Instead of accepting losses, consider these steps to bringing people back — and learning what makes them happy.
By Tony Knoderer
Kiwanis clubs often lose people who don’t feel engaged in club activities. But the strongest clubs try to find out why — and to re-engage them. Here are a few steps your club can take:
- Review the club roster to identify members who have become inactive.
- Assign club members to contact “missing” members.
- Contact missing members by phone or with a personal visit to tell them what’s happening and invite them to the next meeting.
- Conduct a meeting that’s designed to showcase and celebrate the club’s members and their accomplishments.
Even among members who continue to attend meetings and service projects, it’s good to keep track of engagement and enthusiasm. Kiwanis International can help club leaders take the initiative. Our Achieving Club Excellence tools include a member survey, which comes with a guide on how to use it and evaluate the results. It’s a handy way to give members a voice — and to give club leaders the information they need to make meaningful change.