Membership Officer Column - Revision history

BethWeiss: /* Other Topics to Consider */

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BethWeiss: /* Related */

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	* [[Welcoming New Members]]		* [[Welcoming New Members]]
	* [[Renewal and Retention]]		* [[Renewal and Retention]]
	* [[Member Spotlight ~~Examples~~]]		* [[Member Spotlight Formats and Ideas]]

BethWeiss at 06:50, 3 June 2026

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	A regular Membership Officer column helps members feel informed, welcomed, and connected. It can reinforce the value of membership, highlight ways to engage, and remind members that there are many ways to participate in the group.		A regular Membership Officer column helps members feel informed, welcomed, and connected. It can reinforce the value of membership, highlight ways to engage, and remind members that there are many ways to participate in the group.
	== What Makes a Good Column? ==		== What Makes a Good Column? ==
			Most successful Membership Officer columns focus on helping members feel welcomed, informed, or connected.

	Most successful Membership Officer columns do one or more of the following:		Most successful Membership Officer columns do one or more of the following:

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	Provide an overview of what a Local Group [[Membership Officer]] might include in a regular column.		Provide an overview of what a Local Group [[Membership Officer]] might include in a regular column.

			A regular Membership Officer column helps members feel informed, welcomed, and connected. It can reinforce the value of membership, highlight ways to engage, and remind members that there are many ways to participate in the group.
	== What Makes a Good Column? ==		== What Makes a Good Column? ==

	A regular Membership Officer column helps members feel informed, welcomed, and connected. It can reinforce the value of membership, highlight ways to engage, and remind members that there are many ways to participate in the group.

	Most successful Membership Officer columns do one or more of the following:		Most successful Membership Officer columns do one or more of the following:

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	Not every issue needs all three elements, but this structure can make writing the column easier. A short column that accomplishes those three things is often more effective than a longer article.		Not every issue needs all three elements, but this structure can make writing the column easier. A short column that accomplishes those three things is often more effective than a longer article.
	=== ~~Need Ideas?~~ ===		=== Other Topics to Consider ===

	* ~~Noting membership~~ milestones (long-time members, anniversaries, notable participation)		* Membership milestones (long-time members, anniversaries, notable participation)
	* ~~Celebrating member~~ achievements, awards, or volunteer contributions		* Member achievements, awards, or volunteer contributions
	* Highlighting members who have recently become more active or taken on new roles		* Highlighting members who have recently become more active or taken on new roles
	* ~~Sharing reminders~~ about renewal timing and ways to stay connected		* Reminders about renewal timing and ways to stay connected
	* ~~Pointing members toward newcomer~~-friendly events or low-pressure ways to participate		* Newcomer-friendly events or low-pressure ways to participate
	* Encouraging lapsed or less-active members to re-engage in ways that fit their interests		* Encouraging lapsed or less-active members to re-engage in ways that fit their interests
	* Answering common membership questions or explaining available resources		* Answering common membership questions or explaining available resources
	* Thanking hosts, volunteers, and members who help create community		* Thanking hosts, volunteers, and members who help create community
			* Share [[Member Spotlight Examples\|member spotlights]]
	~~==== Building Connection ====~~

	* Share [[~~Templates and ideas for Members Spotlights~~\|member spotlights]] ~~or volunteer appreciation~~
	* Highlight success stories from [[Event Recap\|recent events]]		* Highlight success stories from [[Event Recap\|recent events]]
	* Celebrate milestone Mensa ~~membership~~ anniversaries and birthdays		* Celebrate milestone Mensa anniversaries and birthdays
	* Reinforce that members help shape the ~~group~~		* Reinforce that members help shape the Local Group
	=== Related ===		=== Related ===

	* [[Membership Officer - Working with Local Group Communications]]		* [[Membership Officer - Working with Local Group Communications]]
			* [[Member Engagement]]
	* [[Welcoming New Members]]		* [[Welcoming New Members]]
	* [[Renewal and Retention]]		* [[Renewal and Retention]]
	* [[Member ~~Engagement]]~~		* [[Member Spotlight Examples]]
	* [[Membership Officer - Templates and Samples]]

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	== Purpose ==		== Purpose ==
	Provide an overview of what a Local Group [[Membership Officer]] might include in a regular column.		Provide an overview of what a Local Group [[Membership Officer]] might include in a regular column.

			== What Makes a Good Column? ==

	A regular Membership Officer column helps members feel informed, welcomed, and connected. It can reinforce the value of membership, highlight ways to engage, and remind members that there are many ways to participate in the group.		A regular Membership Officer column helps members feel informed, welcomed, and connected. It can reinforce the value of membership, highlight ways to engage, and remind members that there are many ways to participate in the group.

	~~== What Makes a Good Column? ==~~

	Most successful Membership Officer columns do one or more of the following:		Most successful Membership Officer columns do one or more of the following:
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	* Thank volunteers and hosts		* Thank volunteers and hosts
	* Share member spotlights		* Share member spotlights
			* Share information about members who have moved away or transferred
			* Offer condolences when a member passes away or experiences a loss
	\|-		\|-
	\| Provide useful information		\| Provide useful information
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	Not every issue needs all three elements, but this structure can make writing the column easier. A short column that accomplishes those three things is often more effective than a longer article.		Not every issue needs all three elements, but this structure can make writing the column easier. A short column that accomplishes those three things is often more effective than a longer article.

