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PERSPECTIVES
Strategies for Spread the Word
Success Inspire
Leanna Lindquist, DTM Engage
Immediate Past District Director
Connect
There are five weeks left to become a
Distinguished Club. Five weeks for members to Nurture
submit educational awards. Five weeks to add a
total of 5 members to your base or get to twenty.
I belong to three clubs. Each club will have the
goals to be Presidents Distinguished. All are a and ask for time at a meeting
few members short. I’d like to share what we are • Ask every member to commit to bringing
doing to bring our numbers up. Perhaps some a guest
of these strategies will bring new members to • Respond to inquiries as soon as possible
your club. • Talk to someone where you hold your
• Advertise on Meetup—the District has a meetings
Meetup account, contact Phyllis Harmon • Ask if you can put information in an
print2pahs@gmail.com to become a e-newsletter, put up a flyer, make an
co-organizer and advertise your club (clubs announcement or add your meeting
report it brings guests to their meetings) to their event calendar?
• Update your Facebook Page or create one • Plan and execute fun meetings
• Post on community calendars Implementing a number of strategies at the
• Check your club website same time will give your club the best chance
• Is it current? of attracting new members. Involving all your
• Does it encourage visitors? members gives them ownership. Becoming a
• Is it engaging? Distinguished Club should be a source of pride
• Is your information accurate? for you and your members. Distinguished
• Welcome guests and follow up with them clubs have great reputations. They meet their
• Reach out to former guests members’ needs, hold good meetings, and
• Contact prior members attract new members. It takes effort to become
• Contact your local Chamber of Commerce a Distinguished club. I think it’s worth it.
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