Congratulations to those chapters that maintained or increased their membership as of December 31!  I'm proud of you!  Keep up the good work. Chapters that maintain or increase their membership from January 2009 through May 2010 will be recognized at the International convention this summer. 

We made suggestions for places to seek new members on this page previously.  As we continue our focus on membership, consider  these suggestions now for retaining members: 

> recognize and honor 25, 30 and 40 year members; 
> present service pins to 50, 55 and 60 year members; 
> recognize professional achievements of members at meetings and in print;
> utilize the talents and expertise of all members in programs; 
> have a meaningful project that benefits children and educators in which
   everyone has a part;
> include time for fellowship at meetings, but keep meetings brief; 
> partner retired teachers with currently employed teachers;
> encourage carpooling for fellowship and fuel savings;
> mentor new members
> publicize your chapter activities

Be proud of The Society and your chapter.  Do what you can to make us even stronger!

Let's see if Eta State can have the longest list of chapters recognized in Spokane! 

 

            --  Betty