Making Exciting Membership
Meetings Happen
 Chris Vochoska, CSP
 Membership Chair– Bakersfield, CA
Chris – Why are you here?
Where is Bakersfield?
Bakersfield
Sacrame
nto
Oakland
San
Francisco
Los Angeles
San Diego
Meeting Excitement Exercise
1. List some ways to increase the excitement
in membership meetings.
2. Capture your info on a worksheet (or easel
if available).
The only
reason I am
here is
because of
466
Bakersfield
Chapter
Members
Professional Development
(Nerdy but could be fun)
Professional Development
Questions
Bakersfield Chapter ASSE
October 1, 2014
Mark Ruder
Professional Development
1.) Which of the following refers to the
process of bonding a flammable liquid
dispensing can?
A. Connecting the can to a grounding rod
B. Connecting the can to a grounding strap
C. Connecting the can to the equipment ground
D. Connecting the can to other conductive objects
Answer: D
Bonding is the process of connecting two
or more conductive objects together by
means of a conductor to minimize the
potential difference between them.
Grounding is the process of connecting the
conductive object to the ground.
2.) The recommended height of a firewall separating
oxygen and fuel gasses should be how high?
A.
B.
C.
D.
3 feet
5 feet
7 feet
9 feet
2. Answer: B
OSHA 1910.252 requires a
separation of at least 20 feet between
oxygen and fuel gas cylinders or a
firewall with a ½ hour fire rating at
least 5 feet high.
3.) When required to use PPE, the employee
must be trained in all of the areas except?
A.
B.
C.
D.
How to purchase PPE
When PPE is necessary
The limitations of the PPE
How to properly don, doff, adjust, and wear PPE
3.
Answer:
A
1910.123 (f)(1) The employer shall provide training
to each employee who is required by this section
to use PPE. Each such employee shall be trained
to know at least the following:
When PPE is necessary;
What PPE is necessary;
How to properly don, doff, adjust, and wear PPE
The limitations of the PPE; and,
The proper care, maintenance, useful life and disposal of
the PPE.
4. A standard combustible gas indicator reads in
_______________________?
A.
B.
C.
D.
percentage of LEL
tenths of LEL
percentage of LFL
directly in tenths or hundredths
4. Answer:
A
The standard hot wire combustible gas detector reads
in percent LEL.
Round Table Introductions
Let Us Know Your…
1. Name/Home ASSE Chapter including City,
State (and country if not USA)
2. Position in the chapter
3. If First time Leadership Conference
attendee?
Other (30 second max time announcement)
The Patriotic Pledge Training
1. Chris says – And we pledge because we are
the…
2. (Watch for my fist pump)
3. You Say – “AMERICAN”
4. We say – Society of Safety Engineers
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Why Meeting Attendance?
(A Positive Meeting Experience…)
 Gives Members & Guests What They Want!
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Networking, Jobs, Fellowship, Solutions, Ideas, Professional
Development, Fun!
 Increases Membership Value; More Likely to
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Remain Members, Recruit Guests & New Members, Volunteer,
be a Future Leader.
 Is Better for the Speaker and Chapter
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More (Audience) Energy/Leverage for Good Future Speakers
Chapter Meeting- Considerations
 Guest/Seeker Focused
 Diana’s Rule of 45
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 Diana Stegall, CSP, CFPS, ALCM, ARM, CPCU
 President – Northwest Chapter
Chapter Meeting- Considerations
 Is the Meeting Environment Welcoming? Fun?
No Egos?
Caring?
 Will anyone know that I am coming? That I am
present? That I attended? Will anyone look like me?
 (High Draft Pick) Pre-established greeters
Chapter Meeting- Considerations
 Intro Slide Show Playing (with their
names/faces)
Is Music An Option?
Environment Fun? (e.g. not Sterile )
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Chapter Meeting- Considerations
 “Great” Speakers Tend to Draw Better
 Topic Selection Strategy-Broad/Specialized
 Safety, Environment, Workers Comp, others
Meeting value not solely on speaker/topic
Facilitate networking opportunities between
guests/members
 Names-pictures-names-introductions-namesrelationships (Membership Update Sheet)
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Chapter Meeting- Considerations
 What other opportunities exist for
networking (so the chapter meeting is not
the only place connections happen)?
Social Events – New Member Social with Executive
board
Tours – Educational, Facility, Wine tasting, student
events
Personal Delivery of Officer Directory (New
Members) and Exit Survey (Former Members)
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The Role of Membership Leaders and Making
Exciting Meetings Happen
 Committee Reports–Short & Sweet/Officer
Variety
 The Membership “Appeal”
 Jobs Pipeline/Conduit – Benefiting members,
employers, guests, potential members e.g. Who
filled the job(s)? Do we know them yet?
 What do we need to change to give our members
what they want?
Chapter Meeting- Considerations
 Pre-Planning
 Dates, Locations, Topics, Communication, Good &
Reasonably priced food/drink
 Time of day, Day of week, Networking time, CEUs
 Know what attendees want
 Relevant interests/industries, Assess, Survey
Other Considerations
 First meeting Free for a new member
 Bring a guest
 Bring three guests, receive your meal free
 Bring your boss
 Drawing for members based on attendance or
50/50 for all
 Supplement cost for out of work or E board
For A Positive Meeting Experience Get The Word Out
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Website
Email
Chapter Newsletter
Phone Calls
Post Cards
Track Attendance
 Sign in sheet – with place for email/phone for non-member
 Follow-up thank you by email or phone
 First timers
 Guests
 Those who haven’t shown up for a few months
Anyone Here from One of these Chapters with
Double Digit Growth?
