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They often bring the first personal touch to SAA membership for many new members. What follows are sample welcome letters that you can use to contact new members. Send one as written with only minor changes, adapt one more comprehensively to suit your personal style, or use the guidelines that follow to create your own letter.  \nLetter example for general members \\#1  \nOn behalf of the Membership Committee, I want to welcome you to the Society of American Archivists. I currently serve as the Key Contact for your member district [district name] . I just wanted to let you know that I am available to assist you in making the most of your SAA membership.  \nI hope that you will take advantage of the Society's many programs including its workshops, special interest sections, and roundtables. These programs provide you with opportunities for professional growth and for contact with colleagues throughout the nation. The American Archivist and Archival Outlook will also serve to connect you with what's going on in the archival world.  \nAmong the most important benefits of the Society will be the contacts you develop with fellow archivists, manuscript curators, and related professionals. These relationships, as close as your membership directory, can be a ready source of friendships and advice in dealing with issues common throughout the profession.  \nSAA values your membership and encourages your participation. This is your organization. If I can help in any way, please do not hesitate to call or e-mail me. My phone number is xxx-xxx  \nxxxx and my e-mail address [is xxxxx@xxxxx .org](is xxxxx@xxxxx .org)  \n[Letter example for general members \\#2](Letter example for general members #2)  \nDear [name of New Member],  \nAs the [state name] Key Contact representative, I am writing to welcome you to the Society of American Archivists (SAA) as a new member! Our organization is North America's oldest and largest national archival professional association. The Society’s mission is to serve the educational and informational needs of its members, and to provide leadership to ensure the identification, preservation, and use of records of historical value.  \nI hope that you will enjoy and take advantage of the benefits of your membership including access to educational workshops and annual meetings, participation in special interest sections, roundtables, and the mentoring program, the receipt of the premier archival journal American Archivist, and discounts on other SAA publications. Additionally, your membership gives you the right to hold any appointive position in the Society and to vote for officers, councilors, members of the nominating committee, and on matters concerning our profession’s needs.  \nFor up-to-date news and general information about the services and activities of SAA, please visit us online at [http://www2.archivists.org/. If you](http://www2.archivists.org/. If you) haven’t already, be sure to create a membership profile so that you may start making connections!  \nYour successful participation in SAA is important to us, and the Society values your membership. As your [state name] Key Contact, I am here to assist you. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns regarding your membership or the Society in general. I may  \nbe reached by phone at xxx-xxx-xxxx or by e-mail [at xxxxx@xxxxx .org](at xxxxx@xxxxx .org)  \nAgain, welcome aboard!  \nLetter example for general members \\#3  \nDear [name of New Member],  \nAs a [state name] Key Contact representative, I would like to welcome you to the Society of American Archivists! SAA is North America's oldest and largest national archival professional association. 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