April 7th + Edneyville = Snow?

Last evening Edneyville Grange opened their doors to anyone who wanted to come for good food and to see an always entertaining Margaret Davidson! I was invited to give a short presentation on building membership. Here were the steps:

1. Set the Stage- Have something to start a conversation with- wear a Grange shirt, have a sticker, keep a copy of Grange News lying around
2. Listen to the potential members needs- do they have a kid that needs to be involved in a wholesome organization? Are they looking to get involved in the community?
3. Find a way to fill their needs- if they have kids, mention our Jr./Youth programs, and scholarships, if they are looking to get involved, tell them all they ways they can, if they are looking to network, tell them all the ways they can.
4. Ask them to join! This is the most important one, most people do not just show up to meetings, make sure they know you want them there, and how they can benefit from being a member.

Here are some pictures from my trip there....


Every Grange should have a sign like this!