Membership
The Membership Committee is one of the most vital committees in our Association. Our Bylaws state, “The Membership Committee shall be responsible for devising ways to increase and maintain membership in the Association”. The Chapter level is most important as it has the most direct personal contact with the members. To devise ways to increase and maintain membership in the Associations. Provide resources and best practices to engage members.
Board Liaison: Jennifer Montague | secretary@nawicsaltlake.org
Chairperson(s): Emily Terrell | emily.terrell@okland.com & Jennifer Stone | jennifer.stone@big-d.com
Frequency: Ongoing throughout the year
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Brief description of responsibilities:
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New Members
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Monthly review of membership list-welcome & initiate new members at membership meeting
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New member welcome kits. Make sure everyone gets a name badge.
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Assign new members to a committee and/or member.
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Introductions and networking.
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New member NAWIC 101 orientation/breakfast. Held twice a year with new members, President and Membership Chair (or 2 board members if not available).
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Current Members
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Random check in with members. Are they ok, are they getting what they want out of the association.
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Encourage involvement.
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Send cards for milestones.
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Reach out if not coming to meetings or if life event.
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Retention of Members
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Reach out members who are close to having membership expire/those who are no longer members? Inform them of purpose, goals, benefits of organization.
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Spotlight one member at each membership meeting.
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Remote reach out -mix up meeting locations or offer virtual for those out of SLC area.
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