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by ziegenfarm on 12 May 2010 - 11:05
oh2bsch3, i was not going to respond to your post but maybe this just needs to be said:
"maybe, if more people in the usca thought like you do, the organization wouldn't be losing members to wda." usca has done more in recent years to run people off than they have to attract new memberships. too bad.
pjp
"maybe, if more people in the usca thought like you do, the organization wouldn't be losing members to wda." usca has done more in recent years to run people off than they have to attract new memberships. too bad.
pjp
by CrashKerry on 12 May 2010 - 12:05
If you're a good club, you won't need to look for new members, you'll have people knocking down your door.
by sueincc on 12 May 2010 - 12:05
Do you have more than one helper? How many more active teams can your helper handle each club night? How many more handler/dog teams are you looking to add? In my training group, we have about the same amount of members. We start OB at 6:00 and usually the last dog is done in Prot around midnight. Last night only 5 of us were there and we finished up early, around 10:30.
by YogieBear on 12 May 2010 - 13:05
Oh2BeSch3 - I am knocking you - I do admire your spirit in trying to find new members.
Where are you located anyway?
Yogie
Where are you located anyway?
Yogie
by charlie319 on 12 May 2010 - 14:05
A couple of things may have been overlooked:
Social networks like MySpace or Facebook have "Groups" you can use to network with dog owners in your area.
Vet offices. Pet stores, particularly large ones or those who may cater to your desired demographic, often have bulletin boards where you can post an ad with contact info for an evaluation. Emphasize obedience and bond development.
Any German or East European ethnic festivals couldoffer a venue to showcase the club.
Also, you may want to offer training for educating Helpers towards their certification as it will provide you with welcome manpower.
Social networks like MySpace or Facebook have "Groups" you can use to network with dog owners in your area.
Vet offices. Pet stores, particularly large ones or those who may cater to your desired demographic, often have bulletin boards where you can post an ad with contact info for an evaluation. Emphasize obedience and bond development.
Any German or East European ethnic festivals couldoffer a venue to showcase the club.
Also, you may want to offer training for educating Helpers towards their certification as it will provide you with welcome manpower.
by dadams1 on 12 May 2010 - 14:05
I think the club's schedule is important as well, you might survey previous visitors or former members, try to find out if there might be better time to host sessions that they could attend. I have 2 clubs within 30 minutes of my home, but both meet at nights / times that I cannot make due to work, so I end up driving a couple hours away on the weekend to attend a club with a schedule that I can work with. Unfortunately that couple hour drive is prohibitive some of the time, so I'm not as regular there as I'd like to be. Be sure to regularly publish your training schedule online, and email timely reminders to all of your members / visitors / prospects.
Good luck with your membership drive, keep us posted if you find success adding members!
Good luck with your membership drive, keep us posted if you find success adding members!
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