[memcom] MEMCOM: August Newsletter
Brad Peterson
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UNITED STATES POWER SQUADRONS=AE
America=B9s Boating Club
=A0
Membership Committee =AD R/C Bruce Troth, AP
=A0
=A0
COMMUNICATIONS =AD Why =B3America=B9s Boating Club=B2
=A0
Lyle Millan received the following email:
=A0
=B3I also have to wonder, when did "America's Boating Club" become our aka
name?=A0 We have been known for 90 years as The United States Power Squadrons
and now "America's Boating Club"!=A0 Give it some thought - I have been a
member since '92 and have earned my merit mark each year (and enjoyed my
organization).=A0 But I didn't join "America's Boating Club".
Now I am about ready to throw in the towel because I just don't care for th=
e
direction my USPS organization is heading.=A0 It isn't just me, I am hearing
this comment more and more from members in other squadrons.=A0 Maybe you can
carry my thoughts back for discussion and help bring us back on course.=A0 I
hope so because I really would not like to abandon this ship.
Betty Parks=B2
=A0
Here is my reply to Lyle and Betty:
=A0
Lyle,
=A0
Let Betty know I sincerely appreciate her comments.
=A0
I would hope she stays involved=A0and helps guide the changes facing
our=A0organization.
=A0
A couple of observations. "America's Boating Club" is a tag line. Just like
"Sail and Power Boating"=A0which has been used over twenty years. Either can
be used or not. Depending on purpose either can be used. It's a marketing
tag.
=A0
America's Boating Club came about because of "ABC," America's Boating
Course.=A0USPS wanted to tag the name "America's Boating Club" with "America'=
s
Boating Course." Its seems to be a natural tie in with promotional material=
s
in mind.
=A0
With the advent of NASBLA and states making education mandatory, there are
many more competitors providing basic safe boating information to meet the
increase in demand. USCGAux or USPS could not possibly meet this demand, my
opinion, there fore USPS finds a new environment in which to operate the
organization's mission, safe boating through education. But here is the
silver lining, USPS is considering up grading the basic course to offer
serious boaters more for their educational dollar. This could present our
superior educational opportunity and possibly attracting the kind of member
we are always looking to recruit.
=A0
Now this is=A0only an idea=A0at this stage but I hope it gives Betty a feeling
of confidence that USPS is working to maintain our leadership role as the
premiere boating educational organization USPS has been and will remain.
=A0
But let her know we need her help to continue our voyage. It takes members
like her that are dedicated, concerned about our future=A0and a leader.=A0
=A0
Thanks again for sharing Betty's concerns.
=A0
Bruce
USPS
ChMemCom
=A0
The following is the revised scheduling of locations regards membership
meetings in Jacksonville:
=20
E-MEMO =AD USPS MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
=20
Date: 07 Aug 04
TO: Membership Committee Members
FR: Committee Chair, R/C Bruce Troth
SUB: Meetings in Jacksonville =AD Fall GB ADAMS MARK HOTEL
RE: UPDATES NOTE CHGS IN RED
=20
Ahoy Everyone,=20
=20
Meetings - Jacksonville, please attend and volunteer:
THUR., 9 SEPT & FRI. 10 SEPT.
TABLES =AD First Timers & Membership
* Table setup Thursday early morning. Or might happen Wed. evening.
* Table take down late day Friday.
* Sign up to help man tables. Need volunteers Thurs. and Fri.
* Ck in with Carolyn Knaggs re Membership Table assignments email
escalateV@aol.com <mailto:escalateV@aol.com>
* Ck in with Ed White or Donna Dunlap re 1st Timers ew@anp.net
<mailto:ew@anp.net> , djdunlap@coastalnet.com
<mailto:djdunlap@coastalnet.com>
=20
THUR., 9 SEPT
* 0800 =AD 1200 MEMCOM Closed =AD GBR Sec 1
* 1300 =AD 1400 1St Timers Orientation =AD Daytona
* 1400 =AD 1630 Sq/Dist Officers Mtg GBR Sec 5
Needs lots of members to help be table monitors during this meeting, contac=
t
Charlie Tulip c2lip@aol.com <mailto:c2lip@aol.com> to advise your
participation. Subject is declining membership. Squadron and district
officers will be ask to help brain storm ideas and note takers will be at
each table. That=B9s where you come in. Need your help, please sign up.
=20
FRI. 10 SEPT
* 0800 =AD 1230 ADMIN DEPT OPEN MTG River Terr 1
* 0815 =AD 0945 Membership Committee ditto
* 0930 =AD 1030 1st Timer Orientation GBR Sec 6
* Youth Poster Contest =AD Judging
=20
Other committees in the dept. will continue after MemCom and please attend
them and support their meetings too. Q & A will be taking place 3 times
during the overall time commitment and your input is of value.
See you all there,=20
=20
Bruce Troth, AP
MEMCOMCh
Ahoy,=20
=20
ATTENTION ALL COMMITTEE MEMBERS
=20
Please help the committee in Jacksonville.
=20
Sign up for table times for our two areas of responsibility, 1st Timers and
Membership.
=20
Two days and we need to fill 8 AM to 5 PM each day, Thurday and Friday, Sep=
t
9 and 10. PLEASE SIGN UP TODAY!
