May 15, 2017

Tips to improve recruitment efforts

By The American Legion
Dispatch

Five American Legion membership recruiting tips to help you meet National Commander Charles E. Schmidt's 100,000 new members goal:

The following are five American Legion membership recruiting tips to help you meet National Commander Charles E. Schmidt's 100,000 new members goal:
  • Always be ready with a two to three-minute “elevator pitch” on the importance and benefits of Legion membership.
  • Download the Legion app at  www.legion.org/mobileapps. You’ll be ready to sign up members on the spot.
  • If your department has invested in door hangers ( www.legion.org/membership/tools), get some and modify with your post information. You’re now ready to reach out to potential members even if you’re not face-to-face.
  • Keep a few membership applications handy.
  • Have a supply of “Why You Should Belong,” “This Is The American Legion” and “How We Help” brochures for informational/recruitment events.
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