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WOW! OPEN HOUSES. Gary Mull, DTM Past International Director. What an OPEN HOUSE is NOT!. A Regular Club Meeting A Demonstration Meeting A Kick-off Meeting A Regular Meeting that has food. What an OPEN HOUSE IS!.
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WOW!OPEN HOUSES Gary Mull, DTM Past International Director
What an OPEN HOUSE is NOT! • A Regular Club Meeting • A Demonstration Meeting • A Kick-off Meeting • A Regular Meeting that has food
What an OPEN HOUSE IS! A party, reception or special occasion during which anyone who wishes may visit to share in the celebration, meet a special guest, and experience an exhibition.
What is an OPEN HOUSE • It is an EVENT! • It is a SPECIAL OCCASION • IT IS AN EXPERIENCE
Orchestrate the Experience • It’s all in the details • Name badges • Introductions • Material Displays • Follow up
Have FUN! “We Learn Best In Moments of Enjoyment.” Dr. Ralph C. Smedley
The HOW to WOW! • The Vision • The Plan • The Event • The Next Step
The WOW! VISION “The world will step aside and let pass any man who know where he is going.” - David Starr Jordan • Set The Goal • See It & Believe It • Get Commitment
The WOW! PLAN • Date & Location • Guest Speaker • TMOD • Promotions • Internal • External • Logistics • Decorations • Food
The WOW! EVENT • TMOD Sets the Tone • Guest Speaker Grabs Them • “Toastimonials” Make it Real • Call to Action Gets Commitment
The NEXT STEP to WOW! • “Stick Around” • Letters / Cards • Phone Calls • 1st regular club meeting after event • Be prepared for guests • Be prepared to “demonstrate”