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Small Group Icebreaker Membership Options Are Trial Memberships Beneficial? Member Communications Include a Detailed Calendar of Events Online Let Us Hear From You! Keep Members Informed Of Yearly Goals Regularly Encourage Gift Memberships Ways To Encourage Support, Partnerships Use Your Website to Help Forge Alliances Learning, Educational Opportunities Member Volunteers Offer Study Groups to Peers Member Certification Online Certification Options Benefit Members Member Services Cater to ‘Early Birds’ to Enhance Member Benefits Making Connections Chamber Offers Varied Networking Opportunities Message Board Allows Member‐to‐member Forums Standard Topics For Chapter Newsletters Manage Paper Flow Online Training Offers Member Benefits Planning Advice Traveling Exhibit Coordination Tips Reading Your Members Body Language Gives Clues to Perceptions Software Profile The Raiser's Edge Gives Edge on Tracking Data Recognition Ideas Launch a ‘Member of the Month’ Program Use the Power of Recognition Partnerships Offer Great Member Benefits Targeted Recruitment Special Membership Category Attracts New Members Recruitment Events Spectacular Homes Attract Guests Membership Recognition Large Awards Program Generates Big Benefits Handbook Enhances Member Involvement Shoot for ‘First in the Nation’ Reach Potential Members Through the Media Are Your Dues Too High Or Too Low? Member Recruitment Tools Effective Ways to Expand Your Membership Base Membership Dues Do Your Homework Before Setting Member Dues