During the Membership Session of the National Leadership Conference, NAIFA Trustee and Membership Vice Chair Carina Hatfield announced the winning chapters from the Summer Membership Challenge. 

It was so close between Wisconsin (+15, 5.66% growth) and Arkansas (+14, 5.96% growth), that it was called a tie and awarded each chapter $750 towards membership efforts. Montana (+8, 3.7% growth) came in 3rd place and will receive $250. Carina also wanted to give an honorable mention to Massachusetts (+8, 1.85% growth) for their efforts during the summer months holding many phone-a-thons and reaching out to lapsed members. They will receive $100 towards membership efforts.

We'd like to recognize additional states that had positive growth between June 1st and August 31st. Congratulations to South Carolina (+4), Missouri (+3), South Dakota (+3), and North Dakota (+2).