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John Roberts Big Sir
Hello my fellow members,
I want to let everyone know that possible changes are coming for SIR:
Topics discussed from State SIR Town Hall 7/26/24
Membership has declined statewide from 30,000 to about 8500. This may threaten cancellation of insurance coverage due to smaller sample size, which increases risk for the insurer. Without insurance the organization would dissolve.
- One strategy for increasing membership is being discussed: Converting the state organization from a nonprofit to a 501(c)3. This would allow the organization to accept donations. On the other hand it would bring many government regulations to bear on the organization, including requiring women as members.
- Multiple strategies have been proposed and discussed in the past at all levels
- BRANCH EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE STRATEGY
Attracting & Reporting New Members
Each Branch would use at least three or more of the following actions to attract potential new members and use these tools to have them join your Branch.
1. Regularly encourage members to use word of mouth to initiate contact with potential new members and invite them to activities and lunches to learn more about the Branch
2. Place SIR Billboard posters in storefront windows and/or on area bulletin boards.
3. Download, edit and distribute SIR marketing Brochures and flyers available on the sirinc.org
4. Download, edit and distribute SIR announcement templates and ads in the community section of local newspapers.
5. Place sandwich boards outside SIR events with Branch brochures.
6. Place Branch brochures at local senior centers and gathering places.
7. Organize SIR information tables and local events like Home & Garden, Art & Wine and Car Shows.
8. Develop and maintain robust Branch websites with pictures and lists of Branch activities and events.
9. Provide guests at activities, event, and lunches with a copy of Branch bulletins/newsletters.
10. Offer one free lunch to guests if they attend a branch luncheon meeting.
11. Encourage women to attend activities, events and lunches and become members. When asked by a company Human Resources Departments if SIR is gender-neutral organization, answer “yes” and leave Branch literature to be placed in retirement packages.
Our branch is already doing several of these and I encourage everyone to think about what is important to you and talk about it at our next luncheon in August.
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Big SIR,
John
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Birthday Boys
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Activities
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Picnic
SIRS PICNIC JUNE 20 !!
SIRS PICNIC JUNE 20 !!
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Breakfast Group Contact Jim Benham at 925-484-3836 or [email protected] for questions
Next Breakfast To be the last Wednesday of the month at Vic's at 8:30, we have secured the back room. It is now reserved for us. The last Wednesday in July 31
Wine Group for JUNE
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From Treasurer
Pat Fowler
Just a reminder that I will be collecting $25 annual dues at the AUGUST 1st luncheon. Checks payable to SIR Branch 34 preferred but cash accepted too.
Pat Fowler
Just a reminder that I will be collecting $25 annual dues at the AUGUST 1st luncheon. Checks payable to SIR Branch 34 preferred but cash accepted too.
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Golf: See Attached schedule for the new year.
Contact John Ropp for more information
Contact John Ropp for more information
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Beer Group
June event canceled due to Picnic Next outing to be at Bottle Taps in Pleasanton at 3:00 pm Wednesday July 17
June event canceled due to Picnic Next outing to be at Bottle Taps in Pleasanton at 3:00 pm Wednesday July 17
Bocce Group: Pleasanton Senior Center 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month
Contact Bill Junge for more information 925-846-5964
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History Buff Group. For additional information contact Stephen Jackson at [email protected]
No meetings planned.
No meetings planned.
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Coffee Group
1st and 3rd Wednesday at Denica's in Pleasanton Walmart Parking Area |
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June Luncheon
Hal Strunk
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