Active Member Program News

Crystal Dunson-Watson Will Lead the Program

by Jean Fudge

The Active Member Program (AMP) heads into its fourth year under a new coordinator.

Crystal Dunson-Watson, of Dunson & Associates, Inc., takes over the reins from Jean Fudge. The program is designed to recognize the bedrock importance of member participation.

Points are awarded to members of the Southwest Ohio (SWO) chapter who attend meetings, write for the newsletter, or otherwise participate in chapter activities. Members who accumulate eight points earn a prize.

Previously, the prize was a polo shirt with special embroidery denoting active membership in SWO STC. Last year, the prize was a set of stone coasters that show the SWO logo. This year, the prize will be chosen by Dunson-Watson.

The most important qualification is SWO membership. Even if a person is a member of STC, he/she will not earn any points in the SWO program unless he/she has officially registered with STC as an SWO member.

Eight types of activities will qualify for points:

• SWO STC Meeting Attendance
• Bring a Guest to a Meeting
• Join or Renew Membership in STC and the SWO Chapter
• Refer a new member of STC and the SWO Chapter
• Program Presentation
• Article Published in SWO STC Newsletter
• Committee Membership (SWO STC)
• Elected Officer (SWO STC)

Each activity will earn one point, with the exception of “Bring a Guest” and “Committee Membership,” which will earn two points. See the table below for examples of the activities and possible points.

The program is already underway. Members who attended the September meeting have already started to accumulate points. Calculation will stop at the end of April, when points will be tallied and prizes will be ordered.