1. Recruiting New Members – Benefits of IEEE Membership and volunteer work Workshop 1

2. Recruiting New Members Benefits of IEEE Membership and volunteer work Problem 1: Low volunteering, few members Possible solutions:  one-to-one talks  information from IEEE (website)  offering services to students  interesting workshops/lectures  organizing trips

3. Recruiting New Members Benefits of IEEE Membership and volunteer work Problem 2: Finding new ideas for activities Possible solutions:  contacts to other Student Branches for new ideas  taking the opinion of the students (e.g. suggestion box, personal contacts)  getting a mentor (gold member or, industry)

4. Recruiting New Members Benefits of IEEE Membership and volunteer work Problem 3: Costs: Membership fees Possible solutions:  use of credit cards, bank transfer, international money order  50% off  stronger recruitment drive

5. Recruiting New Members Benefits of IEEE Membership and volunteer work Problem 4: Costs: Costs for activities Possible solutions: mentor, fundraising events, sponsors, gadgets, t-shirts, lectures/workshops, egg-drop-contest, technical trips