FAQs for the Reach Out Member-Get-a-Member Campaign

What should I do if the person I referred forgot to put my name on the application?
We can handle that. Simply ask the person you recruited to send an e-mail confirming that you were the “recruiter.” Your full name along with your employer, member ID, or phone number should be included. Send the e-mail to asis@asisonline.org.

Why is there a difference in award structure for recruiting student members?
While ASIS greatly values and welcomes our student members, a separate award for recruiting new student members has been created in recognition of the differential between student annual dues and active/associate member annual dues.

How will I keep track of my results?
Quarterly reports will be posted on the ASIS Web site under the Reach Out section of the Web site. Both individual and chapter tallies will be listed.

How do I get extra copies of the ASIS membership application?
Go to this page for the membership application pdf. The online application is also available from this page: http://www.asisonline.org/store/membership.html

For the complete member recruitment brochure including the application, contact Member Services at 703-519-6200 or e-mail asis@asisonline.org.

How will the winning chapter be determined?
At the end of 2008, the chapter that has the highest net percentage gain in membership will be the winner. It will not be based solely on the number of new members added during the year, but on net growth overall. Why? Because retaining members is a vital part of membership growth. We want to reward chapters that are successful at both Reaching Out and Holding On!

When will the awards be announced?
At the ASIS Leadership Meeting in January 2009. You do not need to be present. Those eligible for awards will be contacted by e-mail or mail. Instructions will be provided as to how you can redeem your awards.

If the person I recruit elects or is placed in a chapter that is not the one that I belong to, which chapter gets the credit?
Only the chapter to which the new member belongs gets the chapter credit.

Where can I find the Rules and Regulations of the Reach Out campaign?
We tried to keep it simple for you so there are only 6 basic rules and you can read them at: http://www.asisonline.org/membership/reachout/Member_Get_a_Member-Rules.html

If I don’t feel comfortable asking acquaintances to join but I feel they are good candidates for membership, what should I do?

The "referral" option allows you to provide us with contact information for a potential membership candidate, and then ASIS will take the next step by sending the individual(s) membership information and an application. Simply click on this Referral Form and submit it online: http://www.asisonline.org/membership/grassrootsCampaign.xml

However, you will not receive credit for any new member(s) referred unless the new member provides your name and employer or phone number on the application as the person who introduced him/her to ASIS. Which means - you'll still want to talk to them at some point!

I recruited before for ASIS under the Grassroots program. Is this still in effect?
No, but thank you for your past efforts! The Reach Out campaign replaces the earlier recruitment program. The idea is the same, but now we reward you for reaching out!