MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE PURPOSE:The Membership Committee provides input and insights into the CPCU Society’s recruitment and retention strategies and suggests tactics. This includes delivering short-term and long-term recommendations that will result in membership growth, improved employer support, and increased member engagement that will improve recruitment and retention rates. View the full
committee charter.
DELIVERABLES:Membership Committee:
- Identifies and addresses recruitment and retention challenges and assists in the creation of new strategic initiatives aimed at increasing membership and employer support.
- Plans and collaborates with staff on existing and new membership campaigns.
- Reviews current and past membership trends to provide informed recommendations for CPCU Society improvement and expansion
- Explores opportunities to expand membership eligibility and/or structure to engage the broader risk management and insurance industry. Recommends new categories of membership.
- Identifies the needs of member types and recommends the development of services to meet those needs.
- Recommends ways to acknowledge new members and to encourage participation in society activities.
- Participates in welcoming activities.
- Attends and participates in full committee meetings and provides overall feedback on society membership efforts.
ACCOUNTABILITY & COMMITTMENT
The Membership Committee reports to the Leadership Council.
Membership Committee members meet virtually once a month or a minimum of six times per year, in person at In2Risk and Leadership Summit and other times that may be necessary. The committee may also conduct business by e-mail.
Membership committee members serve for
a one year term and may be reappointed for a second and third one year term, serving no more than three consecutive years.
SELECTION PROCESS AND QUALIFICATIONS:Membership Committee members are identified through an open call for qualified volunteers. Selection
is based on the following qualifications:
- A CPCU Society member for a minimum of three consecutive years.
- Minimum of five years of professional experience in the insurance industry.
- Society knowledge and experience.
- Ability to work independently and virtually to complete deliverables as required.
- Demonstrates honesty, sensitivity to and tolerance of differing views, a friendly, responsive and patient approach, community building skills, a sense of humor and a concern for the development of the CPCU Society.
- Maintains confidentiality of work due to the exploratory nature of the Committee’s projects
Members of the Membership Committee are appointed by the Membership Committee Chair, subject to
approval by the Leadership Council.