Every chapter needs a Membership Director

Recruitment is the key to ensuring that your chapter constantly has new energy and interest in the chapter.  It is a good idea to have a membership director as an officer of your chapter.  The membership director can be appointed by the President with approval from the Board of Directors or elected by the chapter. He/she is charged with continued growth of the chapter by adding to the membership and retention of membership.

 Information for membership directors

1. Current chapter members are the best recruitment tools you have! The majority of your new members will hear about the chapter through direct contact with members. It is important to keep chapter members energized and enthused.

2 . Make sure current chapter members recognize their role in the chapter's recruitment efforts and are able to articulate the benefits of being a member of IISE and your chapter .  
3. Make sure all new chapter members have joined IISE or have renewed their IISE membership.

4. It is important that the membership director talk directly with the members. The valuable information received from talking with them can be used to change or enhance the services the chapter provides to members.

5. Pair a new member up with an established member.

6. Introduce new members in your newsletter or on your website.

7. Accurate contact infomation is very important. Encourage members to update their contact information with IISE Headquarters so that your roster reflects the most current information.

8. Have your committee members greet and welcome attendees at chapter events and identify potential new members.

9. Develop a list of potential new members.

10. Perhaps plan a "new member night" to introduce new people into the group. 

11. Contact new members to welcome them to the chapter - perhaps a new member welcome letter.

12. Train new Membership Director, turn over all records and documents and ensure smooth transition.

 

 

Appoint or elect a Membership Director for your chapter!