Annual Report for 2007
Kathy Foster, 2nd Vice President - Membership
Our slogan for 2007 was ONE + ONE --- DOUBLE OUR SUM --- RWOF IS SECOND
TO NONE!!! Our goal was achieved when RWOF was awarded FIRST
PLACE by FFRW as having the greatest increase in membership among
state clubs …… 75% by October. Our total on
December 31 was 137 members and 18 associates.
Membership falls into six (6) categories:
Membership Directory: This is published in February of each year
and monthly updates that are provided to members via email or
paper. We want everyone to stay in touch.
Membership Retention: During the membership renewal period,
non-renewing members from 2007 will be contacted by telephone and a
satisfaction survey will be conducted. Telephone calls and notes
will be sent throughout the year to non-attending members to stay in
touch and improve communication between members and the organization.
Membership Recruiting: Growth occurs through recruiting efforts
by our members. Guests who attend but do not join are contacted
to gauge interest in joining RWOF and information is sent as
requested. Members from prior years are contacted trying to
re-engage them in RWOF.
The bonus luncheon rewards program recognizes members who have
recruited new members by having her name placed in the monthly drawing
for a free lunch.
Welcome Committee: You invite them, we’ll make them feel
welcome. Everyone is greeted upon arrival, guests are
provided nametags and a ‘glad you visited letter.’ If
attending by themselves, guests are escorted to a seat in the dining
room. Visitors are recognized during the meeting and thanked for
their attendance.
Membership Packets: Requires assembly prior to meetings and contain
welcome letters, club information, volunteer opportunities, by-laws,
directory, NFRW booklet, membership trifold, Bill of Rights and Why I
am a Republican placard.
Birthday Recognition: Token birthday gifts are presented to our voting members monthly.
Website: www.rwof.org is an information source for members and marketing tool for prospective members.