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to have monthly meetings to educate its members in the areas
covered by the mission statement, to provide a means to
discuss common issues and business goals, and to provide
an opportunity to network.
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to have an email mailing list so that members can contact the
membership to discuss issues of mutual concern.
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to run a newsletter to inform the membership in any of the
areas covered by the mission statement or to provide useful
information for members to help fulfill any of their obligations
in helping the organization achieve its mission.
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to run a referral service and directory.
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to investigate how an Internet site might further the organization's
mission statement.
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to have a mentoring service to help consultants.
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to develop liaisons with other related organizations to acquire information
and contacts useful to our membership.
Above and beyond these specific goals, the organization should measure
its effectiveness in implementing its mission statement and its goals.
Examples of such measures might include:
Total membership (absolute and year-to year changes)
Number of contracts closed through the referral service
Attendance at meetings
Average income of members
Median membership length
Number of members attending meetings, or number of meetings attended by average member.