Chapter Membership

RIMS has developed membership reports to reduce the amount of time required to communicate with chapter members, non-members that are associated with a chapter, prospects, as well as individuals the chapter leader choses to add to their contact list.  Since members can login at any time and update their records, Chapter Leaders who keep their own database may not have the most up-to-date records.

There are no restrictions on the types or frequency of messages that a Chapter Leader may send to its contacts through this system but CAN-SPAM regulations require that email blasts must contain an opt-out function. The "unsubscribe" function this system provides automatically updates the main database.

Opt-In to Quarterly Membership Reports from RIMS with Member Contact Information (Note: This can Only Be Requested by the Chapter President)

1. Members (excluding Associates)

   The "Members (excluding Associates)" group contains the following member types:

   • Primary Professional  
   • Secondary Professional  
   • Additional Professional 
   • Transitional
   • Honorary  
   • Retiree  
   • Educational
   • Student

   Note:
   This group also includes those people who have applied for membership, but have not yet been approved (their status = Waiting for Approval (Inactive)).

2. Associates

   The "Associates" group contains only Associates of the Society.

3. Prospects

   The "Prospect" group contains certain individuals who RIMS has classed as a "Prospective Member".

4. Non-Members

   The "Non-Member" group contains the following non-member types:

   • Primary Professional Past Members
     
   • Secondary Professional Past Members  
   • Additional Professional Past Members  
   • Honorary Past Members  
   • Retiree Past Members  
   • Educational Past Members  
   • Student Past Members  
   • General Non-Members

   Note: 
   If a member has not renewed, then they will be "Primary Deputy Past Member" (if they used to be a Primary Deputy).  Their status will be "Didn't Renew (Dropped)" or "Cancelled" if they notified RIMS that they no longer wished to be a RIMS member.

Stay Engaged with Your Chapter Base and Attract New Members

Review the Volunteer Management Handbookto Help Effectively Engage Future Chapter Leaders

Educate Your Chapter and Prospective Members on the Value of a RIMS Membership

Share the Member Benefits Reference Guidewith your Chapter Members

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