Area I Governor- Steve Maurer ACS, ALB Area II Governor- Ankita Choudhary CC, ALB 1 Prepared by Lake Charles Toastmasters Club

 No guests in past two-three months.  No new members in past six months.  No participation outside the club in TLI, conference, contests etc.  Not following Toastmasters program.  Lacking administrative activities like submitting officers’ list, membership renewals etc. Prepared by Lake Charles Toastmasters Club 2

 Why was LCTM a “Struggling Club”  Struggled in …..  Actions to improve  Recruiting  Developing a Core Officers working as a team Executive Committee Developed a Plan Went to TLI’s & Conferences  Recognition of Members  Recognition of Community 3 Prepared by Lake Charles Toastmasters Club

 Promote:  Mouth Publicity- FRANC list  Article in Newspaper  Toastmasters Magazine- one of best way  Merge Your Business Cards w/Toastmasters Business Cards  Social Media- THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX !! Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn etc.  Recruit  Retain Prepared by Lake Charles Toastmasters Club 4

5  Good Afternoon ___________, I take this opportunity to thank you for visiting our club Monday evening. I hope that you had a good time. My personal growth in this club has been tremendous- on both tracks-as a speaker and as a leader__________________ As I said Monday, being in supportive environment helps members for personal growth. Table Topics are a good way for you to start stepping out of comfort zone. Once you step out of your comfort- your presentation will start rolling ! Once you become a member, a mentor will be assigned for your progress and guidance through first few prepared speeches. CUSTOMIZE YOUR MESSAGE, IF NEEDED. THIS MAY TAKE LESS THAN 5 MINUTES. BUT AGAIN, IT’S A VERY EFFECTIVE WAY TO GAIN MEMBERSHIP

MOTIVATION for New Member  Formal Induction  Assign Mentor  Build Fellowship  Follow Up Prepared by Lake Charles Toastmasters Club 6

 Find what are members looking for?  Members’ experience- rewarding, educational & FUN  Member Recognitions  Induction of new member  Educational Awards  Ribbons  Toastmaster of the Month  Follow Up with New Member- After their ICEBREAKER 7 Prepared by Lake Charles Toastmasters Club

 Variety in meetings- Joke Master, Listener, Educational Session/Learning Corner  Theme Meetings  Getting input and feedback from members  CLUB HEALTH CHECK UP by ‘Moments of Truth’ & ‘Creating Best Club Climate’ presentations. Find potential areas of improvement.  Good of the Order  Club Calendar 8 Prepared by Lake Charles Toastmasters Club

 REMEMBER THE MEMBER is most important part of club. MAKE MEETINGS INTERESTING & HAVE FUN! !  PLAN YOUR “Distinguished Club Program” Goals  CLUB HEALTH CHECK UP by ‘Moments of Truth’ & ‘Creating Best Club Climate’ presentations. Find potential areas of improvement.  ASK FOR HELP: District Officers are willing to Support Clubs for success. Prepared by Lake Charles Toastmasters Club 9

REMEMBER: NO CLUB LEFT BEHIND !!! Prepared by Lake Charles Toastmasters Club 10