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2.  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:

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

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

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

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

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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

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

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

13. Conclusion Experience. 12 Learn. Benefit.