We are in the midst of a new annual campaign with a membership component.
It has taken about 2 years to bring the Board members along on both the
need and especially the purpose of the membership. Where will the money go,
who benefits, etc.? You must set a goal of how many contacts they are
expected to do (ususally no more than 10) and you also must do the leg work
for them.  Make it easy, ie: Write the approach letter, make the mailing
packet, with a brochure, etc. and send them the cover letter to sign and
add a personal note. This really works. Good luck!

Estie Karpman
Illinois State Museum


At 02:05 PM 7/31/97 -0500, you wrote:
>We are anticipating an upcoming membership drive, and I am interested in
>hearing from those who have challenged their board members to bring in new
>members.  Were your board members willing to comply?  And if so, did you
>challenge them for a specific number of new members each or leave it to their
>discretion?  Any suggestions/personal experiences in this area would be
>greatly appreciated.
>
>Thanks in advance.
>
>Ruth EJ James
>Holland Historical Trust
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