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Membership Wrap up What worked and What Didn’t Membership Workshop NYSW, Inc. Annual Conference May 30-June 1, 2014
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How did you attract & retain members? How did you promote the member benefits? How did you use the Training videos / workshops and other tools on the website? How did you use the marketing materials?
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The Member Benefits There are personal and chapter benefits to being a member. Personal benefits include, but are not limited to: Membership in a professional, statewide organization Membership in a chapter in your community that sponsors educational programs Access to the programming guide Access to the Statewide database directory Information on current legislative issues Training on how to contact your local, state or federal legislator Member benefits programs such as discounted life insurance, discounted marketing materials and discounted web services Attendance at State and Region meetings for networking purposes Chapter benefits include, but are not limited to: A chapter page on the NYSWI web site Access to the calendar of events to promote your local events Access to the programming guide Prerecorded workshops that can be used at chapter meetings Membership promotion materials such as banners, informational post cards and buttons Access to the tool kit, which includes sample agendas, budgets, bylaws, etc.
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The Membership Tips #1Create a welcoming environment at meetings #2Plan interesting programs and events #3Partner with organizations in your area #4Hold a member forum #5Educate new members
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The Membership Tips #6Help & support members and women in your area #7Mentor Program #8Sponsor a one-year membership #9Remind members to renew #10Thank and recognize renewing members
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The Website tools Programs – Athena – Career Recognition – New Careerist – Political Development – Youth Leadership (Reality Store) Did you hold a Region or local Chapter program?
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The Website Tools Welcome to the NYSW Members Site Please remember to keep your profile up to date. Click on the "My Profile" tab to update your information. How to increase membership idea: April 2014 - Membership Committee DOC | PDFDOCPDF March 2014 - Geneva Chapter DOC|PDFDOCPDF Marketing the Benefits of Membership - PowerPoint | WorksheetPowerPoint Worksheet July 2013 - Susquehanna Chapter New Member Orientation - PDF | PowerpointPDFPowerpoint
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More Website tools Chapter Information Training Videos/Workshops NYSW Membership Presentation - Understanding NYSW Marketing the Benefits of Membership - PowerPoint | WorksheetPowerPoint Worksheet Meetings, Minutes, Motions Oh My Leadership - Understanding Your Role and Responsibilities Programming, Networking, Community Treasurer Workshop New Member Orientation - PDF | Powerpoint ByLawsPDFPowerpoint Chapter Model Bylaws ByLaws Approval Form Chapter Model Duties
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More Website Tools Annual Awards – Athena Society, Region & Chapter Awards, Women in Business Month, Women’s History Month, Membership, Caught in the Act. What impact did the award programs have on your chapter? Which ones did you enter?
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Annual Awards Athena Society Membership award – 2 one-year memberships to active or retired women in the military Region & Chapter Awards – Recognition for Advocacy, Programming & Youth Leadership Women in Business Month Award – recognition to chapter who sponsored or held a Women in Business month event
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Annual Awards Women’s History Month Award – 50 word description to be recognized at conference Membership Award – 2 state memberships or 3 student state memberships awarded to chapter who planned a Community Outreach event or project involving young women in the community Caught in the Act Award – Recognize members having fun while supporting NYSW, Inc.’s mission and vision
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The Marketing Materials Marketing SAMPLE Membership Brochure - can be customized to your organizationSAMPLE Membership Brochure Membership Materials Order Form – Brochures – Letterhead/Envelopes – Business Cards – Pocket Folders ?How have you used NYSW marketing materials?
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Thank you for coming Neale Steiniger, Membership Chair nsteiniger@si.rr.com Dana Rachlin, Membership Vice Chair dana@greenpointchamber.com Mary Elle n Morgan, Chapter Liaison Dmmea@aol.com
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