Exchange Rocks !
In the
Rocky Mountain District
Presented By:Katie Smith RVP / VFR
The Rocky Mountain District May 20, 2011
Exchange 100 Years & Still Rocking!
The KEY
To Club, District and National
Success…????
How do we Generate That
EnthusiasmEnergyExcitementEngagement– It’s All About the “E” Words
Energy Excitement Engagement
Communicate A Shared VisionStay True to a Common MissionInvolve Everyone in setting and attaining Shared GoalsCommunicate ResultsCelebrate Successes… (Big & Small) and OftenAnd have FUN with the Process
Enthusiasmis
Contagious !
EnthusiasmTo create Enthusiasm you need the following Essential ingredients:– V itality – Passion – And…Curiosity– Sharing the Dream of what can be– Interest – Keeping a High Level– Knowledge – Never Quit Learning– Belief in yourself, and in Exchange – Purpose
• Helps keep the motivation and focus on reaching the goals
Hitting our Members’ Buttons
• Brainstorm with your Members in Mind.• Tap into your members’ current Skills, Talents, Interests, and those THEY want to develop.• Maximize the return on your members’ investment of their time. (WIIFM)• Try different ways to complete a project asking for their input and ideas.• Single out Members and thank them publicly• Showcase your members• Reach out with a personal invite to get involved
EnergyHow do we Energize folks to initiate and keep
the momentum going?– Have FUN with the Process– Lead by Example – Model the Way –You set
the tone -So Make it a Positive Up Beat One– Be passionate and… – Express that Passion in all you do– Share Knowledge, Expertise and Experience– Create an air of Excitement about being
involved
ExcitementWhat inspires Excitement and Commitment?– Clear V ision and Direction– Having a deep and noble sense of purpose: A
Significant Purpose – Focusing on the end result not the process for
getting there– Recognition and Reward ( Lots and Lots )– Generating the TEAM Spirit– Creating the Passion– Turn work into a Party and have FUN !!!
ExcitementSOooooo…….
Make our Meetings FUN and
WORTH attending
Establish a Fun Club Challenge
Never forget the Social side of Exchange
Make our Projects matter so members want to be involved.
EngagementIf we do that we will have involved engaged Exchangites who…– Align their personal actions and behaviors
with their deepest Values and Beliefs with that of our organization.
– Promote emotions that become the motivator towards involvement
– Are Involved in decision-making process– Take advantage of a wide variety of
Opportunities– Will care when they are able to invest in the
process.
EngagementCreating a meeting atmosphere our members will love to attend.Make getting involved easy to do.Roll out the Welcome Mat.Educate and Orientate New & Old alike.Make members feel needed & wanted.Communicate well and often.Promote Teamwork.Promote FUN !
Member EngagementBuilds Loyalty
Enhances CommitmentPromotes Pride
Recognizes AccomplishmentProvides Knowledge
Promotes InvolvementDrives Growth
Enhances Retention
Engaging our Members deepens our relationships and our Commitment.
Enthusiasmis
Contagious !
Remember
So Are
Attitudes Always Have a
“Positive” One!
Because…IF it is MEANT to BE it is up to
ME
Remember to Utilize these “E” Words !
Enthusiasm
Energy
Excitement
Engagement
And One “ F ” Word
Incorporating Some
“FUN”Into our Exchange
Activities
really is the Key to keeping our Clubs
Alive and Vibrant
It is the Key to Creating Connections that encourage our Members to
Live EXCHANGE!
So… Let’s
Rock and Roll
Exchange
Good Luck Rocky Mountain Team
Enthusiasm IS
Contagious !