegion X Presidents’ Conference ATTRACTION OF NEW MEMBERS RETENTION OF CURRENT MEMBERS PRIMARY GOALS OF NARFE ALL AGREE - - - TASKS ARE MONUMENTAL
MEMBERSHIPRegion X Presidents’ Conference TWO SUGGESTIONS • Money Mailer • Value-Pak Both suggestions provide access to potential members through the use of a wide-spread mailing via USPS
MEMBERSHIPRegion X Presidents’ Conference COUPON APPROXIMATELY 9” x 6”
MEMBERSHIPRegion X Presidents’ Conference COUPON APPROXIMATELY 3 1/2” x 8 1/4”
MEMBERSHIPRegion X Presidents’ Conference WITHOUT STRONG RECRUITING EFFORTS • One Step Forward and Two Steps Backwards MAIN RECRUITMENT TARGET • Active Federal Employees RETENTION RESOURCE • Utilize the M-112 and M-114 Databases
MEMBERSHIPRegion X Presidents’ Conference CURB CHAPTER LOSS • VFC Does Not Close Chapters • Hands-On approach Works Within VFC LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT • Mentoring Leaders is Vital
MEMBERSHIPRegion X Presidents’ Conference ENCOURAGE EACH CHAPTER TO FILL THE MEMBERSHIP CHAIR • Keep Membership Chairperson Solely In Membership ELIMINATE “PERSPECTIVE MEMBER CHECKS BY HQ” • Eliminate “Lie Detector” Responses To Members Sending In “Bill Me” Cards
MEMBERSHIPRegion X Presidents’ Conference ALL CHAPTERS SHOULD HAVE A MEMBERSHIP PLAN WHICH INCLUDES • Recruiting Events • Emphasis On New Members • Have “All Inclusive” Packets For Distribution • Welcome And Acknowledge New Members • Recognition Of Guest(s) At Chapter Meeting • Conduct A Varity Of Programs