The purpose of the NMA Membership Committee is to promote membership, attendance at meetings, and participation in activities.
Membership Committee Plan
Objectives
Increase membership
Increase participation in chapter activities
Assure communications among members and candidates for membership concerning chapter activities, policies, and plans
Identify and resolve membership concerns
Promote the mutual interests of the chapter, parent organization, and NMA
Responsibilities
Develop and deploy a recruiting strategy to increase membership
Contact former chapter members to encourage renewal
Target retirees for membership in accordance with the revised chapter eligibility rules
Contact and encourage employees who have achieved, or who are pursuing, the Certified Manager/Associate Certified Manager designation to join the chapter
Coordinate the June Membership Bash
Distribute new member certificates/pins at membership meetings
Recognize new members in the East Tennessee Leadership Chapter newsletter
Assign Membership Committee members to greet NMA members and guests at monthly meetings
Update membership name tags for preferred names
Develop and implement innovative approaches to communicate chapter services to members
Update NMA Membership Application and Information Sheet
Update the East Tennessee Leadership Chapter Handbook
Request members to complete an NMA Membership Application and Information Sheet in order to update chapter records
Conduct at least one membership survey during the year; evaluate the results; and channel suggestions to the appropriate committees, officers, and members of the board of directors
Be alert to members' concerns and forward as appropriate