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Join us for the October 16, 2013, webinar focused on developing quality best practices in communication and membership development within sections and branches. This session highlights essential strategies for collaboration with the Geographic Services Department and the Leader Training Committee, as well as innovative approaches for member engagement. Learn how to collect and share valuable best practices and discover tools such as the Best Practices Guide and award nomination forms designed to optimize the benefits of ASCE membership. Contact us for more information!
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DevelopingQuality Best Practices Communication Continuing Education Section Operations Membership Development Government Relations Public Outreach Student Outreach Other
CollectingWorthy Best Practices • Section / Branch Communication • With the Geographic Services Department (GSD) • With the Leader Training Committee (LTC) • Section / Branch Award Nomination Forms • Submission of “Best Practices Information Request Form” to LTC
SharingBest Practices • Best Practices Guide for Sections and Branches • http://www.asce.org/Regions-Sections-Branches/Publications-and-Resources/Publications-and-Resources/ (under “Best Practices) • Semi-annual Section / Branch Best Practice Webinars (today) • Best Practice articles in the Section Informant • Best Practice Breakout Sessions • Workshop for Section and Branch Leaders (WSBL) • Presidents and Governors Forum (PGF) • Annual Conference
Membership Analyses • Committee formed to identify ways to optimize the value of ASCE membership • Performed membership survey, internal/external interviews, best practices research, and demographic analyses • Identified areas in need of improvement • Informed meeting planning (day/evening, formats, topics, speakers) • Identified member affiliations (e.g., NSPE, SAME, university alumni, etc.) • Identified demographic trends (e.g., historical shifts, areas of interest, participation levels, etc.) Membership Development Christian Manalo, P.E., DEE, M.ASCE National Capital Section, Washington DC Metropolitan 703.377.1697 manalo_christian@bah.com
Member Affiliations Monthly Meeting Attendance Areas of Interest (1998 vs 2010) Daytime Population Distribution Evening Population Distribution Age and Gender Distribution
Younger Members • Monthly activities • Networking • Socials • Volunteering • Be creative! • Younger Member Spotlight • Involve local Student Chapters – future members! Membership Development Danielle Welborn, P.E., M.ASCE Baton Rouge Branch, Louisiana Section 225.907.7821 daniellewelborn@yahoo.com
Fellow Upgrade Promotion • Determine who is eligible • Advance from Member Grade • Licensed P.E. and/or P.L.S. • Provide 3 references from ASCE Members (at least 2 must be Fellow) • Must be nominated • Min. 10 years of “important work” in engineering or surveying • Inform member of their eligibility • After approval by MARC, acknowledge member’s new status at Branch luncheon Membership Development Danielle Welborn, P.E., M.ASCE Baton Rouge Branch, Louisiana Section 225.907.7821 daniellewelborn@yahoo.com
Evolutionof New Best Practices Develop and improve an existing Best Practice Think outside the box Remember to share what you learn! Contact LTC for a submission form or download online
Thanks for Participating! Questions? • Contact: • Nancy Berson @ nberson@asce.org • Marie Stamm @ marie.asce@gmail.com • Doug Knapp @ douglas.knapp.asce@gmail.com