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Build a List of Prospective MembersAll available sources should be used for obtaining the name and contact information of prospective members.Emphasis should be placed on the personal contact method of reaching out to potential members. Lists shouldinclude:• Current and past members who have not paid their dues• Referrals from members, family, friends, etc.• Former members of dissolved posts• Service Officer programs• Other veteran groups or associations• Newspapers, radio, TV stations• Social networking sites• Chamber of CommerceTeam Concept• Door-to-door campaigns work best with two (2) members. This presents the opportunity for onerecruiter to train another.• Always pair an experienced recruiter with a new recruiter. After several visits, the new recruitershould have gained the skills to recruit on his or her own and train others.• One team member should speak on behalf of the VFW while the other fills out the membershipapplication for the prospective member.Personal ContactMany of us are in contact with veterans on a daily basis who should, could and would join the VFW. They needto be asked. Unfortunately, we are guilty of failing to invite these veterans to join our ranks. Please extend thehand of friendship and comradery along with our invitation to join the Veterans of Foreign Wars. There are millionsof eligible veterans out there.• Record all contacts by type. Mail, telephone, in person, etc.• Record follow-up activity and results51
CALL TO ACTION <strong>Membership</strong> Recruiting CampaignVFW Post #RECRUITING GOALS✪ To increase Post membership by ______percent, which means adding _____members by the target date of ____________.✪ To train_________Post recruiters during the period ________________.✪ Add other goals for your Post:WHAT(Expected Results)ACTION PLAN TO MEET OUR RECRUITING GOALSHOW(Recruiting Activity)WHEN(Date)WHO RESULTS52
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