Recruit, Engage, Train, Retain
The first and most important thing to do is to get members involved in
every level of UPMA. Without involvement of new members our
organization will go stale and become less attractive for those to join.
Without membership we don't exist. Will you help keep us current, active
within our districts, promote upward mobility and explore initiatives to
better our future? Upward mobility as it gets more stressful every day is
where our new members will come from. We may feel overwhelmed in
our current positions from time to time but how do you think our newest
members will feel going from the craft to a level 17, 18 with no training?
We must be visible with meetings frequently, be present during
telecoms and give constant input and ask those questions
everyone else is afraid to.
Keeping the communication line open with messaging of any
information will keep everyone informed of our current affairs. If we are
seen helping, educating, and training our members they will know that
we are working on their concerns and that we will pursue until resolved
the action needed. The more we are noticed, the more members we
attract to a healthy organization.
Agenda items going forward that we all must work together on are
eCareer training, which involves KSA writing, filling out your profile and
knowing possible interview questions to help anyone succeed attaining
the position they’re applying for.
Understanding your own Flash, SOV/CSV, PS150/SWCS, how to read
and fix them and when to file the forms to get them adjusted.
Consistent training with our members needs to be at the forefront with
the retiring of many and gaining of a part time work force. This training
needs to be given separately than to try and fit it in, in your daily duties.
We will always try to fuse training into our Swings and State Convention.
If everyone contributes something, we will go far and we will succeed.
It only takes one to make a difference; many can create a wave that will
flow endlessly. I welcome all ideas to progress and prosper.
Dan Leonard
NY Chapter President
Postmaster
Bath NY 14810-9998
(607) 776-7151 Option 0 Office
(607) 398-8200 Cell
