Q4 Regional Discussion Topic: Ideas of how to REV UP involvement w/ the VBMA website, discussion forums & membership drives

Unfortunately, the VBMA website doesn't get enough use, even though it's a great tool (& has been recently updated)! A lot of work went into designing the website, and a lot of time goes into maintaining it, so it's a shame that it's not used more frequently.

What are some ideas you have for increasing awareness of the VBMA website & promoting it's use to VBMA members, chapter officers, and practitioners, etc.?

The discussion forums are also a great way to share ideas, opinions, comments, etc. However, it seems they are often forgotten about or ignored.

What ideas do you have for sprucing up the discussion forums? Why do you think students are reluctant to use the discussion forums? What are some topics you would like to see discussed on the forums?

Finally, Summer doesn't officially begin for another month, but the class of 2015 will be starting classes before you know it! What ideas do you have for attracting new members (& retaining old members)? What events is your chapter brainstorming for the fall?

I'm looking forward to having a great VBMA Quarter & 100% participation in forums!!! Let's hear from YOU!!!

Kelly