Susan Hennum Membership Growth Chair Marshall Kregel Technology Chair Jim Walther New Club Building Chair

This session is about CHANGE... Let’s look at how we can do that... S S

Attendees Beaumont. Jasper Mid-County, Nederland Orange Orange Golden K Port Arthur Silsbee Annual Membership Campaign Monthly Newsletter Facebook PageSend Newsletter to Public WebsiteUse Eliminate to recruit2 or more SLPClub Membership Chair Club Membership Committee Club Brochure Roster Analysis Monthly Service Projects J

DIVISION 10 Club Name Populati on Mbr. Cnt Ave. Age of Mbrs. Reporti ng DOB Tren d Mbrs Mar 2013 Beaumont 118, Jasper 7, Mid-County, Nederland 17, Orange 18, Orange Golden K 18, Port Arthur 53, Silsbee 6, , S

OPEN DISCUSSION ON YOUR CLUB

How Can You Flip Your Club? Are you having Fun and Learning? Do you have Future Leaders lined up? Is your club Interesting and what’s the Plan? S

F – Fun L – Learning/ Leadership I – Interesting P - Planning Overview

F is for FUN Fun meetings Fun events Fun members Fun service S

Fun meetings Look at the smiles! Top 10 fun ways to get to know new members. Make meetings fun S

Fun events New locations Social events Home hospitality S

Fun members Recognition and rewards Special K or kudos Stake your members! District store rewards Honor someone with an Eliminate Donation Door Hangers S

Fun service projects & events with SLPs  Volleyball with Key Club and CKI  Miniature golf with K-Kids and Builders Club  Kids Against Hunger Ramp Building Use your SLP to help with Fundraising for Eliminate! Partner with the Youth and split the Proceeds! S

L is for Learning New member orientation District & Kiwanis International conventions CLE – for presidents and secretary/treasurer Webinars Zone Conferences S

OR……L is for Leadership Have your Officer Team in place for at least 3 years out Step up to Leadership in your club! Be an Eliminate Project Club Coordinator Be a Lt. Governor Reach for a Dream ….Be a T/O Governor!!! S

Interesting Programs Events People

Planning  Succession planning – Have your leaders 3 years out!  Annual membership campaigns  Community Analysis  Club brochure  Business card invites  Great programs  Education/Webinars S

IS MEMBERSHIP YOUR FROG IN THE ROOM? S

Now That We Are Flipped How Do We Start our Membership Campaign? Appoint a Membership Chairman S

Who Should Be Your Membership Chair? S

Motivate and inspire members Enlist club members to serve on their committee Lead by example Create fun and excitement around recruiting Have great attendance Be a great communicator Be positive and open to new ideas Skillful delegator J

Set growth goals at the beginning of each year. Things To Do First! 25 % Create an ongoing plan for recruitment of new members and retention Create and update new membership packets including volunteer interest form. Identify your Club Mission. J

Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. Defining Statement…… J

Let’s Get Started! Marshall Kregel….. Why is Marketing and Media Important to Your Success? M

Strong membership committee Community assessment Club member inventory J

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Look At Your Membership Options? Traditional Members Those who can attend your weekly meetings. Do your dues include your meals?? Corporate Members Project Members (only for clubs who charge for meals) Pay for meals only when they attend. S

Does Your Club Have A Website?. Do you have a QR code? Do you have a brochure and business card? S

Club Brochure J

Have Your Kiwanis Business Card Ready! This entitles you to one free dinner… White Rock Kiwanis Club Meets Tuesday at 6:30 pm on Thursday At Chubby’s Northwest Hwy & Jupiter Rd. We Save Lives! Front Back S

Where can I get a list of organizations? Chamber of Commerce Local Government Websites Elected Officials Website Find a Church Website United Way Website—non-profits Compare List to Club Membership What industries/major organizations are missing What levels of representation are missing Develop contact lists for each industry J

Preparation: (3-4 weeks) Organize club into industry specific networking teams Order promotional material Train teams on process Recruiting period (5-6 weeks) Hold a recruiting event (allow 1 week) Follow-up recruiting (4 weeks) J

Set Up A Postcard to Recruit With! S

Don’t Forget To Have Your Membership Applications and Criminal Background Checks S

Create and update the club membership roster. Recognize and reward members often. Establish a regular schedule for new member orientation and induction. KIWANIS KOLLEGE S

SHOW YOUR KIWANIS PRIDE!!! Get people in your Neighborhood Talking! S

Share Your Personal Story! I love Kiwanis because it gives me the opportunity to serve those less fortunate. I feel like I really make a difference when I help collect shoes for the Shoes for Orphan Souls S

How Do We Turn Speakers into Members??? Speaker’s Gift from District Store Thank you card with a donation to the Eliminate Project in the speaker’s name ALWAYS……. HAND THEM AN APPLICATION AND INVITE THEM TO RETURN! S

Other Ideas to Increase Membership Club satellites Project Partnership Clubs Corporate memberships Social media: Facebook and Twitter HAND THEM AN APPLICATION!!! S

Are You On Linked-In? Recent Study on Linked In Stated….. Fewer boomers have been volunteering Lately. One reason is their inability to find places where they can help out in a way that’s more meaningful – to themselves! J

Plan Your Club’s Success No one plans to fail... They just fail to plan. Planning for your club’s success will increase membership and retention. S

Retention Members will stay in a program when they are engaged and committed However, they leave when factors discourage continued involvement Nurturing relationships is worth your time–the payoff is–they become loyal members J

Now That You Are Ready Where Do You Go For Help? And….How do I use this Fantastic site??? J

The District NCB Website: 1.Governor’s comments 2.The District NCB Team 3.Special Resources 4.Susan’s Membership Resources J

Main Menu:Create Account J

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Need Help??? Susan Hennum/Membership Growth Chair Jim Walther/NCB Chairman