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SHOWCASING SUCCESS. . .
Banfield Barkers Share the Secret to Their Success
submitted by Leslie Keating, DTM
Banfield Barkers Toastmasters Club, a corporate club at Banfield Pet Hospital, was founded on
September 29, 2006. Today, we have 33 members, 5 of whom are Charter members. For the
2013/2014 Toastmasters year, our club earned President’s Distinguished. With an average
corporate club lifespan of 18 months, what is the
secret to our success?
We Got Off to a Good Start
Banfield Pet Hospital
Large potential member base with 500+
associates on site
Growing company
Low turnover
Space to hold club meetings and officer
meetings on site Banfield Barkers members display Toastmasters
branding
Club Founder, Insider
The founded or the club was a current employee, not someone outside the company
The founder is still in the club, fighting for the club
The founder recruited others to keep fighting for the club
The core people have working relationships with company management
Mutuality
Banfield Management Supports the Club
Funded the charter fee and starting supplies
Pays semi-annual International Dues for club members
Supports associates attending meetings
Suggests associates join the club
Our Club Supports Banfield’s Corporate Culture
Benefit Fair – the company holds a “fair” at the start of open enrollment having
representatives from all benefit providers. The club has a table at this event to promote
our club as a means to strengthen leadership and communication skills
PDP (Personal Development Plan) Program – the club promotes the Toastmasters
program as a way to work on President’s Distinguished Program goals
Summer Intern Program – the club members work with interns to help prepare their end
of program oral presentation to the company
“Make the Difference” – the company has a bi-annual recognition program for associates
that have made a difference in their work place, as a leader or in the community.
Associates are nominated and give an oral presentation to a panel of judges as they
compete locally up to the Global level. Club members work with the nominees to help
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Banfield Barkers Share the Secret to Their Success
submitted by Leslie Keating, DTM
Banfield Barkers Toastmasters Club, a corporate club at Banfield Pet Hospital, was founded on
September 29, 2006. Today, we have 33 members, 5 of whom are Charter members. For the
2013/2014 Toastmasters year, our club earned President’s Distinguished. With an average
corporate club lifespan of 18 months, what is the
secret to our success?
We Got Off to a Good Start
Banfield Pet Hospital
Large potential member base with 500+
associates on site
Growing company
Low turnover
Space to hold club meetings and officer
meetings on site Banfield Barkers members display Toastmasters
branding
Club Founder, Insider
The founded or the club was a current employee, not someone outside the company
The founder is still in the club, fighting for the club
The founder recruited others to keep fighting for the club
The core people have working relationships with company management
Mutuality
Banfield Management Supports the Club
Funded the charter fee and starting supplies
Pays semi-annual International Dues for club members
Supports associates attending meetings
Suggests associates join the club
Our Club Supports Banfield’s Corporate Culture
Benefit Fair – the company holds a “fair” at the start of open enrollment having
representatives from all benefit providers. The club has a table at this event to promote
our club as a means to strengthen leadership and communication skills
PDP (Personal Development Plan) Program – the club promotes the Toastmasters
program as a way to work on President’s Distinguished Program goals
Summer Intern Program – the club members work with interns to help prepare their end
of program oral presentation to the company
“Make the Difference” – the company has a bi-annual recognition program for associates
that have made a difference in their work place, as a leader or in the community.
Associates are nominated and give an oral presentation to a panel of judges as they
compete locally up to the Global level. Club members work with the nominees to help
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