=20
To use email to sign up contact:
=20
1st Timers - Ed White edwhite2004@comcast.net
=20
Membership - Carolyn Knaggs escalateV@aol.com
=20
or by phone:=20
=20
Ed 610-473-9756
Carolyn 734-222-0429
=20
Thank You,=20
=20
Bruce
USPS
ChMemCom
Good News, recruiting and late renewals are way up VS last year. Squadrons
are off to their best 2 months in recruiting than we've seen in the last 6
years.=20
=20
July New Members
04 285
03 248
=20
July Late Renew
04 1299
03 671
=20
Gains YTD (2months)
04 1678
03 1050
=20
This is exciting! Keep'm members pumped up! This could be the beginning of
great things in membership growth.
=20
Is Power of One helping turn the corner on growth?
=20
Keep up the great job everyone.
=20
TEAM
=20
=20
Bruce
USPS
ChMemCom
Greeting to all: It is not even the holiday season and joy is in the wind.
I have had two calls from and made one to a Bridge members today. I do not
know who is the most excited, Bruce, the Chief or me. Thanks to each and
everyone for all of your efforts. For icing on the cake, if possible, coul=
d
you use the rest of the month in your own Squadron helping their Bridge
contact each non-renewing member and tell them about the many benefits and
values of being a member and besides, where else can they be with such nea=
t
people. Thank you,=20
Creighton
Ahoy,=20
=20
The July 2004 membership reports are now available on the committee web
site.
=20
There are some excellent trends in several districts. Some are actually
ahead of their 03 July numbers.
=20
Check them out!
=20
=20
Bruce
USPS
ChMemCom
Hi Everyone:=20
One month and 2 days and we will be having fun in Jacksonville. Your Team
Leaders are working hard to help make this a great meeting.
Donna Dunlap and Ed White (1st Timers Table) and Carolyn Knaggs (Membership
Table) need your help to 'man' these tables. If EVERYONE on our Committee
offered just 1 hour of their time to meet and greet folks at these tables,
we would be over staffed. It is a fun activity as you meet and welcome
members from your own District and Squadron.
Come on Gals and Guys contact these hard working Team Leaders today and
offer to help at the tables. This is a working National membership
Committee, we cannot afford to have anyone who is just a name on the roster=
,
we need your help.
Thanks in advance for your cooperation.
Stf/C Laura M Teatero, SN
Non Renewal Survey
Thanks to all the NMRs who are still working on their reports. Many of you
reported it was difficult to obtain complete reports as it is the height o=
f
boating/vacation season, so Drew continues to receive reports. Keep up the
good work, all data is important for a comprehensive final report.
We have received several comments and recommendations regarding revising th=
e
survey form and will be working to make improvements for Spring 2005. Pleas=
e
bring your suggestions to our closed meeting in Jacksonville, Thursday 9
September, 0800-1200, City Terrace 7 room.
=20
A Few Tips On Recruiting
=B7 Use every available method to advertise your Boating Course,
including word of mouth. Encourage every member to tell a friend,
neighbor, boating buddy =8A=8A=8A.Power of One!
=B7 Present several Public Courses per year. The old Spring and Fall is
pass=E9. Some Squadrons present a Boating Course every month
with great results!
=B7 We have to present a package that that they want to buy. Oh yes, we
ARE selling.
=B7 You must believe in your product and be enthusiastic in your
approach. Don=B9t forget to tell your face that you ARE enthusiastic.
=B7 Throughout the Boating Course reference other courses where more
in-depth information is covered.. Refer to =8CTen Hot Tips=B9.
=B7 At the end of your first session, distribute the folder =8CThis is
USPS=B9 to all students giving them time to think about joining USPS.
=B7 Interviewing=8A=8A..More is better, but no less than 1 Interviewer for
every 8 students.
=B7 Have Bridge members and Exec Committee members present on graduation
night to answer questions.
=B7 A Congratulatory/Welcome letter from the Commander to every new
member can have a distinct bearing on the new member=B9s attitude towards the
squadron.=20
=20
Did You Know
1. Due to the popularity of the first, First Timers Orientation Meeting in
Pittsburgh, there will be TWO 1st Timers meetings scheduled in Jacksonville=
.
One on Thursday (1300-1400) and the second on Friday (0930-1030). Both
Orientation meetings will be presented in City Terrace 12 room. If anyone i=
n
your squadron will be a 1st Timer in Jax, please pass on the news.
2. New Memcom1 forms are available at HQ. Pitch out the old and start
using the new form that has a space for the name of the
person who most influenced you in joining USPS=B9
3. The members name who =8Cmost influenced=B9 must be on the Memcom1 alon=
g
with the certificate # in order for that person to
receive credit towards Power of One awards.
4. Sea Tow has included the USPS application form in their mail out o=
f
10,000.=20
=20
One More Time
It=B9s August and some members are just returning from vacation. That may be
the reason you could not reach that non renewal. Now is the time to try
again. Ask every member of your Bridge and every member of your Exec
Committee to make ONE telephone call to a non renewing member. If every
Squadron =8Cbrought back=B9 just 3 members=8A=8A..well, you do the math and you wil=
l
find the number pretty impressive as a total for USPS.
We are depending on every Squadron to try ONE MORE TIME.
Thanks for your help.
