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How To Uplift a Struggling Club

How To Uplift a Struggling Club. Area I Governor- Steve Maurer ACS, ALB Area II Governor- Ankita Choudhary CC, ALB. signs of struggling club. No guests in past two-three months. No new members in past six months. No participation outside the club in TLI, conference, contests etc.

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How To Uplift a Struggling Club

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  1. How To Uplift a Struggling Club Area I Governor- Steve Maurer ACS, ALB Area II Governor- Ankita Choudhary CC, ALB Prepared by Lake Charles Toastmasters Club

  2. signs of struggling club • No guests in past two-three months. • No new members in past six months. • No participation outside the club in TLI, conference, contests etc. • Not following Toastmasters program. • Lacking administrative activities like submitting officers’ list, membership renewals etc. Prepared by Lake Charles Toastmasters Club

  3. HISTORY OF LCTM • Why was LCTM a “Struggling Club” • Struggled in ….. • Actions to improve • Recruiting • Developing a Core • Officers working as a team • Executive Committee • Developed a Plan • Went to TLI’s & Conferences • Recognition of Members • Recognition of Community Prepared by Lake Charles Toastmasters Club

  4. Membership • Promote: • Mouth Publicity- FRANC list • Article in Newspaper • Toastmasters Magazine- one of best way • Merge Your Business Cards w/Toastmasters Business Cards • Social Media- THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX !! • Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn etc. • Recruit • Retain Prepared by Lake Charles Toastmasters Club

  5. Template: Thank You letter -visitor • Good Afternoon ___________,I take this opportunity to thankyou for visiting our club Monday evening.I hope that you had a good time.My personal growth in this club has been tremendous- on both tracks-as a speaker and as a leader__________________As I said Monday, being in supportive environment helps members for personal growth.Table Topics are a good way for you to start stepping out of comfort zone.Once you step out of your comfort- your presentation will start rolling !Once you become a member, a mentor will be assigned for your progressand guidance through first few prepared speeches. CUSTOMIZE YOUR MESSAGE, IF NEEDED. THIS MAY TAKE LESS THAN 5 MINUTES. BUT AGAIN, IT’S A VERY EFFECTIVE WAY TO GAIN MEMBERSHIP Prepared by Lake Charles Toastmasters Club

  6. Recruit NEW Member MOTIVATION for New Member • Formal Induction • Assign Mentor • Build Fellowship • Follow Up Prepared by Lake Charles Toastmasters Club

  7. RETAINING MEMBERSHIP • Find what are members looking for? • Members’ experience- rewarding, educational & FUN • Member Recognitions • Induction of new member • Educational Awards • Ribbons • Toastmaster of the Month • Follow Up with New Member- After their ICEBREAKER Prepared by Lake Charles Toastmasters Club

  8. MEETING IMPROVEMENTS • Variety in meetings- Joke Master, Listener, