How to Revitalize Your Friends

Define problems. Confidentially ask dropouts why they are leaving.
Give a party for members and past members only. Make it fun and have refreshments and music. It should have a relaxing atmosphere and any excuse for having one will do.
Be sure to include dropouts and ask people to do small things for you. This will help get people to the party. Have them bring food, etc.
Send out pre-event and post-event publicity with photos and names. You want to show your appreciation for the Friends and advertise it as a fun and meaningful group.
Use the information you gain from dropouts and current members to re-think your goals and objectives. Perhaps the Friends needs to go in a different direction.
Reorganize the board to reduce the stress of having too much to do.
Review the benefits of the membership. Does the Friends reflect the community?
Review communications to members. Are they being informed of what is going on? Open lines of communication are important for any group. Consider enrolling new members as a year-round effort. This adds new blood to the group and helps keep the Friends fresh.
Appreciate and recognize people.