=20
Looking forward to seeing all your smiling faces in Jacksonville,
Stf/C Laura M Teatero, SN
P O W E R O F O N E
=20
Power Of One, an exciting new membership program, is, hopefully, starting t=
o
make a positive impact. The program commenced on 1 October 2003. An analysi=
s
was performed comparing membership numbers as of 30 September 2003 [progra=
m
start] and 31 May 2004, which for most squadrons, represents the high point
in their membership numbers. Following are the results:
=20
% Increase Numbe=
r
of Districts
=20
0 to 5
3 =20
6 to 10 10
11 to 15 12
16 to 20 6
21 to 25 1
26 to 30 1
=20
=20
Through 31 May, one squadron has the numbers to qualify for the "Grand
Squadron Challenge" and 37 squadrons have met the target numbers to qualify
for the "Elite Squadron Challenge". Of course, meeting the numbers target
doesn't automatically put a squadron in the win column. The rules also stat=
e
that, "A prerequisite of award consideration is that the Squadron must show
positive membership growth for the year in which the award is given". We
will be closely checking the 30 September, 2004 numbers to ensure that the
above 38 squadrons had adequate retention numbers to maintain positive
growth.
=20
On the individual side of the equation, until 31 July, 1,093 individuals
have earned the right to receive the special POO pin for having influenced
at least 1 new member to join. 26 have earned a POO cap for having
influenced 5 or more new members and 2 have earned the POO jacket for
influencing 10 or more. One individual has qualified for the prestigious
"Admiral's Club".
=20
One disconcerting element lies in the fact that although there are
individual pin winners in all 33 Districts, the winners have come from only
208 squadrons. This, unfortunately, means that less than 50% of our
squadrons are participating. What a great year we can have ahead of us if w=
e
can get everyone aboard the POO train.
Stf/C W. LYLE REA, SN
2005 Nonrenewal Report as of 2 August 2004
Includes All Squadrons
Total Squadrons Scanned and Audited (Includes Provisional)
455
Total Active and Additional Active Members Scanned
46,778
Total Active and Additional Active Non Renewals
9,462
Non Renewal Percentage
20.23%
Total Family and Junior Family Members Scanned
6,273
Total Family and Junior Family Non Renewals
1,545
Non Renewal Percentage
24.63%
We have 2 Squadrons in that have not been scanned and audited.=A0
There are 11 outstanding transmittals as of today. They are:
D/2
Cross County
D/3
South Shore
D/5
Dundalk
Miles River
D/6
Auburn
Red Jacket
D/9
St. Joseph
D/17
Asheville
Johnson City
D/26
Charleston
D/30
Kansas City
# # #=20
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<FONT FACE=3D"American Typewriter"><SPAN STYLE=3D'font-size:12.0px'><BR>
</SPAN><FONT SIZE=3D"5"><SPAN STYLE=3D'font-size:18.0px'><B>UNITED STATES POWER=
SQUADRONS®<BR>
</B></SPAN></FONT><SPAN STYLE=3D'font-size:12.0px'><I>America’s Boating=
Club<BR>
</I>=A0<BR>
Membership Committee – <B>R/C Bruce Troth, AP<BR>
</B>=A0<BR>
=A0<BR>
<FONT COLOR=3D"#0000FF"><B>COMMUNICATIONS</B></FONT> – Why “Ameri=
ca’s Boating Club” <BR>
=A0<BR>
<B>Lyle Millan</B> received the following email:<BR>
=A0<BR>
“I also have to wonder, when did "America's Boating Club" b=
ecome our aka name?=A0 We have been known for 90 years as The United States Po=
wer Squadrons and now "America's Boating Club"!=A0 Give it some thou=
ght - I have been a member since '92 and have earned my merit mark each year=
(and enjoyed my organization).=A0 But I didn't join "America's Boating C=
lub".<BR>
Now I am about ready to throw in the towel because I just don't care for th=
e direction my USPS organization is heading.=A0 It isn't just me, I am hearing=
this comment more and more from members in other squadrons.=A0 Maybe you can =
carry my thoughts back for discussion and help bring us back on course.=A0 I h=
ope so because I really would not like to abandon this ship.<BR>
Betty Parks”<BR>
=A0<BR>
<FONT COLOR=3D"#0000FF"><B><I>Here is my reply to Lyle and Betty: <BR>
</I></B></FONT>=A0<BR>
Lyle,<BR>
=A0<BR>
