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Collective Impact: Role of Recruitment and Retention 42nd Biennial Convention Soroptimist International of the Americas Governors Round Table MembershipTRANSCRIPT
INCREASING COLLECTIVE IMPACT: ENGAGING OTHERS IN THE SOROPTIMIST
MISSIONMEMBERSHIP
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR NICOLE SIMMONS
Soroptimist International of the Americas
July 16-17, 2012
42nd Biennial Convention Soroptimist International of the Americas
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IncreasingMembership
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Collective Impact:Role of Recruitment and Retention
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Collective Impact:Role of Recruitment and Retention
Stronger leaders Civility amongst members Attractive to prospects Welcoming new & seasoned
members Moves us forward Healthy club atmosphere
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IncreasingDiversity
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ageracegender
intelligence
ethnicity
sexual orientation
mental healthphysical healthbehavior
Diversity
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Inclusion
feeling respectedbelonging
supportive energy
valued for who you are
commitment from others makes people feel essential
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Ignoring Diversity & Inclusion
Missed opportunities Soroptimist could “die out”
Loss of revenue
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Challenges & Disconnects
1.In your region, what informal routines or customs exist that could make members uncomfortable? How can these be changed?
2.What formal practices exist in your region that could discourage diversity among members? How might these be changed?
3.Is there resistance to change in your region? How can that resistance be addressed?
What Can We Do to Overcome them?
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SIA Membership Resources Available
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Japanese
Spanish
KoreanTaiwanese
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Top Picks for Hot Topics! Healthy club atmosphere Attracting prospects Follow-up with prospective members Orientation/ Mentoring Civility More open to change and being a modern
club Leadership Financial obligations
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Collective Impact:Governors Role –Membership Region Chairs
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Membership History
Clubs Members1991-1992 1,468
46,4672001-2002 1,496
45,0722011-2012 1,366
36,295As reported in annual SI Supplement: Federation Report – Statistical Information
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RMC Responsibilities Promote membership objectives Assist clubs with member
recruitment/retention efforts Support and assist new clubs Serve as a liaison between the federation
and clubs
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RMC Duties “Membership” represented during Region
Conference Facilitate transfer of Introduction Forms Review membership reports Counsel and assist clubs in low
membership Regularly visit the SIA website
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All Eyes Are On You!
Champion Membership Growth & Development!
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Develop clubs leaders Encourage hospitality Attractive to prospects Welcoming Change/Modern Healthy clubs
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