How does your chorus help new members get up to speed? do you have specific roles for recruitment, orientation, and retention? (definitiosn below are from the SAI "Members Count! Toolkit")

"Recruitment” refers to the process of attracting new members. The recruitment effort involves not only the initial chorus visit, but the whole process of preparing a guest for membership. Though the membership committee plays the major role, other chorus entities contribute
information and expertise.


“Orientation” refers to the process of helping a new member feel comfortable, informed and connected to the chorus as a whole. The orientation period usually lasts about a year, during which time the new member experiences typical chorus performances, shows, and perhaps competition. Choruses which have a high rate of retention generally do a good job of informing and including new members —helping them learn music and choreography in a personalized way, and providing opportunities for friendships to develop.

“Retention” refers to whatever it takes to keep the members interested and involved in the chorus.

source: Members Count! Toolkit

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Does your chorus have a fun/effective ways to encourage and reward members to bring prospect into the chorus? Do you have special Guest Nights, or is every night guest-friendly? Do you provide financial incentive, like a free month of dues when "their" recruit has been in for 6 months? Have you tried anything that didn't work---why do you think it fell short?

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