Editing Supporting Remote Members (section)

== Core Strategies ==
[[Membership Officer|Membership Officers]] are often the primary point of contact for remote members and can play an important role in helping them feel connected and supported.

=== Stay in Contact ===
* Reach out proactively — don’t wait for them to engage  
* Periodically check in (email or phone)  
* Reach out during major events or disruptions (e.g., disasters)  
* Let them know they are part of the group  

=== Make It Personal ===
* Inform new members if others live nearby  
* Introduce remote members to each other  
* Invite input on local opportunities (marketing, testing, events)  
* Consider creating a small outreach team  

=== Provide Ways to Engage ===
* Newsletters  
* Email updates  
* Online communities  
* [[Supporting Virtual Engagement]]
* Intellectual or written content  
* Volunteer opportunities that can be done remotely
* Newsletter contributions
* Committee or task force participation
* Website or social media support

Not all engagement needs to be in person.