Finding Membership
The twenty clubs in Division D added 49 new members July-January. Six clubs have received a distinguished club program (DCP) point for adding new members—Sunrisers, Speakeasy, Whole Wheat and Crosstown Talkers. Two clubs have received both DCP points for adding eight new members—Allianz and Pillsbury. I asked these clubs for their secrets. I expected to hear about open houses and Speechcraft , since they have always been the one, two go to approaches. I was amazed at the breadth of response and the detail of the plans. Joanne Boche of Whole Wheat says “follow up” with inquiries and guests. Eugene Banks points out that Whole Wheat has a good location and start time that is reasonable for working people. A club has to be convenient for people. Whole Wheat makes strong points. In my club roles, three new members joined out of the back and forth of emailing visitors and prospective gu...