• Invite:  You are each here because someone took the time to invite you.  You became a member for a variety of reasons.  Public service, networking, social are most often mentioned but the reasons are as varied as each of our members.  We all have a story to tell, share your story with others by getting them to one of our meetings.

• Introduce:  Once here introduce your guest to other members.  Make them feel welcome.

• Inform:  Inform them about AAUW and specifically about your branch.

• Inquire:  Following the meeting/project, inquire about the experience.  Continue to follow up and invite prospective member back.  If all goes well, we have just gained a new member.

• Integrate: Integrate them as a member of the branch, make sure they join an interest group, are on the newsletter distribution list, etc.

• Invest:  Continue to invest in the member by checking if they need transportation to a meeting, follow up if they haven’t attended a meeting in a while, invite them to work on a project, etc.

• Inspire:  Make sure the message about AAUW and your branch is out in the community, the stories will inspire your members and others.