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New members are important to the life of the board. Attracting, keeping, and involving new members in the life of your board can be challenging. Here are some tips from other cls:
Changing Board Dynamics
Changing Community and Welcoming Newbies
Creating Dynamic Boards
"Dear Abby Syndrome"
Drawing Out Lurkers
Encouraging Give and Take on Boards
Encouraging Members to Use iVillage Content
Friendship and Cliques
Helping a New Member
Ice Breaking
More Ice Breaking
Lightening Up A Board
Helping New Members Become Part of the Board
Welcoming New Members
See also this other Board Q and A resource on this topic: Welcoming New Members!
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