Have you ever looked around your Grange and
wondered why everyone was
about the same age?
Have you ever thought you'd like to have
some youth in your Grange, but don't have any ideas how to get
them? If you are going to initiate a drive to get new members into your
Grange, one way is to target a specific group that has something in common
with your current membership.
If your membership is age 70 plus, targeting teens is not impossible, but
often difficult. However, targeting those who have just reached retirement
age is practical and possible. By reaching out and inviting those whom you
share commonalities with, you can gradually change the makeup of your
membership. By recruiting those just retiring, you open up new avenues to
those still in the work force. They can effectively recruit younger
members with families and the process can continue so that the entire
family is represented in your Grange membership in the future.
Make sure that your members have bought into the idea to recruit new
members and give them help in ways to approach potential members. Each
member has importance and by their participation in a targeted membership
campaign, they can ensure success.
Granges can make growth happen by targeting specific ages for membership
recruitment!
