Toastmasters Clubs: Tips for building Great Clubs, Moments of Truth module

1. The BEST Club Ever!

2. “Best Club” – what is it?

4. Welcoming
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5. Fun!
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6. Builds New Leaders
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7. http://www.toastmasters.org/290BMot.aspx
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8. MOMENTS OF TRUTH
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First Impressions
Program Planning and Organization
New Member Orientation
Fellowship & Variety
Charter Strength
Recognition

9. First Impressions
Guests warmly greeted & introduced
Guest book and name tags
Professionally arranged meeting room
Convenient meeting location
Guests invited to address the club
Guests invited to join

10. Program Planning and Organization
Agenda publicized in advance
Know responsibilities & prepared
All projects are manual projects
Meetings begin and end on time
Creative table topics and activities
Positive and helpful evaluations

11. Membership Orientation
Formal induction, pin & manuals
Mentor
Explain education programs & recognition
Assess learning needs
Assign speaking & roles
Member involved in club activities

12. Members @ Charter Strength
20+ members
Members Retained
Promote club
Programs varied and exciting
Recognize sponsorship of new members
Regular membership-building

13. Fellowship, Variety, Communication
Guests greeted warmly, welcome
Enjoyable, educational meetings
Regular social events
Participate in area, district, Intl. events
Inter-club events
Website/newsletter, regular update

14. Achievement Recognition
Award applications immediately submitted
Progress charts - EasySpeak
Recognize member achievements
Recognize club, district, Intl. leaders
Publicize club & member achievements
Use DCP for planning and recognition

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18. If a Club does NOT have
guests & new members
the club will DIE

19. What you will take to your club?
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20. Silvana Wasitova, DTM2
2012-2013 Division Governor
Switzerland
SilvanaDTM@yahoo.com
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