SUGGESTIONS FOR INCREASING MEMBERSHIP 

1. Set a goal for the number of initiates needed to maintain 25 active members.
2. Plan a Prospective Member party.  A copy of a proposed procedure is attached.
3. Invite prospective members and their parents to installations and other open events.
4. Invite prospective members to social events.
5. Think up new activities to spark ENTHUSIASM.
6. Read Form 10s in Bethel meeting, so that girls will know exactly how many members they have and how many they have LOST.
7. Prepare a membership roster each term to give to each member.
8. FOLLOW UP immediately if a daughter missed a meeting, with a telephone call or a ‘missing you’ card.
9. Prepare a CALENDAR OF EVENTS for the term and send out to all members.
10. Have Special Nights for members who have not been attending regularly.  Send special invitations.
11. Guardians, Associate Guardians, and the Line officers speak to each girl before and after each meeting.  Talk to her about things of interest to her!
12. Pay special attention to your younger members.  Older members must be careful not to make the younger girls feel unimportant and on the outside of the group.
13. Involve new members and their parents as soon as possible.  Ask them to help with refreshments, make invitations, etc.
14. Assign sponsors or “Big Sisters” to each new girl, to help make her feel comfortable and special.