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MEMBERSHIP BREAKOUT GROUP REGION X PRESIDENTS CONFERENCE SEPTEMBER 14 - 16, 2009 LAKE JUNALUSKA, NC Slide 2 MEMBERSHIP Region X Presidents Conference ATTRACTION OF NEW MEMBERS RETENTION OF CURRENT MEMBERS PRIMARY GOALS OF NARFE ALL AGREE - - - TASKS ARE MONUMENTAL Slide 3 MEMBERSHIP Region 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 Slide 4 MEMBERSHIP Region X Presidents Conference COUPON APPROXIMATELY 9 x 6 Slide 5 MEMBERSHIP Region X Presidents Conference COUPON APPROXIMATELY 3 1/2 x 8 1/4 Slide 6 MEMBERSHIP Region X Presidents Conference Slide 7 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 Slide 8 MEMBERSHIP Region X Presidents Conference CURB CHAPTER LOSS VFC Does Not Close Chapters Hands-On approach Works Within VFC LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT Mentoring Leaders is Vital Slide 9 MEMBERSHIP Region 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 Slide 10 MEMBERSHIP Region 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