Let Betty know I sincerely appreciate her comments. <BR>
=A0<BR>
I would hope she stays involved=A0and helps guide the changes facing our=A0orga=
nization.<BR>
=A0<BR>
A couple of observations. "America's Boating Club" is a tag line.=
Just like "Sail and Power Boating"=A0which has been used over twent=
y years. Either can be used or not. Depending on purpose either can be used.=
It's a marketing tag.<BR>
=A0<BR>
America's Boating Club came about because of "ABC," America's Boa=
ting Course.=A0USPS wanted to tag the name "America's Boating Club" =
with "America's Boating Course." Its seems to be a natural tie in =
with promotional materials in mind.<BR>
=A0<BR>
With the advent of NASBLA and states making education mandatory, there are =
many more competitors providing basic safe boating information to meet the i=
ncrease in demand. USCGAux or USPS could not possibly meet this demand, my o=
pinion, there fore USPS finds a new environment in which to operate the orga=
nization's mission, safe boating through education. But here is the silver l=
ining, USPS is considering up grading the basic course to offer serious boat=
ers more for their educational dollar. This could present our superior educa=
tional opportunity and possibly attracting the kind of member we are always =
looking to recruit.<BR>
=A0<BR>
Now this is=A0only an idea=A0at this stage but I hope it gives Betty a feeling =
of confidence that USPS is working to maintain our leadership role as the pr=
emiere boating educational organization USPS has been and will remain. <BR>
=A0<BR>
But let her know we need her help to continue our voyage. It takes members =
like her that are dedicated, concerned about our future=A0and a leader.=A0<BR>
=A0<BR>
Thanks again for sharing Betty's concerns.<BR>
=A0<BR>
<FONT COLOR=3D"#0000FF"><B><I>Bruce<BR>
</I></B></FONT><B>USPS<BR>
ChMemCom<BR>
</B>=A0<BR>
<HR ALIGN=3DCENTER SIZE=3D"3" WIDTH=3D"95%">The following is the revised scheduli=
ng of locations regards membership meetings in Jacksonville: <BR>
<BR>
<FONT COLOR=3D"#0000FF"><B><I>E-MEMO</I></B></FONT><B><I> – USPS MEMBER=
SHIP COMMITTEE <BR>
</I></B> <BR>
<B><I>Date: &nb=
sp; 07 Aug 04<BR>
</I></B>TO: &nb=
sp; Membership Committee Members<BR>
FR:  =
; Committee Chair, R/C Bruce Troth<BR>
SUB: &nbs=
p; Meetings in Jacksonville – Fall GB ADAMS MARK HOTE=
L<BR>
RE:  =
; UPDATES <FONT COLOR=3D"#FF0000">NOTE CHGS=
IN RED<BR>
</FONT><B> <BR>
Ahoy Everyone, <BR>
</B> <BR>
Meetings - Jacksonville, please attend and volunteer:<BR>
<B><U>THUR., 9 SEPT & FRI. 10 SEPT.<BR>
</U></B>TABLES – First Timers & Membership<BR>
</SPAN></FONT><UL><LI><FONT FACE=3D"American Typewriter"><SPAN STYLE=3D'font-si=
ze:12.0px'>Table setup Thursday early morning. Or might happen Wed. evening.=
=20
</SPAN></FONT><LI><FONT FACE=3D"American Typewriter"><SPAN STYLE=3D'font-size:1=
2.0px'>Table take down late day Friday.=20
</SPAN></FONT><LI><FONT FACE=3D"American Typewriter"><SPAN STYLE=3D'font-size:1=
2.0px'>Sign up to help man tables. Need volunteers Thurs. and Fri.=20
</SPAN></FONT><LI><FONT FACE=3D"American Typewriter"><SPAN STYLE=3D'font-size:1=
2.0px'>Ck in with Carolyn Knaggs re Membership Table assignments email <FONT=
COLOR=3D"#0000FF"><U>escalateV@aol.com</U></FONT> <<FONT COLOR=3D"#0000FF"><=
U><a href=3D"mailto:escalateV@aol.com">mailto:escalateV@aol.com</a></U></FONT>=
>=20
</SPAN></FONT><LI><FONT FACE=3D"American Typewriter"><SPAN STYLE=3D'font-size:1=
2.0px'>Ck in with Ed White or Donna Dunlap re 1st Timers <FONT COLOR=3D"#0000F=
F"><U>ew@anp.net</U></FONT> <<FONT COLOR=3D"#0000FF"><U><a href=3D"mailto:ew@=
anp.net">mailto:ew@anp.net</a></U></FONT>> , <FONT COLOR=3D"#0000FF">=
<U>djdunlap@coastalnet.com</U></FONT> <<FONT COLOR=3D"#0000FF"><U><a href=3D"=
mailto:djdunlap@coastalnet.com">mailto:djdunlap@coastalnet.com</a></U></FONT=
>> <BR>
</SPAN></FONT></UL><FONT FACE=3D"American Typewriter"><SPAN STYLE=3D'font-size:=
12.0px'> <BR>
<B><U>THUR., 9 SEPT<BR>
</U></B></SPAN></FONT><UL><LI><FONT FACE=3D"American Typewriter"><SPAN STYLE=3D=
'font-size:12.0px'>0800 – 1200 MEMCOM Closed –  =
; &nb=
sp; GBR Sec 1=20
