1. WOW! OPEN HOUSES Gary Mull, DTM Past International Director

2. What an OPEN HOUSE is NOT! A Regular Club Meeting A Demonstration Meeting A Kick-off Meeting A Regular Meeting that has food

3. What an OPEN HOUSE IS! A party, reception or special occasion during which anyone who wishes may visit to share in the celebration, meet a special guest, and experience an exhibition.

4. What is an OPEN HOUSE It is an EVENT! It is a SPECIAL OCCASION IT IS AN EXPERIENCE

5. Orchestrate the Experience It’s all in the details Name badges Introductions Material Displays Follow up

6. Have FUN! “We Learn Best In Moments of Enjoyment.” Dr. Ralph C. Smedley

7. The HOW to WOW! The Vision The Plan The Event The Next Step

8. The WOW! VISION “ The world will step aside and let pass any man who know where he is going.” - David Starr Jordan Set The Goal See It & Believe It Get Commitment

9. The WOW! PLAN Date & Location Guest Speaker TMOD Promotions Internal External Logistics Decorations Food

10. The WOW! EVENT TMOD Sets the Tone Guest Speaker Grabs Them “Toastimonials” Make it Real Call to Action Gets Commitment

11. The NEXT STEP to WOW! “Stick Around” Letters / Cards Phone Calls 1 st regular club meeting after event Be prepared for guests Be prepared to “demonstrate”