FINAL REPORT MEMBERSHIP
24 November 2023
The last 12 months has seen a surge in our membership, we have several not for profit (NFP) groups who use the Club on a regular basis. At the end of our fiscal year 2022-2023, we had 203 members. Since October 1, 2023 the number of members has been readjusted to 142.
This decrease can be explained as follows; Annually we lose some members due to various personal reasons mostly due to re-locations out of PEI or due to other reasons having to do with change in lifestyle.
In the fiscal year 2022-2023, the Executive changed several areas of the Membership class, the corporate designation was abolished due to lack of interest and benefit for this membership class. The definition of non resident member was also refined to avoid any misunderstanding. The prorated fees were reviewed completely to close the loophole where the finances of the Club were negatively affected. At a long standing request by a majority of members and for the sake of equity the membership was redefined to one member one fee.
The membership fee was also raised to meet our expenses as a Club and reflect the high rate of inflation which affects our operations. To note the membership fees are still very low if compared to other clubs in all categories. Further membership fee should and must be considered for the health of the Club in general and reflect operational cost generally.
The Strategy of asking members to invite friends and family to the Club worked very well in recruiting new members. We should continue to encourage members to do so in an effort to boost our membership numbers. In the last year dozens of new members were recruited this way.
Also as Membership Committee Chair, I tried to develop a sense of belonging amongst members and foster the notion that Members are shareholders in a very real sense.
It is important to remember that individual Membership makes the Club, No Members = No Club.
As of the current review of our membership roll, our Club has
142 paid members, including NFP member class
4 Life Members
2 Patrons
Total 148 active members
Others:
23 Persons who never replied to the invoice or messages on renewal.
48 who have indicated they are NOT renewing.
Total 71
Laurent
Membership committee.