421 - The Power of a Senior Center Members’ Council: From Marketing to Membership!
David Shamrock, Manager, Patty Turner Center, Deerfield Park District; Nicole Britz, Patty Turner Center Program Supervisor, Deerfield Park District; Lorraine Jette, President, Patty Turner Center Members’ Council, Deerfield Park District; Leo Carter, Patty Turner Center New Member Liason, Deerfield Park District
In this presentation we will be looking at the importance of your senior center’s members’ council and their role in in supporting center activities and the recruitment and retainment of new members.
Learning Outcomes:
- Identify potential members as candidates for council.
- Grow and nurture council through engagement and support.
- Identify a potential council member for the role of New Member Liaison.
- Establish a New Member Reception Program for your center.