	~~Many Membership Officer columns include:~~
	* Welcoming new members (by name and geographic area)
	* Recognizing Mensa members who have recently moved into the area
	* Sharing information about members who have moved away or transferred
	* Offering condolences when a member passes away or experiences a loss (with sensitivity and permission as appropriate)
	=== Need Ideas? ===		=== Need Ideas? ===

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	* Celebrate milestone Mensa membership anniversaries and birthdays		* Celebrate milestone Mensa membership anniversaries and birthdays
	* Reinforce that members help shape the group		* Reinforce that members help shape the group


	=== Related ===		=== Related ===

BethWeiss: streamlining

2026-06-03T06:42:29Z

streamlining

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 A regular Membership Officer column helps members feel informed, welcomed, and connected. It can reinforce the value of membership, highlight ways to engage, and remind members that there are many ways to participate in the group.
-== The Role of the Column ==
+== What Makes a Good Column? ==
-* Welcome new members and help them feel seen
+Most successful Membership Officer columns do one or more of the following:
-The tone should be friendly, encouraging, and practical.
+{| class="wikitable"
-'''Note:''' Every Local Group can divide this content the way that works best for them.  Some of this information may be covered in other newsletter content, such as a LocSec column, event calendar, or regular content created by the [[Editor]].  Not all content needs to be in every newsletter; keep content fresh when possible.
+== Simple Column Formula ==
-=== What to Include ===
+A simple Membership Officer column might include:
-Examples of content that may be appropriate to include:
+* Welcome a new member, volunteer, or member achievement
 * Welcoming new members (by name and geographic area)
 * Recognizing Mensa members who have recently moved into the area
 * Sharing information about members who have moved away or transferred
 * Noting membership milestones (long-time members, anniversaries, notable participation)
 * Celebrating member achievements, awards, or volunteer contributions
 * Highlighting members who have recently become more active or taken on new roles
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 * Answering common membership questions or explaining available resources
 * Thanking hosts, volunteers, and members who help create community
 ==== Building Connection ====

BethWeiss: BethWeiss moved page Membership Officer Newsletter Column to Membership Officer Column

2026-06-03T06:36:10Z

BethWeiss moved page Membership Officer Newsletter Column to Membership Officer Column

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 == Purpose ==
-Provide an overview of what a Local Group [[Membership Officer]] might include in a regular newsletter column.
+Provide an overview of what a Local Group [[Membership Officer]] might include in a regular column.
 A regular Membership Officer column helps members feel informed, welcomed, and connected. It can reinforce the value of membership, highlight ways to engage, and remind members that there are many ways to participate in the group.
 == The Role of the Column ==
-A Membership Officer newsletter column can:
+A Membership Officer column can:
 * Welcome new members and help them feel seen
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 * Reinforce that members help shape the group
 === Related ===

BethWeiss: /* Related */

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	=== Related ===		=== Related ===

	* [[Membership Officer]]		* [[Membership Officer - Working with Local Group Communications]]
	* [[Membership Officer - Working with ~~the Editor~~]]
	* [[Welcoming New Members]]		* [[Welcoming New Members]]
	* [[Renewal and Retention]]		* [[Renewal and Retention]]
	* [[Engagement ~~Strategy and Philosophy~~]]		* [[Member Engagement]]
	* [[Membership Officer - Templates and Samples]]		* [[Membership Officer - Templates and Samples]]

BethWeiss: /* What to Include */

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What to Include

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 === What to Include ===
-==== New Member Welcome ====
+Examples of content that may be appropriate to include:
-* Welcome new members by name.  It can be helpful to include their geographic area.
+* Welcoming new members (by name and geographic area)
-** Mention upcoming newcomer-friendly events.
+* Recognizing Mensa members who have recently moved into the area
-** Share how to reach out with questions
+* Sharing information about members who have moved away or transferred
-** Remind members that it is okay to start small
+* Noting membership milestones (long-time members, anniversaries, notable participation)
-* ''What this looks like in practice:''
+<nowiki>''</nowiki>Guiding note:<nowiki>''</nowiki> The best columns help members feel noticed, informed, and connected. The content should reflect the group’s culture and current needs, while remaining warm, practical, and welcoming.
 ==== Building Connection ====
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 === Common Pitfalls ===
-* Sounding like a marketing blast instead of a member-focused note
+* Sounding like a marketing blast instead of a member-focused article
 * Overloading the column with too much information
 * Assuming everyone attends in-person events

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	* Thanking hosts, volunteers, and members who help create community		* Thanking hosts, volunteers, and members who help create community
	* Share [[Member Spotlight Examples\|member spotlights]]		* Share [[Member Spotlight Examples\|member spotlights]]
	* Highlight success stories ~~from~~ [[Event ~~Recap\|recent events~~]]		* Highlight success stories by [[Sharing Event Highlights]]
	* Celebrate milestone Mensa anniversaries and birthdays		* Celebrate milestone Mensa anniversaries and birthdays
	* Reinforce that members help shape the Local Group		* Reinforce that members help shape the Local Group