Message From The Chairman
Hello A-PLUS Members and Friends!
I hope your year has gotten off to an amazing start and your chapter membership drives are well underway! Chapters are the lifeblood of this great organization and it’s through your efforts that we thrive and advance the goals and objectives of A-PLUS. This year, as in years past, our goal is to increase our membership. We must continue to “Recruit, RETAIN and Reclaim” members with a special emphasis on Retention.
Recruit –The enthusiasm and hard work at the chapter level is vital to our success! Chapter leadership must continue to identify the type of training that is needed in your area. Reach out to your local Postal management for subject matter experts to help facilitate training. Partner with other chapters to expand training and community outreach activities. AND, continue to host information tables at Career Awareness Conferences and other venues.
“Many hands make light work.” Every member should actively recruit new members. Peer-to-peer recruitment can be very effective. Here are some suggestions for what individuals can do:
- Invite your friends and colleagues to A-PLUS events.
- Share your A-PLUS story and how the organization has benefited your development.
- Invite others to volunteer their time and talents to A-PLUS to help others.
RETAIN – Last year, we were successful at increasing our membership. Recruitment efforts at all levels of the organization produced awesome results. A continuous stream of fresh ideas, perspectives and talent is essential to drive innovation. Now that new members have joined, what are you doing to get them engaged and keep them engaged?
- Offer relevant training and activities for your members.
- Create a welcoming environment where members are encouraged to participate and contribute to the success of the chapter.
- Share information that you receive from the A-PLUS Regional and National Boards. Stay active, visible and keep the lines of communication open.
- Get involved in your community. Community involvement and working together towards a common goal is an excellent way to bond and build relationships.
- Ask members to renew their membership.
Reclaim – Reach out to your former members. There is a pool of talented former members and retirees who can assist members who are up and coming in their careers. Sometimes all it takes is to simply ask them. Emphasize how their knowledge and experience could benefit new and current members. Our current retired members are finding new ways to stay engaged. They continue to foster collaboration by helping balance the energy and fresh perspectives of younger and new members with their experiences.
A-PLUS needs and wants members that cut across all demographics to be our very best. Through Engagement, Communication, and strong Leadership, A-PLUS can be successful at Recruiting, RETAINING and Reclaimingmembers. Let’s grow together!
To all our current members, thank you for membership! We look forward to your continued support and engagement. Please continue to encourage former members to renew their membership and connect with our new members. The 2024 membership application is available on our on National website at www.aplus.cc .
Finally, please register to attend the 2024 A-PLUS National Convention to be held at the Las Vegas Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas NV, April 22 – 26, 2024 hosted by the Western Region. Click on the National Convention under the Events Tab on our website for hotel and Registration information. Hope to see you there!
Debra Clayton
A-PLUS Chairman of the Board
Eastern Region Director
“Proud A-PLUS lifer and member since 1990”