Exploring The Possibilities of Membership International Membership Committee

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DKG Membership Recruitment Plan A Strategy for Recruiting and Retaining Members

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A New Plan for Membership Overview Prospect Card Invitation Letter Recommendation Form Initiation Letter Visit DKG website – Membership Committee

A Few Things to Note Match members and prospects Vote on Prospect list (committee vets) Sponsors - Mentors International Membership Committee6

DKG Mentoring Conversations Strengthening our Profession One Conversation at a Time

Mentoring Goals Professional relationships Support system Safe learning environment International Membership Committee8

How does it look? There are two members to each Mentoring Conversation. One is a veteran in the common field of interest. One has five years or less experience in the field International Membership Committee9

Conversations… Keep in touch! Chose the best way! International Membership Committee10

Framing the Conversation The Mentee will… Honor confidentiality Be open to receiving ideas, support and guidance Communicate openly Sincerely work to build her practice The Mentor will… Honor confidentiality Effective communicate Give support, advice and counsel Promote reflection through asking questions Work to coach and encourage her mentee International Membership Committee11

General Requirements DKG Member Involved in conversation field Willing to connect personally International Membership Committee12

Partner up to Practice Be a mentor OR be a mentee Then switch International Membership Committee13

The Conversation The mentor’s starting questions… What is working? What are your challenges? What are your next steps? How can I help you? International Membership Committee14

DKG Collaborative Communities Building Commitment through Engagement

Collaborative Communities International Membership Committee16

What would your ideal collaborative community look like? Talk with your neighbors and share your vision for your community. Collaborative Communities International Membership Committee17

What sort of personal and professional growth items would you like to see posted in a group collection? Collaborative Communities International Membership Committee18

How could these communities also be used to build leadership skills across the society? Groups for society leaders to share information and ideas Webinars for members to discuss society issues Videos or presentations for use in chapter meetings Collaborative Communities International Membership Committee19

Member ID is username Default password is dkg2014society Create a profile Update contact information Join in a community Member Portal International Membership Committee20

How many social media outlets do you think have a DKG presence? Other Ways to Connect International Membership Committee 21

Please take a few minutes to share any ideas you have for making good use of Collaborative Communities and social media in DKG. We appreciate your input. Let us have your ideas! International Membership Committee22