WBro Phil Miles, PAGStB, Huntingdon Group Membership Officer, was on hand to extend a warm welcome to Ailwyn Lodge's latest recruit, Bro Phillip Harty.
When taking over the Group membership portfolio, WBro Miles inherited a list of independent enquirers. Shortly before the Huntingdon Centre Open Day last year, WBro Miles invited previous enquirers. One of these was Bro Harty, who first enquired in 2020 but decided he was not yet ready to join. WBro Miles communicated with Bro Harty, providing a friendly point of contact and timely follow-ups. More recently, Bro Harty expressed in an email that he was now ready to join.
Bro Harty mentioned, “If Phil hadn’t kept in touch with me, I might not have pursued the enquiry, but I’m now so glad he did! I’ve already been invited to see another Initiation”
WBro Miles emphasised the importance of maintaining contact with potential members until the time is right for them.