Thank you for supporting your
Local Council and WORD with Membership!
Membership Tips & Helpful Hints:
1. Plan your programs for the year and list the calendar of events in your membership brochure.
2. Give contact numbers for officers.
3. Take local/WORD brochures to meetings and classes to give to potential members. Follow up with a phone call.
4. Host a breakfast for administrators, supervisors, and reading specialists.
5. Send brochures, publicity mailings and announcements for programs to a wide range of potential members.
Ideas for Increasing Participationin Local Events and Membership |
|
Month | Membership Chair Task for a Successful Year |
August/September | Launch your Membership Kick-Off as planned- GOOD LUCK! |
October | If previous members haven’t renewed by October 15, personal contact would be beneficial. |
November | Review Membership list for your local council (Provided by C-Vent and WORD Membership Chair) |
December 1st | Deadline for confirming Membership list is accurate and not in need of revisions |
January | *Depending on C-vent, Membership Bill may be sent at this time. |
March | Confirm Membership list and communicate with WORD Membership Chair |
IRA Membership Support Tools |
To protect members’ confidentiality, WORD and IRA policy dictates that no membership list or information is shared with any outside entity.
For questions, comments, or more LINKS TO WORD FORMS, please contact Kristi Sherman or Denise Gudwin