Brainstorming+Outreach+Ideas

=BRAINSTORMING OUTREACH IDEAS= Here is your opportunity to add suggestions for how we can reach out to our members.

Monday, June 25, 2012:

I emailed Brian this morning to help us get that membership list! We can't do much without it. (KP)


 * Every member recruit a member. Award for members who recuit the most members. (KP)
 * Work with colleagues to get new members...recruit in our own sphere of influence. Award for board member who recruits the most new members. (KP)
 * Poster available for members to post in their schools or other appropriate places (my classroom). (KP)
 * Regular eblasts to members on important topics. The info that went out today about the teacher eval system, for example. Notices could simply direct members to a blog at our website or be about a new ASCD book. (KP)
 * I have an outlet to recruit among pre service teachers. Other members may also have this outlet. We need to do a recruitment brocheur or/and poster directed at pre service teachers. (KP)
 * Try to keep most information electronic. (KP)
 * Create a listserv of our membership. (KP)
 * Have a "membership dinner" at a restaurant or hotel during the next conference. People can sign up and pay for their meal when they register for the conference. Have awards there. Have a speaker there. Give NMASCD a "presence". (KP)

Josh Silver - 9/4 - I am fascinated with Instagram. I think an account and maybe a contest - show us what you're doing in school? is a great outreach tool. When I became a member, the paypal link worked, but there was no verification that I even had membership. I think that's critical to keeping members interested. College students are often looking for organizations to present to, join, etc. What a great idea! I am part of TCEA listserv and its so helpful. I get great info and advice from them all the time! What about 'after school' webinars. Right at 345 or something, a webinar for teachers. Dossier and National Board workshops would be relevant outreach tools that teachers need.