Membership Committee

Responsible for the recruitment and retention of members. Members serve as “hosts” for new and/or prospective members at functions. and actively follows up with members at renewal time.

Specific Duties:

The membership chair will meet with the president, other officers, and the executive director to determine a direction for the membership activities.

With the assistance of the executive director, a review of recent membership activities shall be undertaken.

The membership campaign may be divided into three or more segments, and the membership chair may appoint one or more members to assist in each of the segments.

The membership committee members should serve as “hosts” at the luncheon meetings and other activities to ensure that new and prospective members feel welcome.

The membership committee should assist the executive director at large meetings to facilitate the registration process to benefit all attendees.

The membership chair with the assistance of the executive director shall submit the names of new members to the board of directors for approval.

Renewal of existing members:

With the executive director, the membership chair (and committee) shall review the status of the renewals of existing members.  Through personal, written or telephone contacts, members who have not renewed should be encouraged to do so.

Where members choose not to renew, an effort shall be made by the committee to determine the reason for the decision.  A summary of this information may be presented to the board of directors for their information and potential action to correct any deficiencies.

Solicitation of new members:

With the executive director, the membership chair shall review the literature normally supplied to potential members who request information.

The executive director shall provide the names, addresses and telephone numbers of those prospective members to the membership committee for their follow up.

The executive director shall assist the membership committee in developing a list of prospective regular members for concentrated promotion efforts.

Membership retention:

With the executive director, an effort shall be made to identify those companies that have limited participation in BOMA activities.  The committee should contact the company  representative to determine if a problem exists and to encourage better participation.

The chair should work with the executive director to develop innovative programs to encourage membership growth and renewal.  Particular attention should be given to recommended programs from BOMA International.

To effect a membership development and retention program for the purpose of increasing membership and retention of existing members.

Submits committee report each month for inclusion in monthly Board of Directors agenda mailing.