• Identify Recruits—It’s easier than you think. Is there someone within your company who would benefit from becoming a member? A customer? A supplier? A friend? Maybe a young professional who doesn’t know how belonging to SPE can help his or her career?

• Introduce recruits to SPE by sharing your SPE experiences.

  Think of three reasons why you became a member of SPE and write them down. Share these reasons with your new recruit. Your experiences with SPE will pique their interest and encourage them to join. You have credibility with your peers because you do the same job, work in the same environment, or believe in the same cause.

• Invite your peer to attend a Section meeting, or other SPE-related program with you: this allows him/her to see first hand the benefits of membership.

• Encourage your peer to visit the SPE website, (www.4spe.org) to review the type of technical information or technical training available.

• Share the proceedings from a recent ANTEC or information obtained from a recent topical conference that you attended.

• When a colleague needs an answer to a technical question, show them the technical resources available to you through your SPE membership.

• Don't forget to ask if he/she' is ready to become a member! This is a simple yet often overlooked step. Let them know that because you are recruiting them, they can join for only $109, a $35 savings off first-year dues. Student rate is $20 per year.

• Provide a membership application that includes your name and SPE Member ID number or send them a email so they can join online.

• Follow up with your colleague to see if he/she has joined SPE. Thank them for joining. If they haven't, remind them why it is beneficial to them.

Congratulations! Thanks for participating. You've just strengthened SPE with another member who could someday contribute content that will benefit you and the industry!