| JANUARY 5, 2014 -- As we ring in the new year, there’s no better time to take a few minutes and reflect on the last year for your Grange, and to make a few resolutions for 2014.
• Resolve to … get the word out about my Grange.
It only takes a moment to send out a press release, post on Facebook and Twitter, hang a poster or two, or pick up the good old-fashioned telephone. Make the effort and reap the benefits!
• Resolve to … take photos and be more visual.
As the old saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words. Incorporating photos (and even video) into your Grange’s marketing efforts can increase the public’s interest (and the interest of your existing members too!)
• Resolve to … communicate with your membership more frequently.
Staying in touch with your membership keeps everyone in the loop with the activities and projects of your Grange. Good communications creates enthusiasm.
• Resolve to … think outside the box.
Look for new ways to engage your members and the public. Find something that inspires you and then find a way to incorporate that into your Grange. Don’t be afraid to try something new.
• Resolve to … be a better Grange!
Have fun as a group. Laugh more. Give to the community. Be curious. Volunteer and lend a hand. Focus. Choose a favorite project to participate in. Exercise your mind. Be tolerant. Discover something new. Say thank you. But most importantly, share your love of the organization with others. |
