ron clark, dtm toastmasters leadership institute training to district 25 toastmasters club officers
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Ron Clark, DTMToastmasters Leadership Institute Training To District 25 Toastmasters Club Officers
Why 20?
Charter strength requires 20 members Most clubs contain numerous
professionals Approximately 30% travel day of
meeting A good Toastmasters meeting requires
approximately 15 members If you have less than 20, many need to
double up
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Secrets to a Great Meeting Effective Club programming Promote your club to all communities Provide “Sales” technique to guests Increase retention of current
members Compete in Clubs, Area, Divisions
Contests Receive recognition of Toastmasters
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Prepare for Growth
First impressions New member
orientation Fellowship, Variety,
and Communications Program Planning and
Meeting Organization Membership Strength Recognizing
Accomplishments
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Get Excited Clubs have different
personalities Ask - Who are you trying
to serve? Have fun! Provide the best service Consider changing the
time, date, or location to increase membership?
Ask - Do you meet often enough?
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Think out of the box!
Need help? Contact your District Staff. Get help from another Club.Encourage combined meetings.
The “Ideas” are Everywhere
Sponsor a Speech Craft or Youth Leadership Program
Set up displays or booths at local Malls, Grocery Stores, etc.
Develop “business cards”
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• Conduct “Special” meetings
• Seek out free internet ads, newspaper ads
The “Ideas” are Everywhere
Conduct Special “thyme” meetings Encourage members to bring copies of
application forms (Form-400) for all visitors Conduct Success Leadership Modules Conduct a “Moment in Truth” presentation Consider Business Awareness Programs Invite a newspaper reporter to a Club
contests. Share short articles with the reporter
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The “Ideas” are Everywhere
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•Obtain a “City Proclamation”
•Set a challenge to the club for steaks (wining team) vs. beans (losers) to increase membership
•Provide information to the “Welcome to the Community”•Participate in Community Events•Ask all to invite a guests
•Give special packets to all guests
The “Ideas” are Everywhere
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•Maintain lists of all visitors. Send cards or e-mail reminder to each and/or phone on weekly basis •Become a mentor for new members•Distribute Toastmaster magazines to libraries, schools, doctor offices, and anywhere you can•Develop a Club newsletter and/or web site•Add flyers to cars next to local grocery stores, malls, and movie theaters
The “Ideas” are Everywhere
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In House Club, what can you do? Contact leadership. Get Management
support. Provide a “Demo” meeting Get Management to pass out awards Wrap cubicles for completions Place signs in “key” areas Use company bulletin boards Consider a Speech Craft training to all
employees
Get the Word Out
Are there prospects in your community?
Consider a Club web site Dailey newspapers TV Coverage Shopper guides Use “Free” internet web sites Conduct “Special” invitation
meeting ”Free” food
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Rise to the Next Level
Take personal responsibility
Share ideas Set “personal” goals Be sensitive to your
community Sponsor a Speech Craft or
Youth Leadership Program Become an ambassador
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Document Successes
Complete paperwork – Soon! Take pictures Make a “big” deal out of
completions Document Nomination
Awards Keep track of
accomplishments in your Club Success Plan
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Spread the Word
You control your future. What will you do next?
Any questions?
My handout can be found at www.d25toastmasters.org/tli/resources
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