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.