He hoped that I would soon join him for lunch or supper at any one of those clubs that encourage Bohemian membership.

These positive developments encouraged new membership, and by 1886, the Knights had over 700,000 members.

Sybil, since your new church encourages membership in another church, it might be prudent to attend fairly regularly just to protect your Brownie points.

The open house is sponsored by the association to encourage new membership, which is $20 for individuals or $40 a household.

Other clubs are designed to encourage membership of certain social classes.

They continue to encourage new membership among those who feel young and hearty enough to commit themselves to regular and vigorous Thursday night practices.

Social capital also encourages social trust and membership.

In 2011, the Magic Lantern Film Society was established to encourage membership, local partnerships, and a year long program of film.

How do we encourage membership when you openly deny them the right to vote?

Rákosi renewed the drive for collectivization, again using physical force to encourage membership.