Upon receipt of a zoom invitation from VFW Pennsylvania's Membership Chairman, I found myself last night in a serious discussion about VFW Membership. State Commander Nate and his line officers, officers from the State Auxiliary, and most of his District Commanders were online to start the first of 12 monthly meetings to discuss membership, where they stand, and what they are planning for the next 30 days.
This Team understands they have one year to accomplish their mission and they aren't waiting until the end to start working. These monthly meetings are part brainstorming, part information sharing, and most of all part camaraderie as the members strive to bring out the best in each other. The have divided the state into regions, East, West, and Central with membership co-chairs responsible for each region. Many hands do make light work!
Of particular note is their effort in standing up a state-wide unpaid member calling team. Comprised of 50 VFW members, they look at their membership lists for comrades whose membership expires that month and make a concerted effort to call that person. The call not only talks about membership renewal, but in general is a 'health and wellness' check to ensure our members are doing ok. Just in time business principles applied to the VFW! Outstanding work! By doing this each month, there will be no mad dash in June to call every member. Remarkably similar to Aesop's ant and the grasshopper, this effort will pay dividends in their membership numbers.
Great Job Commander Nate. You and your team are going to excel this year! Invite me anytime. If I'm available I'll pop in and cheer your efforts!
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