Membership

 

Shirley Preston, Chair
Wendy Thomas

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The Chair of the Membership Committee is chosen from among the Directors. Other members of the Committee are chosen from the membership of the Club. [Article VII, Section 7] Sign up one or two additional members.

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Each candidate for membership must be sponsored in writing by three members. [Article III, Section 1]

 

The application is presented to the Board for approval. Copies are given to the

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• President,

• Treasurer,

• Corresponding Secretary,

• Recording Secretary,

• Nominating Committee

• Yearbook Chair

• Communications Chair

 

Membership Chair will notify the new member, inviting her to the next luncheon meeting. Dues are expected to be paid upon acceptance.

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Membership Chair should contact the new member and ask for a brief bio (spouse, children, job/hobbies, etc.) and verify if she will attend the next luncheon meeting.

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A few days before the membership luncheon, order a pink carnation (with baby’s breath, fern, pink ribbon) from Wards in Beverly (978-922-0032). Annotate the receipt with reason for the invoice, Committee, person to be reimbursed. Submit to the Club’s Treasurer.

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At the luncheon/members’ meeting, introduce the new member and present them with carnation, name tag and Yearbook. Attempt to have a picture(s) taken for inclusion on the Club’s Facebook and website.

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Dues of members enrolled in March or April Executive Board meetings shall be credited to the following fiscal year.

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Revised July 2025

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EXAMPLE: New Member Letter

Date:

Address

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Dear New Member,

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Welcome to the Manchester Woman’s Club. We look forward to getting to know you.

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Just a few words about what we do. We are a community service club supporting several organizations such as the VNA, Fund to Prevent Homelessness, three different food pantries and other local projects. The Friendship Tree and program at Christmas and two college scholarships for local students are our main achievements. We support several local charities throughout the year.

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No matter what talents, skills or abilities you have, you will find many opportunities in your area of interest. Along the way you’ll deepen old friendships and make many new ones. We value your participation in helping us continue to serve the community.

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Sincerely,
Membership Chair