</SPAN></FONT><LI><FONT FACE=3D"American Typewriter"><SPAN STYLE=3D'font-size:1=
2.0px'>1300 – 1400 1St Timers Orientation – <FONT CO=
LOR=3D"#FE0000"> &=
nbsp;</FONT><FONT COLOR=3D"#FF0000">Daytona</FONT>=20
</SPAN></FONT><LI><FONT FACE=3D"American Typewriter"><SPAN STYLE=3D'font-size:1=
2.0px'>1400 – 1630 Sq/Dist Officers Mtg =
&nbs=
p; <FONT COLOR=3D"#FF0000">GBR Sec 5 <BR>
</FONT></SPAN></FONT></UL><FONT FACE=3D"American Typewriter"><SPAN STYLE=3D'fon=
t-size:12.0px'>Needs lots of members to help be table monitors during this m=
eeting, contact Charlie Tulip <FONT COLOR=3D"#0000FF"><U>c2lip@aol.com</U></FO=
NT> <<FONT COLOR=3D"#0000FF"><U><a href=3D"mailto:c2lip@aol.com">mailto:c2lip=
@aol.com</a></U></FONT>> to advise your participation. Subjec=
t is declining membership. Squadron and district officers will be ask to hel=
p brain storm ideas and note takers will be at each table. That’s wher=
e you come in. Need your help, please sign up. <BR>
<BR>
<B><U>FRI. 10 SEPT<BR>
</U></B></SPAN></FONT><UL><LI><FONT FACE=3D"American Typewriter"><SPAN STYLE=3D=
'font-size:12.0px'>0800 – 1230 <B>ADMIN DEPT OPEN MTG</B> =
<FONT COLOR=3D"#FF0000">River Terr 1</FONT>=20
</SPAN></FONT><LI><FONT FACE=3D"American Typewriter"><SPAN STYLE=3D'font-size:1=
2.0px'>0815 – 0945 Membership Committee =
ditto=20
</SPAN></FONT><LI><FONT FACE=3D"American Typewriter"><SPAN STYLE=3D'font-size:1=
2.0px'>0930 – 1030 1st Timer Orientation  =
; &nb=
sp; <FONT COLOR=3D"#FF0000">GBR Sec 6</FONT>=20
</SPAN></FONT><LI><FONT FACE=3D"American Typewriter"><SPAN STYLE=3D'font-size:1=
2.0px'>Youth Poster Contest – Judging<BR>
</SPAN></FONT></UL><FONT FACE=3D"American Typewriter"><SPAN STYLE=3D'font-size:=
12.0px'> <BR>
Other committees in the dept. will continue after MemCom and please attend =
them and support their meetings too. Q & A will be taking place 3 times =
during the overall time commitment and your input is of value. <BR>
See you all there, <BR>
<BR>
</SPAN><FONT COLOR=3D"#0000FF"><FONT SIZE=3D"4"><SPAN STYLE=3D'font-size:14.0px'>=
<B><I>Bruce Troth,</I></B></SPAN></FONT></FONT><FONT SIZE=3D"4"><SPAN STYLE=3D'f=
ont-size:14.0px'><B><I> AP<BR>
MEMCOMCh<BR>
</I></B></SPAN></FONT><SPAN STYLE=3D'font-size:12.0px'><BR>
<BR>
<HR ALIGN=3DCENTER SIZE=3D"3" WIDTH=3D"95%">Ahoy, <BR>
<BR>
<FONT COLOR=3D"#FF0000"><B><I>ATTENTION ALL COMMITTEE MEMBERS<BR>
</I></B></FONT> <BR>
Please help the committee in Jacksonville. <BR>
<BR>
Sign up for table times for our two areas of responsibility, 1st Timers and=
Membership.<BR>
<BR>
Two days and we need to fill 8 AM to 5 PM each day, Thurday and Friday, Sep=
t 9 and 10. <FONT COLOR=3D"#0000FF">PLEASE SIGN UP TODAY!<BR>
</FONT> <BR>
To use email to sign up contact: <BR>
<BR>
1st Timers - Ed White <FONT COLOR=3D"#0000FF"><U>edwhite2004@comcast.ne=
t<BR>
</U></FONT> <BR>
Membership - Carolyn Knaggs <FONT COLOR=3D"#0000FF"><U>escalateV@aol.com</U><=
/FONT> <BR>
<BR>
or by phone: <BR>
<BR>
Ed 610-473-9756<BR>
Carolyn 734-222-0429<BR>
<BR>
Thank You, <BR>
<BR>
</SPAN><FONT COLOR=3D"#0000FF"><FONT SIZE=3D"4"><SPAN STYLE=3D'font-size:14.0px'>=
<B><I>Bruce<BR>
</I></B></SPAN></FONT></FONT><FONT SIZE=3D"4"><SPAN STYLE=3D'font-size:14.0px'>=
<B><I>USPS<BR>
ChMemCom<BR>
</I></B></SPAN></FONT><SPAN STYLE=3D'font-size:12.0px'><BR>
<HR ALIGN=3DCENTER SIZE=3D"3" WIDTH=3D"95%"><FONT COLOR=3D"#008000"><B><I>Good News=
</I></B></FONT>, recruiting and late renewals are way up VS last year. Squad=
rons are off to their best 2 months in recruiting than we've seen in the las=
t 6 years. <BR>
<BR>
July New Members<BR>
04 285<BR>
03 248<BR>
<BR>
July Late Renew<BR>
04 1299<BR>
03 671<BR>
<BR>
Gains YTD (2months)<BR>
04 1678<BR>
03 1050<BR>
<BR>
This is exciting! Keep'm members pumped up! This could be the beginning of =
great things in membership growth. <BR>
<BR>
Is Power of One helping turn the corner on growth?<BR>
<BR>
Keep up the great job everyone. <BR>
<BR>
TEAM<BR>
<BR>
<BR>
</SPAN><FONT COLOR=3D"#0000FF"><FONT SIZE=3D"4"><SPAN STYLE=3D'font-size:14.0px'>=
<B><I>Bruce<BR>
</I></B></SPAN></FONT></FONT><FONT SIZE=3D"4"><SPAN STYLE=3D'font-size:14.0px'>=
