Membership Development

ASCLS-ID MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT POSITION DESCRIPTION

1. PURPOSE

• Recruiting and retaining members

2. TERM OF OFFICE

• 1 year

3. QUALIFICATIONS

• ASCLS Professional or Emeritus membership
• Recommended experience: Computer and marketing skills

4. DUTIES

• Recruit and retain new members. Work with ASCLS National Membership Committee
• Maintain membership files. Report to the Board
• Other duties performed: N/A

5. EXPECTATIONS

• Meeting Attendance: Board meetings as necessary
• Reports: Reports prepared for each Board meeting and a final report at the end of the year
• Deadlines: Convention, awards, new member applications activities
• Average time commitment: 4 to 5 hours per month
• Travel: Board meetings, conventions
• Financial considerations: Convention registration fees

6. RESOURCES

• Mentors: Previous state and national chairs
• Materials: Software, mailings from national chair, pins, award certificates, and sample new member packets
• Helpful Hints and Suggestions: Direct communication with national office, marketing, and new ideas

7. BENEFITS

• Contributions to the profession: Increase membership in society
• Skills developed and enhanced: Marketing, computer, and leadership
• Contacts/Networking opportunities: Conventions and Board meetings