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Send all correspondence and registrations to:

BPW- Waterford
PO Box 55
Waterford, WI 53185
  

Phone: 414-427-0220

Email: schingeck@msn.com

 

 
President: 

Mary Schingeck
 

 1st Vice President - Issues Mgmt. (Programs): 

Althea Haldeman
Treasurer:

Jill Holst

 2nd Vice President - Membership: 

Beulah Skewes
Recording Secretary: 

Mary Kacmarcik
 

 Corresponding Secretary & Web Master:

Mary Schingeck
 

Membership Retention Ideas

To grow, you must recruit 2 new members for 1 non-renewal

Emphasize retention as an ongoing priority

Pay special attention to first year members

Retention starts with the first contact even before joining

Members continually evaluate the value of their membership

Membership renewal is the last step in the retention process

Overcoming Objections Getting to YES!

Not Enough Time

*Offer membership on her terms*Offer guilt-free membership*Introduce the MAL category

Can't Afford the Dues

*Would your employer pay your dues?*Membership in is an investment in yourself *Membership dues are comparable to dues to other organizations.*Members dues give a voice to the thousands of women whose voice that cannot be heard*Give a Gift to yourself*Would monthly payments help?

I plan to relocate this year

*Membership can be transferred*Established network in your new location

I think I am too young for this group

*BPW provides leadership development in a non- threatening environment*You will be investing in yourself*BPW offers a variety of programs

I am not very interested in Advocacy issues

*BPW is about personal/professional development*BPW is about Leadership development*BPW is about networking and friendships

Are YOU Ready to Launch Your Renewal Campaign?

Recruit a team of active members

Assign each member a few contacts

Give each member the key messages

Call, write, or e-mail contacts during specified time-frame

Personal contact lets members know they are valued

Be friendly and enthusiastic about BPW

Be ready with BPW benefits

Follow-up with an invitation to attend the next meeting

Follow-up with personal appeal

If the member doesn't renew, Ask Why?

Nurturing New Members

Help new members to learn about the organization

Encourage new members to read their newsletters and Business Woman Magazine

Demonstrate the Website capabilities

Mentor the new member

Match the new member with an activity that meets her needs and connect with new members

Offer opportunities to participate but don't pressure

Ask for volunteers for simple duties like greeter

Thank members for helping/volunteering be sure they feel valued!

Orientation is Important!

It is never too late to hold an orientation

Feeling of belonging to something bigger

State, (District), and National Organization

Legacy message

History of BPW/USA and meaning of Emblem

History of State and LO

BPW Terminology

Parliamentary Procedure

Meetings, Conferences, Policy & Action Conference

Foundation, Career Advancement Scholarships

PAC, WOMENomics

Legislative Platform/Public Policy

ID, YC, Women Mean Business Awards

Be flexible, Have Fun, Allow time for questions