<B><I>USPS<BR>
ChMemCom<BR>
</I></B></SPAN></FONT><SPAN STYLE=3D'font-size:12.0px'><BR>
<HR ALIGN=3DCENTER SIZE=3D"3" WIDTH=3D"95%"></SPAN><FONT COLOR=3D"#008000"><FONT SI=
ZE=3D"5"><SPAN STYLE=3D'font-size:16.0px'><B><I>Greeting to all: </I></B><=
/SPAN></FONT></FONT><SPAN STYLE=3D'font-size:12.0px'>It is not even the holida=
y season and joy is in the wind. I have had two calls from and made on=
e to a Bridge members today. I do not know who is the most excited, Br=
uce, the Chief or me. Thanks to each and everyone for all of your effo=
rts. For icing on the cake, if possible, could you use the rest of the=
month in your own Squadron helping their Bridge contact each non-renewing m=
ember and tell them about the many benefits and values of being a member &nb=
sp;and besides, where else can they be with such neat people. Thank you, <BR=
>
<BR>
</SPAN><FONT COLOR=3D"#0000FF"><FONT SIZE=3D"4"><SPAN STYLE=3D'font-size:14.0px'>=
<B><I>Creighton<BR>
</I></B></SPAN></FONT></FONT><SPAN STYLE=3D'font-size:12.0px'><BR>
<HR ALIGN=3DCENTER SIZE=3D"3" WIDTH=3D"95%"></SPAN><FONT COLOR=3D"#008000"><FONT SI=
ZE=3D"5"><SPAN STYLE=3D'font-size:16.0px'><B>Ahoy, <BR>
</B></SPAN></FONT></FONT><SPAN STYLE=3D'font-size:12.0px'> <BR>
The July 2004 membership reports are now available on the committee web sit=
e.<BR>
<BR>
There are some excellent trends in several districts. Some are actually ahe=
ad of their 03 July numbers. <BR>
<BR>
Check them out!<BR>
<BR>
<BR>
</SPAN><FONT COLOR=3D"#0000FF"><FONT SIZE=3D"4"><SPAN STYLE=3D'font-size:14.0px'>=
<B><I>Bruce<BR>
</I></B></SPAN></FONT></FONT><FONT SIZE=3D"4"><SPAN STYLE=3D'font-size:14.0px'>=
<B><I>USPS<BR>
ChMemCom<BR>
</I></B></SPAN></FONT><SPAN STYLE=3D'font-size:12.0px'><BR>
<HR ALIGN=3DCENTER SIZE=3D"3" WIDTH=3D"95%"></SPAN><FONT COLOR=3D"#008000"><FONT SI=
ZE=3D"5"><SPAN STYLE=3D'font-size:16.0px'><B><I>Hi Everyone: <BR>
</I></B></SPAN></FONT></FONT><SPAN STYLE=3D'font-size:12.0px'><BR>
One month and 2 days and we will be having fun in Jacksonville. Your Team L=
eaders are working hard to help make this a great meeting.<BR>
Donna Dunlap and Ed White (1st Timers Table) and Carolyn Knaggs (Membership=
Table) need your help to 'man' these tables. If EVERYONE on our Committee o=
ffered just 1 hour of their time to meet and greet folks at these tables, we=
would be over staffed. It is a fun activity as you meet and welcome members=
from your own District and Squadron.<BR>
<BR>
Come on Gals and Guys contact these hard working Team Leaders today and off=
er to help at the tables. This is a working National membership Committee, w=
e cannot afford to have anyone who is just a name on the roster, we need you=
r help.<BR>
<BR>
Thanks in advance for your cooperation. <BR>
<BR>
<BR>
</SPAN><FONT COLOR=3D"#0000FE"><FONT SIZE=3D"4"><SPAN STYLE=3D'font-size:14.0px'>=
<B>Stf/C Laura M Teatero, SN<BR>
</B></SPAN></FONT></FONT><FONT SIZE=3D"1"><SPAN STYLE=3D'font-size:9.0px'><BR>
<HR ALIGN=3DCENTER SIZE=3D"3" WIDTH=3D"95%"></SPAN></FONT><FONT COLOR=3D"#008000"><=
FONT SIZE=3D"5"><SPAN STYLE=3D'font-size:18.0px'><B><U>Non Renewal Survey<BR>
</U></B></SPAN></FONT></FONT><SPAN STYLE=3D'font-size:12.0px'><BR>
Thanks to all the NMRs who are still working on their reports. Many of you =
reported it was difficult to obtain complete reports as it is th=
e height of boating/vacation season, so Drew continues to receive reports. K=
eep up the good work, all data is important for a comprehensive final report=
.<BR>
<BR>
We have received several comments and recommendations regarding revising th=
e survey form and will be working to make improvements for Spring 2005. Plea=
se bring your suggestions to our closed meeting in Jacksonville, Thursday 9 =
September, 0800-1200, City Terrace 7 room.<BR>
<BR>
</SPAN><FONT COLOR=3D"#008000"><FONT SIZE=3D"5"><SPAN STYLE=3D'font-size:18.0px'>=
<B><U>A Few Tips On Recruiting<BR>
</U></B></SPAN></FONT></FONT><SPAN STYLE=3D'font-size:12.0px'><BR>
· Use every available method to advert=
ise your Boating Course, including word of mouth. Encourage every member to =
