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Let’s Get Social!

Let’s Get Social!. How to Put Social Media to Work for Your Club District 11 Fall Conference | October 25, 2014. What Is Social Media?. A way to communicate A platform to network with others The sharing of information A potential time waster. Benefits of Social Media for Your Club.

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Let’s Get Social!

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  1. Let’s Get Social! How to Put Social Media to Work for Your Club District 11 Fall Conference | October 25, 2014

  2. What Is Social Media? A way to communicate A platform to network with others The sharing of information A potential time waster

  3. Benefits of Social Media for Your Club Build community and friendship among your club’s members Re-connect with former members Connect with other clubs Recruit new members Share ideas

  4. Using Facebook www.facebook.com By far and away, the largest social media platform anywhere. Build a Facebook Page or Group for your club • A Facebook Page allows your club to create an authentic and public presence. • A Facebook Group is designed for small group communication and can be public or private.

  5. Using Facebook (www.facebook.com) What to do on Facebook • Share club news • Share upcoming agendas • Share photos and videos from club events • Engage your members outside of meetings • Link to articles of interest to your members from other Web sites • Celebrate educational milestones

  6. Toastmasters on Facebook Toastmasters International public page • www.facebook.com/ToastmastersInternationalOfficialFanPage Toastmasters International members’ page • www.facebook.com/groups/ToastmastersInternationalMembers District 11 members’ page • https://www.facebook.com/groups/194199303938966

  7. Using Twitter www.twitter.com Akin to a virtual postcard Limited to 140 characters per post Ideas for using Twitter • Post links to blog updates • Connect with existing members • Recruit new members • Connect with other Toastmasters

  8. Toastmasters on Twitter Toastmasters International • www.twitter.com/Toastmasters

  9. Using LinkedIn www.linkedin.com Focused on creating a business and personal network of colleagues Can create a group for your club

  10. Toastmasters on LinkedIn Toastmasters International • www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=98449

  11. Using a Blog Many options available for a blogging platform • WordPress • Tumblr • Blogger Similar to a public magazine or newspaper A place to research topics and share ideas Allows for longer posts

  12. How to Execute a Social Media Strategy Coordinated by VP Public Relations, VP Education, and VP Membership Involve all club members • Write articles for a club blog • Share and discuss ideas from a variety of sources (club members, news articles, other bloggers, etc.) • Talk about the individual’s Toastmaster journey • Volunteer to have speeches recorded and posted • Practice written communication skills

  13. Take Aways Social media helps recruit younger members It is available to everyone at no cost It’s easy to do There are many options; find what is best for your club Start with one platform and build from there You don’t have to do it alone Don’t be afraid or get overwhelmed When you get stumped, ask someone

  14. Eric Scott Miller Email: contact@ericscottmiller.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/ericscottmiller Twitter: www.twitter.com/EricScottMiller LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ericsmiller Web site: www.ericscottmiller.com

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