associations: Getting the Most Out of Memberships...in anything! - 04/17/07 03:35 AM
All too many people join an Association or a Chamber of Commerce, attend 3 meetings, drop out and say: "What a waste of time!"
Effective use of Chamber and Association memberships, (like life) starts with giving:
Go up to a stranger, stick out your hand, say: "I don't think we've met before. I'm . . . . " Chances are said stranger will tell you his or her name. You say: "What do you do?" or . . . "Have been in the Chamber long?" or . . . "I find small talk awkward. Do you?"
Honest! Many great conversations start with two … (7 comments)