I promised you I would write a blog....so here goes. This is my first attempt at doing this. I look forward to this being a forum where we can discuss issues and ideas and ask and answer questions.
At the convention many of you were concerned that members might have difficulty paying their dues this year. So I thought I would pass along some of the innovative ideas that were being discussed by chapters.
- Members could pay their dues on the installment plan. They could pay so much a month for three to five months. Only the state and international dues must be paid by October 30.
- Collection of dues could begin July 1 each year so that would give members four months to pay.
- Chapters could waive chapter dues for members who are experiencing hard times.
- Members could pay state and international dues for an individual member who was experiencing hard times.
Does your chapter send out a statement for dues indicating the amount and date they are due? Many chapters find that modeling after other professional organizations in this way, produce effective results. I am sure that many of you have innovative methods of collecting dues. I heard of an Iowa chapter who used the theme "Dew the Dues" and distributed cans of "Dew" (Mountain Dew) to members as they paid their dues. A chapter in West Virginia held a "Dues Tea" in the various counties of their chapter area in August. Members came together for a social event (a finger food picnic in one county and lunch at another) and brought their dues to the event. Many who could not attend even sent their dues with others. Fun and fellowship always help. Share your ideas.
Carolyn
4 comments:
Dear Carolyn,
Congratulations on becoming Delta Kappa Gamma International's President! I really enjoyed reading the Presidents' Page and your committment to moving into the technological age. So, here I am visiting your blog (my first, ever). Our chapter webmaster has set up a blog for our chapter, "Gabbin Gammas". I am looking forward to following in your footsteps as I take on the responsibilities as chapter president of Gamma Chapter, Alpha Zeta State- New Jersey! Once again, Congratulations!
Sincerely,
Darlene Nemeth
Gamma Chapter President
Alpha Zeta State -New Jersey
P.S. This is my first time signing a blog..... hope I did it correctly!
Dear Carolyn,
I enjoyed your speech at convention and look forward to seeing your leadership in action!
Many members are struggling to pay dues. As a way to help them and not lose members, I have developed an unofficial form that any chapter is welcome to use. The Treasurer and President would give the form to anyone who hedges on dues, and they can complete the confidential form. Then any member who is willing to donate dues anonymously to the chapter can do so. The Treasurer and President would match the paperwork up and inform the member in need that their dues assistance has been paid. Email me if you would like to consider this form in your local chapter at bjclausen@comcast.net. This is a grassroots effort to save members!
Sincerely,
Barbara Clausen
Alpha Sigma State Past President-Washington
International Constitution Committee 2008-10
Dear Carolyn,
Thanks for suggesting it is alright to let chapters decide how to collect dues and generating excellent suggestions. Change is hard for many people and encouraging our membership to change from the old way of dues collecting to a new vision is refreshing. Congratulations on your blogging!
Kay Clawson
Alpha Phi State President/WV
Warm greetings from Iceland!!
Eygló Björnsdóttir
Beta Chapter President
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