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from being in a club that has been President’s managed generates a unified goal for members.
Distinguished for the past 14 consecutive years, Be sure to include newer members with tasks
it’s important to keep in mind that members and help as needed. Remember: Toastmasters
are always thinking, “What’s in it for me?” If is where leaders are made!
there were a recipe, meetings should consist Celebrating the educational goals of your
of the following elements: well planned, start members and club successes is what I think
and end on time, variety of engaging speakers, of as “the icing on the cake.”.Taking the time
opportunities for leadership, evaluations that to acknowledge members and thanking those
offer specific and helpful feedback, and perhaps that made an event go well gives affirmation
a theme. Does your club deliver these basic to everyone that their participation in the club
expectations? matters. Again, every member is accountable
Members on a regular basis should be for creating a club environment that promotes
encouraged to talk about their club, post about it personal growth. Truth be told, in order to bring
on social media, and invite someone to attend as a in new members, a club has to offer the person
guest each week. The secret behind Toastmasters something of value. Find out when they visit what
is that it’s not a secret. ANYONE can join and it is they are looking for and, when possible, give
improve themselves. That’s not a false promise. it to them. Much like the expression “there are
It’s truly a matter of getting out what you put into no strangers here; only friends you haven’t yet
it. If you’re lucky, you’ll also make a few good met.” Guests are members that have yet to join.
friends in the process. By extending fellowship and friendship, you’ll
When your club does have a special event or increase the likelihood of them joining your club.
Open House, it’s paramount that you advertise Lisa Hutton joined Marylhusrt Toastmasters
the event. These distinctive moments are an in June, 2011. She is currently serving as their VP
opportunity for your club to shine. Assembling Education.
a committee to ensure all of the details are
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