Ron Clark, DTM Toastmasters 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 TLI TrainingMembership - Get Ready, Set, Grow 2

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 for adding new membership TLI TrainingMembership - Get Ready, Set, Grow 3

Prepare for Growth  First impressions  New member orientation  Fellowship, Variety, and Communications  Program Planning and Meeting Organization  Membership Strength  Recognizing Accomplishments TLI TrainingMembership - Get Ready, Set, Grow 4

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? TLI TrainingMembership - Get Ready, Set, Grow 5 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” TLI TrainingMembership - Get Ready, Set, Grow 6 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 TLI TrainingMembership - Get Ready, Set, Grow 7

The “Ideas” are Everywhere TLI TrainingMembership - Get Ready, Set, Grow 8 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 TLI TrainingMembership - Get Ready, Set, Grow 9 Maintain lists of all visitors. Send cards or 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 TLI TrainingMembership - Get Ready, Set, Grow 10  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 TLI TrainingMembership - Get Ready, Set, Grow 11

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 TLI TrainingMembership - Get Ready, Set, Grow 12

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 TLI TrainingMembership - Get Ready, Set, Grow 13

Spread the Word  You control your future. What will you do next?  Any questions?  My handout can be found at TLI TrainingMembership - Get Ready, Set, Grow 14