by Ed Luttrell
National Grange Director of Leadership and Membership
Asking someone to join the Grange can be a little scary to many
members. That is because they haven’t done it in years or maybe ever.
That is why it is important to work together to recruit new members.
There is strength in numbers, especially when you ask someone to join.
Having a partner, or even two, will help you be successful in asking
people to join your Grange. You will gain confidence because you know
the other member or members will help you out if you forget something or
are at a loss for words.
Another advantage to working together is that “your team” will help each
other stay on track and to identify the potential members’ needs. Then
you can share how your Grange can fill those needs. A final benefit is
that when the person decides to join, all of you will feel
accomplishment and may be willing to do it again soon, perhaps by
yourself.
Work together to ask people to join and watch your Grange grow.