Chapter
Coastal Bend
Greater West Virginia
Mexico
Bakersfield
Gold Coast
Anthony Wayne
Purchase Area
North Alabama (formerly TN Valley)
Panhandle
Southern Nevada
Southern Arizona
Alaska
Greater Baton Rouge
Central New York
Middle East
Hawaii
Acadiana
Wisconsin
Tulsa
Imperial Calcasieu
Category 4.1.11 4.1.12 4.1.13 4.1.14 Change 4-14
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% Change
33.65%
32.21%
28.57%
25.07%
22.97%
21.67%
19.07%
17.05%
16.33%
16.17%
14.81%
14.16%
13.13%
12.88%
12.75%
11.38%
11.17%
10.85%
10.48%
10.42%
Leadership Is Action
April 27, 2003, before Game 4 of the NBA playoffs between
the Portland Trailblazers and Dallas Mavericks.
Natalie Gilbert, a 13-year-old who won a series of contests for
the opportunity to sing the National Anthem at this event,
stepped out onto the court.
This event included over 10000 fans in the arena along with a
national TV audience, flashing lights, and a military guard.
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Resource Review
Each Other
Officer Central
Questions?
Feel free to contact me anytime!
Chris Vochoska – cvochoska@aeraenergy.com
Bonus Resources
Feel free to contact me anytime!
Chris Vochoska – cvochoska@aeraenergy.com
Email
Phone Calls
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Divide and conquer
Messages fine
Communicate excitement
Provide reasons for them to attend
Ask them to update their email
address
 Ask if they have any questions
Society Membership Benefits
Feature
Benefit
Professional Development
Discounts
Increased Value by Expanding Skills &
Knowledge/CEU’s/Save $$$
Networking/Membership Directory
Society Connections for career support.
PS Journal/Keeping up w/New EHS
Regulations & Practices
Cutting Edge Info to help companies and clients
effectively manage SH&E.
On-Line Archiving
Save time – Education & Information
Certification Points
Education/Time/Professional Development
Social Media
Society Connections for career support
Awards & Honors
Recognition
Contributing Your Expertise
Keep Our Profession Strong across the Globe
Practice Specialties/Common
Interest Groups
Share common experiences/problem solving
tactics
Have a Voice in Washington
Influence policy/Safety Standards development.
Career Resources
Searching for top candidates or finding your next
professional opportunity.
Chapter Membership Benefits
Feature
Benefit
Chapter Networking
Local Peer Connections for help & to build
relationships/exchange ideas & concerns.
Leadership Opportunities
Build Mgmt Skills/Career Advancement
Free Meal for Joining
Early Connections/Free Meal/Save $$$
Grants & Scholarships
Save Educational $$$
Local Job Opportunities
Searching for top candidates or finding your
next professional opportunity.
Live Webinars – Free access to all for
student members
Cutting Edge SH&E Info & Solutions
Certification Study Groups
Increased Value by Expanding
Skills/Professional Development
Graduation Gift- Student Members
(One Year Free Membership)
Local Peer Connections for help & to build
relationships/exchange ideas & concerns.
Ways to Effectively Engage Members
• Opportunities to Serve with time considerations
Broad announcement and/or personal invitation
• Jobs Pipeline/Conduit
• Networking – Round Table Introductions, New
Member Socials
• Officer Directory
Ways to Effectively Engage Members
• Engaging Members/Guests is every Leader’s Job
(Not just Membership Chair)
• Membership Chairs: Consider a process to equip
& empower others for Recruitment and
Retention success. Consider ways to get
upstream of renewals
Retention Considerations
 Personal Invitation to be a Member/To Be Involved
 Present Volunteer Options w/Time Requirements
 (Early) Member Engagement (See Phone Contact
Scripts)
 Positive Communication (vs. always making requests)
 Thank You for Renewing, Attending a Conference, Certification
 Distribute Job Opportunities
Retention Considerations
 Year End Feedback/Survey
 Meeting Attendance Tracking & Reporting/Annual
Drawing
 Email reminder to members approaching renewal date
 Membership benefits as part of the “appeal”
announcement at meetings
Recruitment Considerations
 Recruitment Campaigns/Membership Promos
• Chapter PDC/Bring A Guest Month/Society PDC/Refer A Friend
 Engaged Members Recruit New MembersEmpower them!
 Positive Meeting/Membership Experience
 New Member Orientation Process/Liaison/Mentor
 Guests Philosophy & Promotion ? Always
Welcome?
Recruitment Considerations
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ASSE Introduction - Email to prospective members
Meeting Guest Attendance Tracking
Thank You - Email each guest attending meeting
Sponsor Recognition - Email w/cc E Board New Member
Sponsor
 Announce New/Thank Renewed Members/Certifications
 Membership benefit announcement at monthly meetings
 Job Opportunity emails!