The phrase "new members" refers to people who have recently joined a group or organization, and are not yet familiar with its activities and other members. Full definition
The work description of the restaurant assistant also involves recruiting and training of new members of staff. (jobdescriptionandresumeexamples.com)
Future Members: You should always be on the lookout for new members of your squad. (referralexchange.com)
As they took their places as new members of the emerging church, the pattern of organization of the believing community began gradually to take shape. (religion-online.org)