This document provides tips for communicating with a worldwide association membership using email, forums, and web-based conferences. It recommends using email for newsletters and events, forums to allow two-way communication and feedback, and web conferences for interactive presentations and discussions. The document stresses making use of available technology to keep geographically dispersed members connected and utilizing their diverse perspectives.

1. Tips for Communicating
With a
Worldwide Association

2. 3 Ways to Communicate With a Worldwide Membership
Email
Forums
Web bases conferences
Is your association using all
3 forms of communication?

3. Email
•Use for newsletters, event
invitations
•Make content interesting and
valuable
•Association management
software can assist with email
templates and list management

4. Forums
Allow for 2 way communication
Gives members a sense of belonging
Great way to gather feedback from members
Association management software services can
set up a custom forum for your organization

5. Web Based Conferences
Popular Option: Live conference with playback
option for those who can’t attend at the time
Can be a presentation by host or interactive with
chat and polls

6. Communicating With a
Worldwide Audience
Make use of technology
available to keep in touch with
members spread around the globe
Having members from different
cultures and locations provides a
unique perspective to your
organization

7. Inspiration for a Worldwide
Membership
“One day there will be no
borders, no boundaries, no
flags and no countries and
the only passport will be the
heart”
-Carlos Santana

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