Club VP-Membership The Critical Role in the Executive Committee

Session objectives Understanding your Role Performing your Responsibilities Equipping yourself with right Resources

Club Mission We provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth.

The Role Maintain membership level Know member’s goal Enable members to achieve goals Everything you do supports club mission

The Responsibilities Club Meetings Executive Committee Outside Club VP Membership Outside Club Resources

Day to Day Scenarios Less than 20 paid members usually High attrition rate Low attendance in meetings Membership renewals

Case Studies Make a membership campaign or contest plan. Member induction and orientation.

What is your strategy for your club? What is the legacy you want to leave behind?

30 Ideas for retaining members Call when absent 21. listen Recognize each member 22. build leadership Fun meetings 23. don’t pressure new members Theme meetings 24. Club level awards Find out the individual needs of the members 24. Encourage commitment Attend officers training 25. Fellowship meetings Have educational sessions 26. Timely meetings Have a strong mentoring program 27. Use Moment of Truth Have guest speakers 28. Use the successful club series Have joint meetings 29. Continuity Have social meetings 30. Award growth support Assign roles in advance Maintain regular e-mail and phone contact Follow the agenda Share the load Member interest survey Get members involved Variety in meeting format Induction ceremony – include sponsors Open to new ideas

Speech Craft Speech craft is a workshop by Toastmasters to train non- members in communication, public speaking and leadership skills and show them the value of a constructive feedback.

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Before the meeting Make a list of new members Have a few guest packets Contact former guests and members Be ready for new member induction, with script and new member certificate  

On Arrival at meeting Greet all guests and members Provide all guests with guest packets Answer queries guests may have Explain the agenda, so that the guest is not lost, and tell about his/her participation in Table Topics  

After club meeting Meet all guests to answer queries Invite guests to join the club Help guests complete the membership application  

Leadership Central -> Club Central-> Add Membership Fill in the member details on TI website

Outside the Club Conduct membership building programs Promote membership goals Promote membership building contests Follow- up and keep tracks of guests Assist VPPR  

Outside the Club Attend club executive meetings Attend and vote at Area council meetings Arrange for your replacement or assistance Prepare your successor for office  

Smedley Award Program Dates: August 1 – September 30 Talk Up Toastmasters Program Dates: February 1 - March 31 Beat The Clock Program Dates: May 1 – June 30

Executive Committee Plan, organize and conduct membership contests Report on club membership Work on DCP goals

Add 8 members, before it is too late

VP Membership Resources Attend TLTP Read Materials Meet outgoing Executive Committee Invite 1-3 members so join membership committee Distinguish club program Goals - https://www.toastmasters.org/1111C Speechcraft Information - https://www.toastmasters.org/speechcraft Success 101 (item 1622)- https://www.toastmasters.org/1622 Membership Contest information – https://www.toastmasters.org/membershipcontests Members

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