[nfbwatlk] A question of recruitment

[Lauren Merryfield]

Hi,
You might need to talk to any blind students you know.  Remember that they 
might not all be young; some people go back to school later in life.

Also remember that all members do not have to be blind.  Friends or 
relatives of blind students might be interested, too.

I hope you find some prospective members.  I know that one problem a student 
division can have is that most people are students only for a few years; 
then they go on to work or raise a family or whatever.

It would be really cool if you could find blind people who are getting ready 
to go to school so they'd have the advantage of the NFB before they ever 
start.

Guess that's about all I can think of for now.  Hope that helps.  Many of us 
former students are behind you!
thanks
Lauren
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Owenblue2 at aol.com>
To: <nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, October 01, 2006 1:55 PM
Subject: [nfbwatlk] A question of recruitment


> Hello my NFB friends:
>
> Earlier this week I posted a question concerning a student division.
> Jennifer asked me a very good question. How do we attract members and keep 
> them
> interested. I'm especially interested in attracting young members. The 
> student
> division is a good start. On the other hand, there are not that many 
> students in
> the NFBW. Perhaps we need to concentrate our efforts on recruiting and
> keeping  our present membership interested. Not always a simple task.
>
> I'm committed to reaching out to all interested parties. It takes time and
> effort, but it's worth it.
>
> I think this is a good topic to discuss and something to consider and 
> think
> about.
>
> Warmest regards and many blessings to all of you:
>
> Lisa A. Owen
> Treasurer Officer
> The Northwest Chapter
> NFBW
> 3330 Northwest Avenue #C5
> Bellingham, WA 98225
> 360-920-8652
> _nfbnorthwest at aol.com_ (mailto:nfbnorthwest at aol.com)
>


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