Editing Welcoming New Members (section)

== Why This Matters ==
Not every member joins Mensa looking for the same experience. Some seek social activities, others intellectual engagement, volunteer opportunities, travel, online communities, or simply the satisfaction of belonging. Effective welcoming helps members discover the opportunities most relevant to them.

See also [[National Office New Member Communications]] for information about communications sent by American Mensa.
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! Step !! What It Means
!References
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| Make Initial Contact from Local Group ||
*Reach out to new, reinstated, and transferred members  
* Use personal, welcoming communication
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*Use [[National Tools and Resources]] to identify new, reinstated, and transfer members
*[[Member Contact Methods]]
* [[Making It Personal]]
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|Learn About the Member
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* Understand interests, goals, location, and preferred engagement style
* Identify potential barriers to participation
* Connect members with opportunities that match their interests
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* [[Making It Personal]]

* [[Supporting Remote Members]]

* [[Member Engagement]]
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| Help Members Get Started ||
*Help members understand how to engage  
*Share relevant information and opportunities  
* Provide guidance without overwhelming
* Reduce barriers to first participation
* Provide guidance for virtual involvement
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*Share [[New Member Orientation]] information
*Provide [[New Member Packet]]
*[[Local Group Events and Activities]]
*[[Encouraging First Event Attendance]]
* [[New Member Events]]
* [[Supporting Remote Members]]
|}