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FROM THE DESK

Know Your Mission

by Cathy French, DTM—

Club Growth Director

Why are you a Toastmaster? up with each guest and
What is your mission? Beyond simply being a help those who did not fit your club find another.
Follow up is the Key!
member of a Toastmasters group, what are your
long-range personal, professional or Toastmaster Remind all your members of the club goal
goals? What is your dream? Do you want to help and affirm it at every meeting – and your visitors
others succeed? will know as well that Toastmasters may be what
they need to complete their career goals.
If you haven’t done so already, get out a
notebook and jot down your answers to the When we help others, we will. . .
questions in the last paragraph. Knowing the P Strengthen our relationships
answers to these questions will help you tell P Strengthen our business
others what Toastmasters is all about. Your ability P Strengthen our networks
to communicate this information to others will P Strengthen our clubs
be invaluable as you formulate your plan to gain P Be Extraordinary—Demonstrate your
more members the most effective way—through extraordinary strength of character!
referrals.
.
Every day you have the chance to contribute
to someone else’s success. Take the time to District 7 Toastmasters
call that member that didn’t renew their Welcomes New Clubs!
membership. Is there something they need from
Toastmasters that they didn’t receive? What can Peermasters
the district or club do to help them achieve the Samaritan Ah-So-Um
goals they originally set for themselves through Stage Coach TM
Toastmasters? Puppetmasters Toast

New clubs
Congratulations to all those members involved in
starting 4 new clubs since July 1. Welcome to all
the New members of Peermasters, Stage Coach
TM, Samaritan Ah-So Um and Puppetmasters
Toast. The members, club officers and district
officers are here to help you with any questions
you may have along the way to achieving your
Toastmasters Goals. We are excited to have you
with us!

Looking for new members?
Try a Stack Day. A Stack Day is a regular

meeting where each club member invites
someone from the same profession.

Why should you have a Stack Day? It creates
interest in the opportunity and provides choices
for all those involved. Those who are not right
for your club may fit better in another. Follow

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