tell a friend, <BR>
&nb=
sp; neighbor, boating buddy ……….Power of =
One!<BR>
<BR>
· Present several Public Courses per y=
ear. The old Spring and Fall is passé. Some Squadrons present a Boati=
ng Course every month <BR>
&nb=
sp; with great results!<BR>
<BR>
· We have to present a package that th=
at they want to buy. Oh yes, we ARE selling.<BR>
<BR>
· You must believe in your product and=
be enthusiastic in your approach. Don’t forget to tell your face that=
you ARE enthusiastic.<BR>
<BR>
· Throughout the Boating Course refere=
nce other courses where more in-depth information is covered.. Refer to R=
16;Ten Hot Tips’.<BR>
<BR>
· At the end of your first session, di=
stribute the folder ‘This is USPS’ to all students giving them t=
ime to think about joining USPS.<BR>
<BR>
· Interviewing……..More is =
better, but no less than 1 Interviewer for every 8 students.<BR>
<BR>
· Have Bridge members and Exec Committ=
ee members present on graduation night to answer questions.<BR>
<BR>
· A Congratulatory/Welcome letter from=
the Commander to every new member can have a distinct bearing on the new me=
mber’s attitude towards the squadron. <BR>
<BR>
<BR>
</SPAN><FONT COLOR=3D"#008000"><FONT SIZE=3D"5"><SPAN STYLE=3D'font-size:18.0px'>=
<B><U>Did You Know<BR>
</U></B></SPAN></FONT></FONT><SPAN STYLE=3D'font-size:12.0px'><BR>
</SPAN></FONT><OL><LI><FONT FACE=3D"American Typewriter"><SPAN STYLE=3D'font-si=
ze:12.0px'>Due to the popularity of the first, First Timers Orientation Meet=
ing in Pittsburgh, there will be TWO 1st Timers meetings scheduled in Jackso=
nville. One on Thursday (1300-1400) and the second on Friday (0930-1030). Bo=
th Orientation meetings will be presented in City Terrace 12 room. If anyone=
in your squadron will be a 1st Timer in Jax, please pass on the news. <BR>
</SPAN></FONT></OL><FONT FACE=3D"American Typewriter"><SPAN STYLE=3D'font-size:=
12.0px'><BR>
2. New Memcom1 forms are available at H=
Q. Pitch out the old and start using the new form that has a space for the n=
ame of the <BR>
person who most=
influenced you in joining USPS’ <BR>
<BR>
3. The members name who ‘most inf=
luenced’ must be on the Memcom1 along with the certificate # in order =
for that person to <BR>
receive credit =
towards Power of One awards. <BR>
<BR>
4. Sea Tow has included the USPS applic=
ation form in their mail out of 10,000. <BR>
<BR>
<BR>
</SPAN><FONT COLOR=3D"#008000"><FONT SIZE=3D"5"><SPAN STYLE=3D'font-size:18.0px'>=
<B><U>One More Time<BR>
</U></B></SPAN></FONT></FONT><SPAN STYLE=3D'font-size:12.0px'><BR>
It’s August and some members are just returning from vacation. That m=
ay be the reason you could not reach that non renewal. Now is the time to tr=
y again. Ask every member of your Bridge and every member of your Exec Commi=
ttee to make ONE telephone call to a non renewing member. If every Squadron =
‘brought back’ just 3 members……..well, you do the ma=
th and you will find the number pretty impressive as a total for USPS.<BR>
<BR>
We are depending on every Squadron to try <FONT COLOR=3D"#008000"><B>ONE MORE=
TIME</B></FONT>.<BR>
Thanks for your help.<BR>
<BR>
Looking forward to seeing all your smiling faces in Jacksonville,<BR>
<I><BR>
</I></SPAN><I><FONT COLOR=3D"#0000FF"><FONT SIZE=3D"4"><SPAN STYLE=3D'font-size:1=
4.0px'><B>Stf/C Laura M Teatero, SN<BR>
</B></SPAN></FONT></FONT></I><SPAN STYLE=3D'font-size:12.0px'><BR>
<HR ALIGN=3DCENTER SIZE=3D"3" WIDTH=3D"95%"></SPAN></FONT>
<P ALIGN=3DCENTER>
<FONT FACE=3D"American Typewriter"><SPAN STYLE=3D'font-size:12.0px'> &nbs=
p; </SPAN><FONT COLOR=3D"#0000FF"><FONT SIZE=3D"6"><SPAN STYLE=3D'font-size:2=
0.0px'><B><U>P O W E R O F O N E<BR>
</U></B></SPAN></FONT></FONT><SPAN STYLE=3D'font-size:12.0px'>=20
</SPAN></FONT>
<P>
<FONT FACE=3D"American Typewriter"><SPAN STYLE=3D'font-size:12.0px'>Power Of On=
e, an exciting new membership program, is, hopefully, starting to make a pos=
itive impact. The program commenced on 1 October 2003. An analysis was perfo=
rmed comparing membership numbers as of 30 September 2003 [program sta=
rt] and 31 May 2004, which for most squadrons, represents the high point in =
