1311C Club Leadership Training Session Charting a Course For Club Success

The goal:  The club mission  The Club Success Plan  Distinguished Club goals 1 Session Objectives

The mission of a Toastmasters club is to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every individual member has the opportunity to develop oral communication and leadership skills, which in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth. 2 The Club Mission

 Involve members in creating the vision  The vision affects the entire club.  It develops a sense of ownership and responsibility.  What is your vision for your club? 3 The Club Mission 1: Have a Vision.

 Specific  Measurable  Action-oriented  Realistic  Time-bound 4 The Club Mission 2: Set Goals.

 Involve your team in setting each goal.  Pinpoint the goals your club needs to achieve.  Write each goal so it’s easy to remember and to track your progress toward it.  Consider what you must do to achieve the goal.  Identify and resolve any foreseeable obstacles, problems, or conflicts. 5 The Club Mission 3: Create Goals.

 Review you team’s progress toward the goal regularly.  Focus on empowering others to accomplish goals. 6 The Club Mission 4: Monitor Progress.

For example: If a club goal is to have members earn CC awards, challenge members to set personal goals to achieve the award by a specific date. 7 The Club Mission 5: Set Personal Goals.

 Helps the club determine how it is going to meet 10 critical goals.  Allows club to establish additional goals.  Outlines strategies.  Identifies resources.  Has space to write in assignments, develop a timetable, and track accomplishments. 8 The Club Success Plan

 Officers should meet after being elected to study and use the Club Success Plan to:  Set goals for their term of office.  Assign responsibilities to specific individuals.  Form committees to help accomplish goals.  Review the goals and timetables.  Note the club’s accomplishments at year-end for future incoming officers.  During the area governor’s two visits they will review the club’s plan, discuss the club’s progress in it, and offer advice or assistance if necessary. 9 The Club Success Plan

1.Two CCs 2.Two more CCs 3.One ACB, ACS, or ACG 4.One more ACB, ACS, or ACG 5.One CL, ALB, ALS, or DTM 6.One more CL, ALB, ALS, or DTM 7.Four new members 8.Four more new members 9.Minimum of four club officers trained during each of two training periods 10.One club membership renewal and club officer list submitted on time 10 Distinguished Club Goals

 Club progress and reports:  Club presidents receive quarterly reminders to check the club’s progress report online.  Progress updates are posted weekly on the Toastmasters International website (  World Headquarters recognizes clubs as Distinguished, Select Distinguished, or President’s Distinguished based on membership size and goals achieved on June 30.  Membership requirements at year-end (June 30): At least 20 members or a net growth of at least five members. 11 Distinguished Club Goals

12 Distinguished Club Goals Recognition

 Create a vision.  Establish club goals.  Implement the right resources. 13 Closing