The Membership and External Relations Committee (MER) is responsible for:

• Reviewing and recommending direction and performance of membership development
• Planning and recommending membership relations, image building, and public relations activities
• Reviewing and reporting on local section and WEF activities
• Reviewing and recommending changes to the Constitution and the Bylaws
• Reviewing and certifying local section and committee standing rules
• Determining and recognizing state and WEF awards winners
• Developing marketing and communication strategies
• Oversight of the Northern Regional, Southern Regional, and Joint Committees

The Membership & External Relations Committee membership is made-up of the:

• All WEF Directors (3)
• 2nd Year Director-at-Large
• 1st Year Regional Committee Chair