HFES Local Chapter Revitalization

The HFES Chapter Revitalization Subcommittee is dedicated to revitalizing local chapters that need assistance in re-energizing members. Support mainly takes the form of providing guidelines regarding HFES procedures, sharing information and experience about the logistics of chapter development, and motivating members to participate.

The subcommittee provides support until the chapter in question is firmly reestablished. It also provides input where members of local chapters have concerns around declining chapter activity. Fayona Meyerovitz chairs the Chapter Revitalization Subcommittee.

If you are seeking help to revitalize an existing chapter, please contact Chapter Affairs Committee Chair Stephen Popkin.

Tips for Revitalizing Chapters

1. Contact Stephen Popkin to request help from the Chapter Revitalization Committee.

2. Identify potential members in the area by looking in the geographical index at the end of the HFES Directory and Yearbook.

3. Assess interest among those potential members.

4. If there is sufficient interest, determine a meeting location.

5. Hold a small networking meeting.

6. Consult the chapter's bylaws.

7. Begin the election process.

8. Learn from the past - find out what went wrong so that you know what pitfalls to avoid.

9. Give sufficient notice to members of future meetings.

10. Increase attendance by, among other things, finding out what topics interest members, allowing time for networking, adding variety to meetings, conducting special events, and holding membership-building contests with prizes to the winner(s).