1. District 42 Effective Area Visit Reports 2014-15

2. www.toastmasters.org Resources Mission Challenges found 2013-14 Discussion Questions for Divisions Division Standards Outline

3. www.toastmasters.org Resources ITEM 219 Serving Clubs through Area Visits ITEM 290A Moments of Truth

4. www.toastmasters.org Toastmasters International Mission We empower individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders. District Mission We build new clubs and support all clubs in achieving excellence. Club Mission We provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth. Mission

5. www.toastmasters.org  Viewed as chore instead of strategic tool  Empty/blank fields  Late/last minute reports  Disconnect between visit date and report date (delay/loss of momentum)  Service to member – club and district leaders, as well as Division team  Directed at District Leadership instead of as communique to club leadership Challenges found 2013-14 Reports

6. www.toastmasters.org 8-10 minutes discussion time with your Division group Each Division will have 1 minute to speak regarding the goal, standards and strategy you will use for 2014-15 regarding Area Visits Area Visit Reports Division Discussions

7. www.toastmasters.org What goals does your Division want to accomplish with each Area Visit? Each Report? What strategy will your Division use to ensure all Area Visits are completed on time? All Reports? What standard will your Division set regarding quality of Area Visit reports? What challenges do you anticipate? Discussion: Area Visits & Reports