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Making Exciting Membership Meetings HappenChris Vochoska,
CSPMembership Chair Bakersfield, CA
1BakersfieldSan DiegoLos AngelesSan FranciscoSacramentoChris Why
are you here?Where is Bakersfield?Oakland
Chris to intro
Whole intro should take 5 minutes.
Time left: 40 min2Meeting Excitement Exercise List some ways to
increase the excitement in membership meetings. Capture your info
on a worksheet (or easel if available).
Chris
Time for explanation & independent thinking: 5 minutes
Time left: 32 minutes3
The only reason I am here is because of 466 Bakersfield Chapter
MembersProfessional Development(Nerdy but could be fun)
Professional Development QuestionsBakersfield Chapter
ASSEOctober 1, 2014
Mark RuderProfessional Development6
1.) Which of the following refers to the process of bonding a
flammable liquid dispensing can? Connecting the can to a grounding
rod Connecting the can to a grounding strap Connecting the can to
the equipment ground Connecting the can to other conductive
objects7
Answer: D Bonding is the process of connecting two or more
conductive objects together by means of a conductor to minimize the
potential difference between them.
Grounding is the process of connecting the conductive object to
the ground.8
2.)The recommended height of a firewall separating oxygen and
fuel gasses should be how high? 3 feet 5 feet 7 feet 9 feet9
Answer:BOSHA 1910.252 requires a separation of at least 20 feet
between oxygen and fuel gas cylinders or a firewall with a hour
fire rating at least 5 feet high.10
3.)When required to use PPE, the employee must be trained in all
of the areas except?
How to purchase PPE When PPE is necessary The limitations of the
PPE How to properly don, doff, adjust, and wear PPE11
3. Answer:A1910.123 (f)(1) The employer shall provide training
to each employee who is required by this section to use PPE. Each
such employee shall be trained to know at least the following:When
PPE is necessary;What PPE is necessary;How to properly don, doff,
adjust, and wear PPEThe limitations of the PPE; and,The proper
care, maintenance, useful life and disposal of the PPE.12
4. A standard combustible gas indicator reads in
_______________________?
percentage of LEL tenths of LEL percentage of LFL directly in
tenths or hundredths13
4. Answer: AThe standard hot wire combustible gas detector reads
in percent LEL. 14Round Table IntroductionsLet Us Know
YourName/Home ASSE Chapter including City, State (and country if
not USA)Position in the chapter If First time Leadership Conference
attendee? Other (30 second max time announcement)
Chris
Time for explanation & independent thinking: 5 minutes
Time left: 32 minutes15The Patriotic Pledge Training Chris says
And we pledge because we are the(Watch for my fist pump) You Say
AMERICAN We say Society of Safety Engineers
Chris
Time for explanation & independent thinking: 5 minutes
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Why Meeting Attendance?(A Positive Meeting Experience)Gives
Members & Guests What They Want!Networking, Jobs, Fellowship,
Solutions, Ideas, Professional Development, Fun!Increases
Membership Value; More Likely toRemain Members, Recruit Guests
& New Members, Volunteer, be a Future Leader. Is Better for the
Speaker and ChapterMore (Audience) Energy/Leverage for Good Future
Speakers
Chris
Time for explanation & independent thinking: 5 minutes
Time left: 32 minutes18Chapter Meeting-
ConsiderationsGuest/Seeker FocusedDianas Rule of 45
Diana Stegall, CSP, CFPS, ALCM, ARM, CPCUPresident Northwest
Chapter
Chapter Meeting- ConsiderationsIs the Meeting Environment
Welcoming? Fun? No Egos? Caring?Will anyone know that I am coming?
That I am present? That I attended? Will anyone look like me? (High
Draft Pick) Pre-established greeters
Chapter Meeting- ConsiderationsIntro Slide Show Playing (with
their names/faces)Is Music An Option?Environment Fun? (e.g. not
Sterile )
Chapter Meeting- ConsiderationsGreat Speakers Tend to Draw
BetterTopic Selection Strategy-Broad/SpecializedSafety,
Environment, Workers Comp, others Meeting value not solely on
speaker/topicFacilitate networking opportunities between
guests/members
Names-pictures-names-introductions-names-relationships (Membership
Update Sheet)
Chapter Meeting- ConsiderationsWhat other opportunities exist
for networking (so the chapter meeting is not the only place
connections happen)?Social Events New Member Social with Executive
board Tours Educational, Facility, Wine tasting, student events
Personal Delivery of Officer Directory (New Members) and Exit
Survey (Former Members)
The Role of Membership Leaders and Making Exciting Meetings
HappenCommittee ReportsShort & Sweet/Officer Variety The
Membership AppealJobs Pipeline/Conduit Benefiting members,
employers, guests, potential members e.g. Who filled the job(s)? Do
we know them yet?What do we need to change to give our members what
they want?
