1. 5 Elements
of a
Successful
Association Meeting

2. Association Activities
• Recruiting Members
• Communication with Members
But the heart of any association is….
• Events and Meetings

3. 5 Elements to a Successful Meeting
• Attendee Management
• Agenda
• Schedule
• Member Recognition
• Networking

4. Attendee Management
Invest in a good member management tool and
use it to:
Send meeting invitations
Manage RSVPs
Share agenda

5. Agenda
Before the meeting
Help get topics organized
Let attendees know what to expect
During the meeting
Keeps conversations on track
Tip: Use chapter management tool to survey members
ahead of time to get meeting topics

6. Schedule
Add time limits to your
agenda
Keeps your meeting on track
Establishes control

7. Member Recognition
Membership organizations are all about the
MEMBERS
Make them feel special
Recognize events such as:
Passing a relevant exam or earning a designation
Providing a volunteer service to the group
A personal milestone, such as marriage or a new
baby
New members or membership anniversaries

8. Time for Networking
Give members time to meet and greet
Builds a stronger connection between
members
Stronger connection keeps members more
engaged in association

9. Inspiration for Meetings
“When you go to meetings or
auditions and you fail to
prepare, prepare to fail. It is simple
but true.”
Paula Abdul

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