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

Membership

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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

Membership

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Portuguese

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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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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