1. VIND – Officer Training
Squadron Membership Officer
April 17, 2011

2. It Starts in the Classroom
A Regular Membership is offered upon passing the CPS Boating Course with the related dues waived for the first year
An Associate Membership is offered upon passing a CPS PCOC Course with the related dues waived for the first year

3. It Starts in the Classroom
Therefore attendance by the Membership Officer in the classroom is essential during:
Registration night
A night when a presentation on CPS is made
Or as often as necessary to answer questions on membership
Don’t forget to inform students about the many courses and seminars CPS has to offer
Inform them of all the benefits of Membership

4. Upon Successful Course Completion
Ensure Certificates of Qualification are obtained on a timely basis for presentation to new Members
Ensure all new Members:
Receive National, District and Squadron publications
Receive their membership cards, and
That their names are placed on all appropriate distribution lists
Ensure they are made aware of Squadron functions
Keep their interest while their enthusiasm is still active
At functions they should be greeted with enthusiasm and introduced to other members
They should NOT be left alone

5. Ongoing Membership Duties
Keep and maintain membership records which include:
Names, addresses, telephone numbers, address
Grades and courses completed
Membership type
Boat information (type, name, MMSI, etc.)
Assist members by encouraging them to maintain their profiles within WBAS
Some Squadrons have their membership perform many of the actual WBAS modifications for their members

6. Ongoing Membership Duties
Establish a program for contacting Members whose renewals of membership are not received promptly and encourage these persons to renew
Process applications for transfers, reinstatement, etc.
Advise appropriate Squadron Officers of members dropped from membership
E.g. Newsletter mailings, phoning committee, etc.

7. Ongoing Membership Duties
Prepare membership reports to Squadron Bridge and provide recommendations on all matters relating to membership
Where possible attend District meetings

8. Membership Retention
Become familiar with the Membership Retention Handbook