Report from the National Development Officer 

Working through District Presidents, we are now obtaining members’ views on the downloadable materials and on their level of utilisation. These include:

  1. Tips on Recruitment
  2. Tips on Retention
  3. How to Run a Taster Course - one way of recruiting new members
  4. Starting a New Club leaflet - helpful guidance on what you need to know
  5. Obtaining a Lottery Grant leaflet - get some money for your club
  6. Personalisable Poster - for advertising your club/ special event
  7. Personalisable Leaflet - to use as a publicity tool
  8. Personalisable Business Cards - hand out wherever you go
  9. Personalisable Headed Notepaper - use at every opportunity
  10. Compliment Slips
  11. Fresh Ideas for Retaining Members
  12. Club Development Action Plan - helping you to recruit members
  13. Media Guide - maximise your publicity

We are also seeking suggestions on members’ needs for additional development materials. If you are unable to access or download items, please contact the Materials Officer, Neil Harvey or your District President who has a full set. All good wishes

Mike Douse
National Development Officer
August 2008