Chapter Meeting- ConsiderationsPre-PlanningDates, Locations,
Topics, Communication, Good & Reasonably priced food/drinkTime
of day, Day of week, Networking time, CEUsKnow what attendees
wantRelevant interests/industries, Assess, Survey
Other ConsiderationsFirst meeting Free for a new memberBring a
guestBring three guests, receive your meal free Bring your
bossDrawing for members based on attendance or 50/50 for all
Supplement cost for out of work or E board
For A Positive Meeting Experience - Get The Word
OutWebsiteEmailChapter NewsletterPhone CallsPost Cards
Timing27Track AttendanceSign in sheet with place for email/phone
for non-memberFollow-up thank you by email or phoneFirst
timersGuestsThose who havent shown up for a few months
Anyone Here from One of these Chapters with Double Digit
Growth?
April 27, 2003, before Game 4 of the NBA playoffs between the
Portland Trailblazers and Dallas Mavericks.
Natalie Gilbert, a 13-year-old who won a series of contests for
the opportunity to sing the National Anthem at this event, stepped
out onto the court.
This event included over 10000 fans in the arena along with a
national TV audience, flashing lights, and a military guard.
Leadership Is ActionInsert Footer Here31
Each Other Resource Review
Kim Review materials on thumb drive. Talk about the materials
collected and will be provided post meeting.
Chris closing remarks.
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Officer Central
33Questions?Feel free to contact me anytime!
Chris Vochoska [email protected]
Bonus ResourcesFeel free to contact me anytime!
Chris Vochoska [email protected]
Email
Phone CallsDivide and conquerMessages fineCommunicate excitement
Provide reasons for them to attendAsk them to update their email
addressAsk if they have any questions
Society Membership BenefitsFeatureBenefitProfessional
Development Discounts Increased Value by Expanding Skills &
Knowledge/CEUs/Save $$$Networking/Membership DirectorySociety
Connections for career support.PS Journal/Keeping up w/New EHS
Regulations & PracticesCutting Edge Info to help companies and
clients effectively manage SH&E.On-Line ArchivingSave time
Education & InformationCertification
PointsEducation/Time/Professional DevelopmentSocial Media Society
Connections for career supportAwards &
HonorsRecognitionContributing Your ExpertiseKeep Our Profession
Strong across the GlobePractice Specialties/Common Interest
GroupsShare common experiences/problem solving tactics Have a Voice
in WashingtonInfluence policy/Safety Standards development.Career
ResourcesSearching for top candidates or finding your next
professional opportunity. Discussion on features vs benefits;
feature is factual benefit is what that means for the member.
(networking)38Chapter Membership BenefitsFeatureBenefitChapter
NetworkingLocal Peer Connections for help & to build
relationships/exchange ideas & concerns.Leadership
OpportunitiesBuild Mgmt Skills/Career AdvancementFree Meal for
JoiningEarly Connections/Free Meal/Save $$$Grants &
ScholarshipsSave Educational $$$Local Job Opportunities Searching
for top candidates or finding your next professional opportunity.
Live Webinars Free access to all for student members Cutting Edge
SH&E Info & SolutionsCertification Study Groups Increased
Value by Expanding Skills/Professional Development Graduation Gift-
Student Members (One Year Free Membership) Local Peer Connections
for help & to build relationships/exchange ideas &
concerns.
Ways to Effectively Engage MembersOpportunities to Serve with
time considerationsBroad announcement and/or personal
invitationJobs Pipeline/ConduitNetworking Round Table
Introductions, New Member SocialsOfficer Directory
Ways to Effectively Engage MembersEngaging Members/Guests is
every Leaders Job (Not just Membership Chair)Membership Chairs:
Consider a process to equip & empower others for Recruitment
and Retention success. Consider ways to get upstream of
renewals
Retention ConsiderationsPersonal Invitation to be a Member/To Be
InvolvedPresent Volunteer Options w/Time Requirements(Early) Member
Engagement (See Phone Contact Scripts) Positive Communication (vs.
always making requests)Thank You for Renewing, Attending a
Conference, CertificationDistribute Job Opportunities
Retention ConsiderationsYear End Feedback/SurveyMeeting
Attendance Tracking & Reporting/Annual DrawingEmail reminder to
members approaching renewal dateMembership benefits as part of the
appeal announcement at meetings
Recruitment ConsiderationsRecruitment Campaigns/Membership
PromosChapter PDC/Bring A Guest Month/Society PDC/Refer A Friend
Engaged Members Recruit New Members-Empower them!Positive
Meeting/Membership ExperienceNew Member Orientation
Process/Liaison/Mentor Guests Philosophy & Promotion ? Always
Welcome?
Recruitment ConsiderationsASSE Introduction - Email to
prospective members Meeting Guest Attendance TrackingThank You -
Email each guest attending meetingSponsor Recognition - Email w/cc
E Board New Member SponsorAnnounce New/Thank Renewed
Members/Certifications Membership benefit announcement at monthly
meetings Job Opportunity emails!
