I Almost Fell Off My Chair…
But the good news is I was standing!
Last night I attended a local chapter event honoring local women leaders.
I didn’t really know a lot of people there, but decided to attend since I belonged to the organization and the event sounded interesting.
When I finally arrived at my assigned table, I met my tablemate Elizabeth Valenti from Michigan Financial Companies.
Within moments of exchanging names, Elizabeth asked me if I was on any committees yet.
I confessed that I was not.
She enthusiastically shared that she was on the 2008 Golf Outing Committee - and would I like to join her on the team?
It was going to be a great way to meet people.
I about fell over!
Elizabeth was the first person in a long time to invite me to volunteer in a chapter where I was not well known. (She didn’t even know what I do!)
Interestingly, Elizabeth is a young professional who excited to be involved.
Who says younger members don’t want to volunteer - and share the opportunity?
Makes me think of chapter leaders…how do you encourage your committee members to invite others to your meetings?
Filed under: Getting More Members Involved, Recruiting New Members
