Brush off those old pom-poms! We need cheerleaders for SHSMD’s member recruitment program. Our goal is to grow the SHSMD membership to 5,000 members. We realize that is no small task, and that’s why we need your assistance in spreading the word about the many benefits of SHSMD membership. Remember: the stronger the membership, the louder our collective voice will be for healthcare marketing, planning, public relations and communication leadership.
How to Recruit
Prizes and Recognition
Rules and Eligibility
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Recruit
As an Ambassador, your mission – should you choose to accept it – is to help the SHSMD membership grow by sharing the many benefits of membership with your peers and colleagues. When reaching out to prospects, we suggest that you re-purpose these ambassador tools and then follow up via telephone or in a face-to-face meeting.
Prizes and Recognition
Each time a SHSMD Ambassador recruits a member, his/her name will go into a quarterly prize drawing. Each quarter SHSMD will randomly select an Ambassador who will receive one $100 American Express Gift Card. SHSMD Ambassadors who recruit five or more members between January 1 and July 31, 2011, receive a complimentary registration to Connections 2011, SHSMD's Annual Conference and Exhibits in Phoenix this September. (Registration does not include travel or housing costs.)
Rules and Eligibility
Prospective members can apply for SHSMD membership online and submit payment. On the application, the section marked “referred by” must include the referring Ambassador’s name, city, and state. (If submitting a hard-copy application, this information must be written on the application.) After processing, the referring Ambassador will receive written confirmation from our membership department and will then be entered and eligible for Ambassador prizes. Ambassadors are not limited in how many new members they may recruit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can participate in SHSMD’s Membership Ambassador Program?
Anyone can become a SHSMD Ambassador!
How do I know if my friend or colleague is already a member?
Log onto the SHSMD member directory to verify if your associate is a SHSMD member. You may also contact our membership department at 312.422.3888 and our staff will be happy to find the information for you.
What if the member I recruit was previously an SHSMD member?
As long as that person is not a current SHSMD member, that person can be recruited.
What if the person I recruit forgets to put my name in the “referred by” space on the membership application?
No problem. The referring member may contact SHSMD within one week of submitting an application to credit an Ambassador for his or her referral.
