Re: MUG member transitions - do you?
Re: MUG member transitions - do you?
- Subject: Re: MUG member transitions - do you?
- From: "Maria O. Arguello" <email@hidden>
- Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2004 00:25:31 -0400
On 4/14/04 3:13 PM, "Chuck Joiner" <email@hidden> eloquently wrote:
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Hey folks,
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Here's one that I don't think I've ever seen discussed here. Does anyone
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work with members who are leaving their area to help them find a new user
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group in their new home town?
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It would be a shame to have someone who had enjoyed the benefits of your
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group not find a home at their new location.
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Any thoughts on how one might do this? Email of introduction? Referencing
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the Apple User Group Locator in a "good-bye" letter?
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---Chuck
Hi Chuck,
At MLMUG, we have someone who is in charge of sending an eCard to a member
who has missed three consecutive meetings. The eCard is also sent to members
who are celebrating special events for congratulatory purpses. If there is a
death or an illness, we send a Hallmark card via snail mail. This person is
also selects the Member of the Month. She approaches members who are doing
something special for the group, they write a brief bio, and it's published
in the monthly Newsletter with their picture. We have quite a gallery.
<www.mlmug.org>
When I was in charge of doing the eCards, I often received responses from
the members who had not been seen for several months as to why they were
missing meeting. This served to find out how they were and to show them we
cared. Some members see the UG as their family and they show appreciation
when remembered in such a manner.
Sometimes we lose sight of a person who doesn't renew. However, some have
moved and have told us that they would be joining a group at their new
location. Some have moved, but still pay dues, and thus have full access to
the benefits of membership. Some who have moved, and were board members,
were given honorary memberships. They stay in touch and visit when they're
in town.
Regards,
Maria O. Arguello
PMUG President/Vendor Liaison/Regional Liaison
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