Membership Committee

Membership Committee recruits and retains members though a variety of membership events, activities, and volunteering opportunities that help to build the Reuter Center community. Membership Committee works to promote and enhance membership benefits.

Events and Activities

On-going events and activities include:

  • TGIF Lunches: Provides lunch and learn opportunities for Center members and the public.
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  • Special Events and Socials: Provides opportunities for members and to learn, laugh and enjoy together. Many of these events are open to the public.
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  • Special Interest Groups: Provides and opportunities for members to pursue interests with like-minded Center members.
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  • Artists & Writers Quarterly: Provides a venue for Center members to share their writing and artwork.
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  • Performance Groups: Provides a way for Center members to enjoy performing and provide goodwill outreach to communities and groups.
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  • Volunteering: Provides members with information about volunteer opportunities at the Reuter Center and provides committee chairpersons with an avenue for connecting with the expertise and interest of Center members.
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  • UNCA Retiree Services: Provides programs and information for UNCA retirees.
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Subcommittees comprised of Center members and staff liaison plan, implement and evaluate programs and projects. Go to a separate page and include this:

  • New Member Orientation: Plans, implements and evaluates the orientation for new members three times each year.
    Contact Linda Bushar lindabushar@yahoo.com
  • Events:  Plans and implements lunch-and-learn series during the fall, winter and spring terms which are part  of the Fabulous Fridays events.  This sub-committee also books special events that are held at various times of the year.  Contact:  Leanna Preston lpreston@unca.edu
  • Socials: Plans and implements social events that help build the Reuter community. These events usually occur each term.
    Contact Jan Guichard lifebegins70001@yahoo.com.
  • Special Interest Groups: Oversees the formation and operation of special interest groups (SIGs) which are member-led interest groups.
    Contact Paula Massey massey.paula@gmail.com.
  • Artists & Writers Quarterly: Oversees the online publication of members’ writing and artwork. Work includes selection of winners and preparation of materials for publication.
    Contact Vera Mulnix veramm@bellsouth.net.

Membership Benefits

Committee Minutes

For more information contact Membership chair Jan Guichard lifebegins70001@yahoo.com