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For the Purpose of Prospecting, Choose Members Who Are:
- Not comfortable recruiting new members
- Looking for increased exposure
- Interested in meeting a lot of new people involved in the profession, industry or cause
- Willing to share their client base, colleague roster, and other prospective member information
- Looking for an outlet to use their creativity
Some Sources of Prospective Cadet Members:
- Church youth groups
- Girl and Boy Scout troops
- Sports teams
- Recreation centers, YMCA
- Summer camp programs
- After-school activities
- Music, dance, art classes at private places of learning
- Neighborhood
Some Sources of Prospective Senior Members:
- Organization sponsored functions
- Conventions
- Educational programs
- Trade shows
- Civic organizations
- Social events
- Workplace
- Professional or trade groups
- Community or charitable organizations
Tips for Prospecting:
- Tap the knowledge of existing members for developing and maintaining a prospect list
- Invite prospects to Wing or Squadron Commander’s Prospective Member Reception (perhaps a few minutes prior to meeting)
- Have plenty of membership applications available at the reception or event there are prospective members attending
NOTE: LINKS OR REFERENCES TO INDIVIDUALS OR COMPANIES DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN ENDORSEMENT OF ANY INFORMATION, PRODUCT OR SERVICE YOU MAY RECEIVE FROM SUCH SOURCES.
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