MEMBERSHIP BREAKOUT GROUP REGION X PRESIDENTS’ CONFERENCE SEPTEMBER , 2009 LAKE JUNALUSKA, NC

MEMBERSHIP Region X Presidents’ Conference ATTRACTION OF NEW MEMBERS RETENTION OF CURRENT MEMBERS PRIMARY GOALS OF NARFE ALL AGREE TASKS ARE MONUMENTAL

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

MEMBERSHIP Region X Presidents’ Conference COUPON APPROXIMATELY 9” x 6”

MEMBERSHIP Region X Presidents’ Conference COUPON APPROXIMATELY 3 1/2” x 8 1/4”

MEMBERSHIP Region X Presidents’ Conference

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

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

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

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