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National Membership Workshop 2009

National Membership Workshop 2009. Post Development & Revitalization Overview. Topics. Post/community audit New post start-up & revitalization procedures Follow-up timeline for new post & revitalization activities Recognition & awards. Post/community Audit.

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National Membership Workshop 2009

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  1. National Membership Workshop2009 Post Development & Revitalization Overview

  2. Topics • Post/community audit • New post start-up & revitalization procedures • Follow-up timeline for new post & revitalization activities • Recognition & awards

  3. Post/community Audit • Evaluate your own post in the community • Share results/ideas w/group • What needs to change? • Share with your department, District and post membership

  4. Post/Community Audit

  5. Rating Scorecard

  6. Rating Score 0-4 dead 5-14 poor “Barely breathing” 15-24 below average “Early stage of malignancy” 25-35 average “Can be sold enthusiastically” 36-50 excellent “Sells itself”

  7. New Post Start &Revitalization • Determine need • Leads listing reports • Pamphlets/brochures • Other tools • Sample letters/news releases • Post/community resources • National staff, department & district officers

  8. Follow-up TimelineNew & Revitalized Post • Who is responsible? • When should follow-up start? • Why follow-up?

  9. Recognition and Awards • Who to recognize? • Why do we recognize? • How to recognize? • Types of awards • Who is eligible? • How to obtain?

  10. Typical Situations • Prospect 20-30 years old, married, two income family. Children from 5-12 years of age. Prospect not interested because of family commitments. • Prospect belongs to DAV, VFW, AMVETS. Not interested in joining another group. Doesn’t want to commit to more donations.

  11. Typical Situations • Prospect is on active duty. Has received free membership to VFW. Will join if Legion provides free membership. • Prospect is 60+ years old. Have made it this long without being a member, why now. Travels extensively and would not be home to attend a meeting anyway.

  12. Typical Situations • Prospect has not renewed membership even though they have been contacted by letter and telephone. Messages and letters are going unanswered. • Examples of sidewalk recruiting, cold calling, etc.

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