Member Recruitment, Retention, and Engagement District Convention 2017 Gamaliel Ng, Division 47 Lt. Governor Michelle Ng, Member Recognition Chair Minghua Ong, Member Relations Chair

Sharing Time! Why did you join Key Club? Why did you stay? Which officers did you look up to?

The Membership Members are: Without the members, we wouldn’t be here. who we serve the future leaders our backbone the most important part of this organization Without the members, we wouldn’t be here. 3

Recruitment: The Pitch How do you promote Key Club? What catches interest? Why would anyone want to join a club that makes keys???

Reasons to Join Key Club Community Service Make a global impact Meet lots of people Leadership opportunities Self-development Safe and welcoming community College applications Learn new skills (graphic design, public speaking, writing, etc.) Memorable experiences Be a part of something bigger than yourself

Ways to Recruit Freshmen orientation booth Club Rush Sharing fun videos (RTC, Fall Rally, DCON, but also of service!) mass sharing on social media is effective: use overlays, videos, publications, etc. Classroom to classroom ask teachers if you can briefly present

Ways to Recruit “Bring a friend” Initiative at meetings Host a club social/fundraiser or invite them to division ones! Put up flyers and posters Request a school announcement (PA system)

Ways to Recruit Host a parent info night Having parent support in extra-curriculars is extremely beneficial for both the parent and member Talk about your own experience Your own, credible testimonies are extremely important, too! Utilize the resources available on the Cyberkey

So, now that you’ve recruited members… what’s next?

Retention & Engagement Retention is Keeping everyone happy Maintaining the members (no one leaves) Engagement is Reaching out Involving the members Inclusiveness These go together!

Why Do Members Leave? They feel like “just” a member They don’t think they make an impact Exclusivity/loneliness- no friends in the club They lose motivation They become too busy

What Can You Do? Recognition Commend new members on their first event Member of the Month/Member Spotlight End-of-Term Banquet Service Awards Food, Leis, Awards, etc. are great, but even a “thank you” goes a long way Make them feel appreciated and acknowledged 13

What Can You Do? Make personal connections Encouragement BEE the friendly face in the crowd, someone who is always dependable Encouragement BEE sure they know you believe in them push them to their goals Share your own stories BEEing relatable helps! 14

Important Takeaways We are nothing without the members we serve them! You don’t have to have an officer position to take action We are one ohana Balance the social and service aspects Keep an eye out and an ear open; everyone should feel included! 15

? ? Questions? Comments? Concerns? Go for it!

Acknowledgements The CNH Key Club District would like to acknowledge the following individuals who have contributed to this presentation over the years. Joceline Yu, Communications and Marketing Chair, 2016-2017 Michelle Ng, Member Recognition Chair, 2016-2017 Minghua Ong, Member Relations Chair, 2016-2017