Membership and Court Development Catholic Daughters of the Americas State Officer’s Workshop • Scottsdale, Arizona
"The miracle is not that we do this work, but that we are happy to do it." Mother Teresa
Tips to Increase Membership
Educate Members National History Circle of Love Program All members carry a membership application in their purse or tote bag Educate Members
Market CDA History Book Order or design a membership brochure Flyers Add your email and website address on all promotional materials Invitations to the next meeting Market CDA
Market CDA Social Media Court website Email Personal testimonies Newsletters Market CDA
Market CDA Membership Tea/Drives Host events open to all Invite family members to help at events Wear CDA clothing Benefits of belonging to CDA Market CDA
Where do we find them? Friends Family members Coworkers Mass Women’s bible study Rosary groups Children/Grandchildren events Places you frequent Where do we find them?
Retaining Members Make members feel like they belong Get to know member’s strengths and offer opportunities to use their gifts Get to know the member personally Members add to CDA, but CDA adds to their life Retaining Members
Retaining Members Interesting speakers Everyone’s opinion counts No parking lot meetings Membership directory Retaining Members
Establishing a Membership Chairman Name a Chairman Establish a budget Secure materials Develop a plan Enlist the help of the members Establishing a Membership Chairman
Priest Packet Ask the National Membership Chairman for a priest packet Contents of the priest packet Share Magazine Introduction letters from National Chaplain and National Regent Short history of CDA Nine CDA brochures Priest Packet
Obtain the Court Development Handbook from National Membership and Court Development Chairman Quick Guide to instituting a new court Tools of the Trade (Section 9, Procedures Manual) Starting a new court
Guide for Instituting a New Court Quick guide for instituting a new court Step by step checklist New court data sheet Procession and recession Sample pulpit talk Institution of a new court Script for institution meeting and installation of officers National Chaplain’s Letter Description of Robes Guide for Instituting a New Court
Please do not hesitate to call or email if you have any questions. Emily Guilherme 951-907-3447 emthanga1@aol.com Contact Information
Thank you for your attendance and much success on your Membership Drives and Court Development