MEMBERSHIP MEMBERSHIP MEMBERSHIP

HOW GREAT IS THE HARVEST

Total Membership Number 11% ↑ 8.2% ↑ Beginning + Recruited

Members Recruited vs. Dropped Number

Members Recruited, Transferred in, and Reinstated vs. Dropped Number

Total Membership Accounting Numbers

Membership Reinstatement Total Members Dropped 789 Total Members Reinstated 205 Percentage Saved 26%

National Membership Emphasis Mail Campaigns OPM blind mail lists. 8-10% return Lapsed Member Mailing Membership and Conference Lists Additional Follow-up Mailings Dues Withholding Pre-Retirement Seminar Program NARFE Magazine Cover Wrap

National Emphasis (cont.) Legislative Conferences of Postal Associations. Crystal City, VA National & Local Conferences of Government Agencies, etc. Member Reward Programs $8.00 “Finder’s Fee” & Recruiter Pin Membership Development Program (Advertising)

National Emphasis (cont.) Exhibit Materials. Chapter/Federation Operation Development. (Staff Position) NARFE Membership Survey Retention Initiatives Monthly “Members dropped” report to Chapters 3rd renewal notice – to follow magazine wrap

National Emphasis (cont.) Integrated plan Develop a Chapter membership plan. Support the Chapter/Federation operation development program. Aggressively pursue contact of members that have received 2nd renewal and dropped notices.

National Emphasis (cont.) Integrated plan Membership outreach via pre-retirement seminars, information booths, attendance at conferences, etc. Promote the dues withholding program. Place an emphasis on current federal employees.

What can/should a chapter do? Get Started ! Develop a Plan Include one major recruiting activity for the year. Evaluate your meeting location, agenda, friendliness, information, openness/comfort level Evaluate your meeting programs Ask what your Chapter can do within your community Review your finances and budget

What can/should a chapter do? Sow the Seeds Conduct an outreach activity Information booth Pre-retirement seminar Contact prospective members Promote activities to attract both current federal employees and federal retirees Joint meetings with other organizations Programs with special guests Community awareness projects

What can/should a chapter do? Cultivate the Crop Newsletter Newspaper/media announcements & articles Letter campaign - Utilize the M112 - Promote dues withholding All member contact -Telephone campaign or letter campaign Chapter meeting phone tree

What can/should a chapter do? Enjoy the Harvest If we plan our approach, sow the seeds of information about NARFE, and cultivate the interests and needs of our membership, then as leaders of our chapters we have done our part The harvest can be unpredictable, but remember: If we do not try or ask, the answer is always NO!

MONTHLY M112 REPORT Useful Information each Month New members, retirees & current employees Members transferred into Chapter Members reinstated Members that have received a 2nd dues notice Members transferred out of Chapter Members that have been dropped New prospective members

Internet Access Access the NARFE Web site – www.narfe.org Click on “Member Sign In” Fill in - Last name: Rumsey, ID #: 10511407 Click on “Login” Click on “Chapter Reports” Fill in – User Name: 031139rumsey Password: pres031139 Click on “Enter” You can now view, download, and print your chapter reports

Internet Access Access the NARFE Web site – www.narfe.org Click on “Member Sign In” Fill in - Last name: Rumsey, ID #: 10511407 Click on “Login” Click on “Forms” Click on “Requisition for Printed Supplies” Fill out form and follow instructions