Bulletin Board Magazine 2018 Volume 2

SBA Membership

SBA Membership by Kim Manicone, Vice President of Associates, Membership & Associates Committee Chair

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During the Atlantic Builders Convention in April, Shore Builders Association Officers spent time walking the showroom floor to thank our members for exhibiting. There were 59 exhibitors from our local down at the convention this year. Associate members also donated their time to help out at the Membership Booth and encourage non-member attendees to join one of the four locals. Volunteering time at events, and on committees is the best way to meet other members and establish long-lasting business

new members on July 11th, before our next committee meeting. We also discussed a plan to provide a new member orientation program, and details will be provided once this event is finalized. Joining committees and meeting fellow committee members strengthens membership and creates an environment where member retention remains high. We would like to encourage all Associate members to join a committee and be engaged! For a complete list of our committees click here, or contact Gina or Chris at the office to find out what committee needs your help. Did you know that Shore Builders offers affiliate memberships? An affiliate membership for an additional employee who would like to participate in the association for future leadership roles. When your company joins the Shore Builders Association, one member is assigned as the “member of record”. This is the person who will receive all communication on events, programs, and association news. We recommend adding those employees who will be most engaged in the Association as affiliate members. Find out more by contacting Shore Builders office. We have a lot happening at the Membership Committee and would love to meet our new members at the upcoming breakfast, and at future events such as the Annual BBQ on the Beach, and the BPAC event at Silverball Pinball Museum. Remember, your membership will give back more than what you put into it, so be engaged in our Association!

Kim Manicone USI Insurance Services

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he goal of the Membership Committee

is not only to increase members for our Association, but to retain our existing members by offering programs and opportunities to keep them engaged, as well as offer value for their membership fee. We also promote and encourage our Associate members to have a voice by joining committees, and attending events where they can network with other members, including Builder members, to help build relations that can increase their business. We started off the first half of the year with many events for the Associates to attend including the annual Economic Forecast, FAME Awards, and a Young Professionals meet up in April. We also encouraged members to attend the recent Yappy Hour Happy Hour at our member Vito Cardinale’s new Green Leaf Pet Resort, which all the proceeds went to raise funds for the NJ Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society to support our fellow member Danielle Bagdzinski in her 10-week fundraising campaign. There were many Associate members who attended the annual Golf Outing and had a chance to play, socialize with other members, and enjoy the beautiful “hot” day. This event was sold out early for golf, and attendees celebrated the season with the Summer Kick Off dinner, immediately following the day of golf.

Bulletin Board | 14 | www.shorebuilders.org At the first Board Meeting, President Michael J. Kokes had asked the members of the Board to please join a committee. The Associates Committee had their first meeting and a lot of ideas were discussed about how we can offer more value to the Associate members. We are planning to have our first breakfast to welcome relationships. The Associates would like to congratulate and recognize Arvo Prima who received the Above and Beyond Community Service Award for HOPE Sheds Light during the SAM Awards at ABC. We would also like to congratulate Corey Wescoe and Tony DiLodovico on becoming Life Directors.

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