Which committee is generally responsible for member recruitment and retention?

• A. The Social Events Committee.
• B. The Recruitment or Membership Committee.
• C. The Grounds and Facilities Committee.
• D. The Audit Committee.

Answer: (B)

The main idea is that attracting new people and keeping current members engaged is the job of a group focused on recruitment or membership. A Recruitment or Membership Committee is tasked with outreach to prospective members, guiding onboarding, designing programs that add value for members, and tracking metrics like enrollment and renewals. That dedicated focus makes it the best fit for growing and sustaining the member base, which is exactly what recruitment and retention are about. Other committees have different purposes: a Social Events Committee runs activities and gatherings, Grounds and Facilities manages spaces and maintenance, and an Audit Committee handles financial review and controls. While events can support engagement, the ongoing lifecycle work—bringing people in and making them stay—belongs to the Recruitment or Membership Committee.