1. Increase your club membership
Sheila Fraser DTM - President Linlithgow Speakers

2. What are the Duties of PR officer
Fourth Ranking in the club
Responsible for developing and directing the publicity for the club
Inform individuals and general public about Toastmasters
Developing the Social Media and keep website up to date
But, all club officers and members can help with publicity . You need to give them some tools to help.
Download ‘Finding members for your club’ from Toastmasters international (you will need to login)

3. Websites
Eventbrite
Go to meeting - Meet Up (clubs with a clear geographical area)
These have been the best in cost - time /benefit for Linlithgow
Facebook and other Social Media

4. Posters and Flyers Local Community Centre and Notice Boards
Libraries – see if they have a diary of events
Cafes
Carry out take away shops (where people are waiting)
Doctors and Dentist waiting rooms
Church notice boards
Give them a Toastmasters magazine – with a sticker on the front with your contact details

5. Think Who should have gone to Toastmasters
Teachers and lecturers
Church leaders
Young people (18 years old) and Youth leaders
Business Start ups
Students
Politicians
Women in Business

7. Create an
Start do you know someone who is terrified of speaking in public ….
Have a link to other clubs in the area (give people options)
Refer to Communication and Leadership skills
Promote a Speechcraft workshop

8. Good relationships to build
Chamber of Commerce - Woman in business groups
Third Sector Interface (TSI)
Local Authority organisations - ALISS
Church of Scotland web site
Business Gateway Network
Offer to be a speaker at groups i.e. Probus, Over 50’s clubs

9. Email People Approximately 50 emails will bring in 1 member
No more than 15 s address in each
Use Bcc (blind copy)
Include contact telephone number for day and evening
Linlithgow has done about 1200
I also did 500 for Forth Valley Speakers

10. Google Maps
Click on business and you might get their web site in a panel on the right.

11. Get a team of People
What could each club officer do to increase membership?
President
VPE
VPPR
VPM
Secretary
Treasurer
Logistics officer (SAA)
Immediate past president

12. When you get new members
Give them a ‘Welcome pack’
Give them an old Toastmasters Magazine
Get their contact details and send a personal message before your next meeting
Offer them a mentor (this is a leadership project)

13. Contact me for a copy of this presentation with web links