VP Membership Update – May/Jun 2025

2025 North Landing Beach Rally

Hello Dogwood Family,

 

We hope that all is well with everyone and that you are having a great summer.

 

In my last 2 articles concerning Dogwood membership, I discussed recruitment which is very important. But what is equally important is member retention. which I will discuss in this article.

 

Having new folks join our chapter means absolutely nothing if they are just names on our directory, so we as officers and members need to ensure that we officially welcome them to Dogwood upon their joining. Then we need to encourage their attendance at Dogwood functions and welcome them with open arms. And lastly, we need to encourage their involvement in the chapter to include rally co-hosting and eventually and hopefully stepping up to serve as officers in our great chapter. New members are the future of Dogwood, and we are also making new friends. It is a win-win situation.

 

2025 North Landing Beach Rally

I can remember several occasions at rallies where new members were attending for the first time. They were seated at a table all alone, not a good way to welcome and treat new members. But that did not last long. Other Dogwood members joined their table which is exactly what we do in Dogwood and what we need to continue doing to retain new members. Make them feel welcome to our family.   

 

Our current  membership is 54 RV families. We lost a few members during the last membership reconciliation. During your travels, never miss an opportunity to sign up a new member.

 

Regards and Safe travels,

 

Jim Buelow, VP Membership

FRVA Dogwood Chapter