Federal Retirees’ Mega Recruitment Drive contest is ending on Dec. 31, so time is running out!
The 2021 Mega Recruitment Drive comes to a close on Dec. 31 but don’t worry — you can still win big!
Each new member you refer secures a ballot for the contest and gives you a chance to win the grand prize or one of our amazing secondary prizes. For all the details, visit our How it works page or refer to the contest rules. Also, as our way of saying thank you, we will send you a $5 gift card for every successful referral you submit.
We interviewed our top recruiter of the last two years — Joanne Morrissey of the Avalon-Burin Branch — to find out the secret to her success. Morrissey assured us she didn’t have a secret and instead just reached out to people she knew, always making sure to ask “if they knew anyone else who might be interested” too!
Kelly McKeown, a member with the Peel-Halton branch in Ontario, helped spread awareness of the Association by taking an innovative approach! She suggested to her union — the Union of Taxation Employees — that it give the gift of membership to every retiring employee. The union went for it and, last year alone, that amounted to 10 new members!
So, there you have it! Anyone can be a top recruiter. Our greatest obstacle is awareness, so all you have to do is make a call and ask. As Morrissey said in a previous interview, “I think if a lot of people knew about it, they’d join.”
Prizes up for grabs
Grand prize
- $10,000 cash, courtesy of Johnson Insurance
Secondary prizes
- A trip worth $5,000, courtesy of Collette Tours
- Two Samsung tablets, courtesy of SimplyConnect
- Five $100 pre-paid credit cards
- Special cash prizes for the top recruiter, most referrals and new members, courtesy of Arbor Memorial
How to enter
To refer a new member (and secure your ballot), use our quick and easy online form. You can also ask the member you are referring to note your name and membership number when signing up or you can give us a call at 1-855-304-4700 (toll-free) and our member services team will help you over the phone.
There are no limits to the number of entries you can submit. The more people you refer, the more chances you’ll have to win!
Top tips for recruiters
As a Federal Retirees member, you know how important it is to defend federal pensions and to fight to improve retirement security in Canada. But, if you know a prospective member who needs some convincing, be sure to share our top 10 reasons to join.
In addition to our top 10 list, here are three unique approaches to getting ballots that you may not have thought of yet.
- Give a gift of membership
We now offer gifts of membership for eligible prospects. Each gift purchased automatically gets you a ballot for the Mega Recruitment Drive. Whether you know someone who is retiring soon, has just retired or who has been retired for some time but is still not a member, a Federal Retirees membership is the perfect gift this holiday season. If you purchase a double membership, that will get you two ballots for the draw. Visit our Gift of membership page for all the details or give us a call at 1-855-304-4700 (toll-free) to place your order.
- Turn your single membership into a double
Recruit your partner — convert to a double membership for only $1.27 more per month and secure a ballot instantly! Partners can join whether they are retired or still working, and do not need to be eligible to collect a federal pension. To add your partner or spouse, give us a call at 1-855-304-4700 (toll-free).
- Share our latest brochure
Spread the word about the Association by emailing our recruitment brochure to eligible individuals in your network. It’s a simple but effective tool to introduce your friends to Federal Retirees and to help improve your chances of taking home the grand prize. To enter the contest, make sure your referrals state your name and membership number when signing up and be sure they are aware of our double-membership offer. Download your copy of the recruitment brochure now and, for anyone you know who loves to travel, be sure to share our brochure about MEDOC travel insurance too!
We’ll draw for all prize winners in January 2022. Good luck and happy recruiting!