membership breakout group region x presidents’ conference september 14 - 16, 2009

MEMBERSHIPBREAKOUT GROUP

REGION X PRESIDENTS’CONFERENCE

SEPTEMBER 14 - 16, 2009LAKE JUNALUSKA, NC

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ATTRACTION OF NEW MEMBERS

RETENTION OF CURRENT MEMBERS

PRIMARY GOALS OF NARFE

ALL AGREE - - - TASKS ARE MONUMENTAL

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TWO SUGGESTIONS Money Mailer Value-Pak

Both suggestions provide access to potential members through the use of a wide-spread mailing via USPS

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COUPON APPROXIMATELY 9” x 6”

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COUPON APPROXIMATELY 3 1/2” x 8 1/4”

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WITHOUT STRONG RECRUITING EFFORTSOne Step Forward and Two Steps Backwards

MAIN RECRUITMENT TARGETActive Federal Employees

RETENTION RESOURCEUtilize the M-112 and M-114 Databases

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CURB CHAPTER LOSSVFC Does Not Close ChaptersHands-On approach Works Within VFC

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENTMentoring Leaders is Vital

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ENCOURAGE EACH CHAPTER TO FILL THE MEMBERSHIP CHAIRKeep Membership Chairperson Solely In

Membership

ELIMINATE “PERSPECTIVE MEMBER CHECKS BY HQ”Eliminate “Lie Detector” Responses To Members

Sending In “Bill Me” Cards

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ALL CHAPTERS SHOULD HAVE A MEMBERSHIP PLAN WHICH INCLUDES

Recruiting EventsEmphasis On New MembersHave “All Inclusive” Packets For DistributionWelcome And Acknowledge New MembersRecognition Of Guest(s) At Chapter MeetingConduct A Varity Of Programs