Western Regional Report: March - April 2015

With 2015 well under way, we are back in full swing. There are a few housekeeping items that I must bring to the forefront. These simple tips will help ensure members receive their memberships in a timely matter after joining or renewing with you and it will ensure you get full credit for members recruited.

As simple as it sounds, make sure the applications are being filled out properly. There are required fields and if we do not have all of them filled out properly we cannot process the application. Obviously we need a name and a complete address to mail the member their credentials. A date of birth is required if it is an age specific member type (i.e., jr membership or distinguished life). Always be sure to check payment type; if they use a credit card, we need all 16 digits from the card (unless it is an American Express then 15) as well as the expiration date. Take an extra few seconds to ensure the form is filled out properly as this will go a long way in ensuring everything goes as smoothly as possible.

Please be sure to visit NRAILA.org on a regular basis to stay up to date on the latest issues. In addition to hot button issues such as Obama’s ammo grab, you can also find state specific issues important to members in your area. Knowing NRA’s stance on these vital issues will give you instant credibility to a potential member.