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FROM THE DESK
Together We Can . . .
by Emilie Taylor, DTM—Club Growth Director
During a kickoff meeting to charter a new on leadership skills, working towards your
club this past Tuesday, I was reminded of Helen Advanced Leadership Silver (ALS) for example,
Keller’s quote, “Alone we can do so little, together this is your great opportunity to sponsor,
we can do so much.” It is what we are as part of mentor, or coach a club.
Toastmasters International, working together With Pathways on the horizon, new target
we can do so much. markets will open to new organizations and
As we begin a new Toastmasters year, I am generations. Consider becoming a Club
pleased and honored to take on this position, Sponsor by starting a club in your community
guided by our District 7 mission, “We build or workplace. We have the tools to help you
new clubs and support all clubs in achieving charter a new club.
excellence.” As Club Growth Director, my If you are an experienced Toastmaster, why
responsibilities are “for all aspects of marketing, not volunteer to be a mentor? While mentoring
club-building and club-retention efforts within a new club, on my way to my DTM, I learned
our district.” and gained a great deal. The joy of seeing a club
I look forward to coordinating the chartering grow is immeasurable.
process for many new clubs this year and Become a Club Coach—we have a number
strengthening existing clubs. of clubs in our District that have 12 members or
Club Growth is a “we experience”. I can’t less. Please consider our Club Coach Program.
do it alone, I need your help. District 7 covers Coaching is FUN. You will learn as much from
a wide geographical area with differing needs coaching your club as they will learn from you.
and challenges. Each of you know the needs
and challenges of your specific areas and the Looking Ahead
demographics of your communities. Sharing Here are a few helpful Membership Building/
your ideas will help us achieve our goals. Retention Tips:
• Use the Member Interest Survey to find
Growth Opportunities out member’s personal goals
There are a number of opportunities for • Participate in Toastmasters Yearly
growth: For those of you who are working Membership Contests by adding five (5)
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