Mentoring The Successful Club Series 296

 Takes a personal interest and helps  Serves as a role model, coach, and confidante  Offers knowledge, insight, perspective, and wisdom  Helps someone become successful 1 What is a Mentor? A mentor:

 Learn the program  Learn club standards and customs  Develop confidence  Participate more  Quickly learn speaking skills 2 Easing the Transition

 Further refine skills  Learn new skills 3 Developing Special Skills More experienced members:

 Learn from their mentees  Remain productive  Do something for others  Receive recognition 4 Benefits to Mentors

Benefits to Clubs  More members  More satisfied members  Higher member retention 5

Mentor Qualities  Available  Patient  Sensitive  Respectful  Flexible 6  Supportive  Knowledgeable  Confident  A good listener  Concern for others

The Mentoring Steps 1.Sit with the new member. 2.Orient the new member to club customs and procedures. 3.Explain how to sign up. 4.Help with the Ice Breaker. 7 The First Meeting

The Mentoring Steps 1.Make mentees aware of resources. 2.Provide positive feedback. 3.Explain responsibilities. 4.Help with speeches and other assignments. 8 The Next Meeting

The Mentoring Steps 1.Tell how you have benefited. 2.Invite the mentee to other events. 3.Acknowledge progress. 4.Explain officers’ duties. 5.Explain speech contests. 6.Describe the organization. 9 Over Time

Qualities of Mentees  Eager to learn  Receptive  Open to new ideas  Loyal  Grateful 10 Mentees should be:

A Finite Relationship It should not last forever... 11

Conclusion Experience. 12 Learn. Benefit.