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  • 1.  New Member Orientation

    Posted 12-05-2015 02:26 PM
    We are thinking of hosting a introduction/orientation meeting for new members to provide general information and to welcome them. I would be curious to know if any one has done this type of activity? what to include? what not to include?

    We have had a major campaign to increase membership and are thinking of hosting a simple greet and meet before opening hours to get to know our new members and to introduce them to all we have to offer. Any and all ideas, suggestions, etc. would be appreciated.



    Melissa Strongman
    Director of Education
    Lindsay Wildlife Experience
    Direct: 925-627-2914
    mstrongman@lindsaywildlife.org

    1931 First Avenue
    Walnut Creek, CA 94597


  • 2.  RE: New Member Orientation

    Posted 12-06-2015 09:27 AM

    One idea that occurs to me to create an opportunity for a highly interactive meeting/event where members can share their experience or resume or project with the new members--through an evening presentation and then q & a or through a short moderated discussion panel of members. 

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    Kathryn Simon PhD
    New York NY

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  • 3.  RE: New Member Orientation

    Posted 12-07-2015 01:19 PM
    Yerba Buena Center for the Arts has an exciting take on membership engagement:
    http://www.ybca.org/you

    I'm unclear how it relates to their traditional memberships which are also available.

    good luck!
    Barbara

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    Barbara Palley
    Director of Education

    Cool Culture
    80 Hanson Place
    Brooklyn, NY 11217

    718.230.4186 x304
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  • 4.  RE: New Member Orientation

    Posted 12-07-2015 08:50 AM

    We host a new member orientation.We invite those who became members in a 6 month time frame.  We host it in our Member Lounge, serve cookies and have tea and coffee available. Introduce some of the Development staff and talk about the perks of membership, member only trips, discounts and answer questions that the members may have. This usually takes about an hour. After that they go on a docent led tour. We have had positive feedback on these orientations.

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    KarenLee Parmelee
    Membership Assistant
    Grounds for Sculpture
    Hamilton NJ

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