Don’t Just Give Members a Reason to Stay
Give Them More Reasons to Come
Attendance is a Choice
Engagement is a Choice
Leadership Shapes Both
Retention is Reactive
Attraction is Proactive
Members Come When They Feel Welcomed
Members Come When They See Purpose
Connect activities to mission
Explain the “why” behind tasks
Show impact on Coast Guard and community
Members Come When They Know They Matter
Members Come When They Experience Growth
Training
Mentoring
Qualification pathways
Members Come When the Environment Is Healthy
Members Come When They Feel Appreciated
Build a Place People Want to Walk Into
Don’t Just Give Members a Reason to Stay
Give Them More Reasons to Come
For Leadership