their membership numbers. Following are the results:<BR>
</SPAN></FONT>
<P ALIGN=3DCENTER>
<FONT FACE=3D"American Typewriter"><SPAN STYLE=3D'font-size:12.0px'> &nbs=
p; &n=
bsp; <B><U>% Increase</U> &nb=
sp; &=
nbsp;  =
; <U>Number of District=
s<BR>
</U></B> <BR>
&nb=
sp; &=
nbsp;  =
;0 to 5 &n=
bsp; =
&nbs=
p; &n=
bsp; 3 &nbs=
p; &n=
bsp; =
<BR>
6 to 10 &=
nbsp;  =
; &nb=
sp; &=
nbsp; 10<BR>
11 to 15 =
&nbs=
p; &n=
bsp; =
12<BR>
16 to 20 =
&nbs=
p; &n=
bsp; =
6<BR>
21 to 25 =
&nbs=
p; &n=
bsp; =
1<BR>
26 to 30 =
&nbs=
p; &n=
bsp; =
1<BR=
>
</SPAN></FONT>
<P>
<FONT FACE=3D"American Typewriter"><SPAN STYLE=3D'font-size:12.0px'> <BR>
Through 31 May, one squadron has the numbers to qualify for the "Grand=
Squadron Challenge" and 37 squadrons have met the target numbers to qu=
alify for the "Elite Squadron Challenge". Of course, meeting the n=
umbers target doesn't automatically put a squadron in the win column. The ru=
les also state that, "A prerequisite of award consideration is that the=
Squadron must show positive membership growth for the year in which the awa=
rd is given". We will be closely checking the 30 September, 2004 number=
s to ensure that the above 38 squadrons had adequate retention numbers to ma=
intain positive growth.<BR>
<BR>
On the individual side of the equation, until 31 July, 1,093 individuals ha=
ve earned the right to receive the special POO pin for having influenced at =
least 1 new member to join. 26 have earned a POO cap for having influenced 5=
or more new members and 2 have earned the POO jacket for influencing 10 or =
more. One individual has qualified for the prestigious "Admiral's Club&=
quot;.<BR>
<BR>
One disconcerting element lies in the fact that although there are individu=
al pin winners in all 33 Districts, the winners have come from only 208 squa=
drons. This, unfortunately, means that less than 50% of our squadrons are pa=
rticipating. What a great year we can have ahead of us if we can get everyon=
e aboard the POO train.<BR>
<BR>
<BR>
</SPAN><FONT COLOR=3D"#0000FF"><FONT SIZE=3D"4"><SPAN STYLE=3D'font-size:14.0px'>=
<B>Stf/C W. LYLE REA, SN<BR>
</B></SPAN></FONT></FONT><SPAN STYLE=3D'font-size:12.0px'><HR ALIGN=3DCENTER SI=
ZE=3D"3" WIDTH=3D"95%"></SPAN></FONT>
<P ALIGN=3DCENTER>
<FONT FACE=3D"American Typewriter"><FONT SIZE=3D"5"><SPAN STYLE=3D'font-size:16.0=
px'><BR>
<FONT COLOR=3D"#000080"><B>2005 Nonrenewal Report as of 2 August 2004<BR>
</B></FONT></SPAN></FONT><B><FONT COLOR=3D"#FF0000"><FONT SIZE=3D"4"><SPAN STYL=
E=3D'font-size:13.0px'>Includes All Squadrons<BR>
</SPAN></FONT></FONT><FONT SIZE=3D"4"><SPAN STYLE=3D'font-size:13.0px'><FONT CO=
LOR=3D"#000080"><BR>
Total Squadrons Scanned and Audited (Includes Provisional)<BR>
455<BR>
<BR>
Total </FONT><FONT COLOR=3D"#FF0000">Active and Additional Active</FONT><FONT=
COLOR=3D"#000080"> Members Scanned<BR>
46,778<BR>
<BR>
Total </FONT><FONT COLOR=3D"#FF0000">Active and Additional Active</FONT><FONT=
COLOR=3D"#000080"> Non Renewals<BR>
9,462<BR>
<BR>
Non Renewal Percentage<BR>
</FONT><FONT COLOR=3D"#FF0000">20.23%<BR>
</FONT><FONT COLOR=3D"#000080"><BR>
Total </FONT><FONT COLOR=3D"#FF0000">Family and Junior Family</FONT><FONT COL=
OR=3D"#000080"> Members Scanned<BR>
6,273<BR>
<BR>
Total </FONT><FONT COLOR=3D"#FF0000">Family and Junior Family</FONT><FONT COL=
OR=3D"#000080"> Non Renewals<BR>
1,545<BR>
<BR>
Non Renewal Percentage<BR>
</FONT><FONT COLOR=3D"#FF0000">24.63%<BR>
</FONT><FONT COLOR=3D"#339966"><BR>
We have 2 Squadrons in that have not been scanned and audited.=A0<BR>
</FONT><FONT COLOR=3D"#0000FF"><BR>
There are 11 outstanding transmittals as of today. They are:<BR>
</FONT><FONT COLOR=3D"#000080"><BR>
D/2<BR>
Cross County<BR>
D/3<BR>
South Shore<BR>
D/5<BR>
Dundalk<BR>
Miles River<BR>
D/6<BR>
Auburn<BR>
Red Jacket<BR>
D/9<BR>
St. Joseph<BR>
D/17<BR>
Asheville<BR>
Johnson City<BR>
D/26<BR>
Charleston<BR>
D/30<BR>
Kansas City<BR>
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0000"><FONT SIZE=3D"5"><SPAN STYLE=3D'font-size:16.0px'># # #
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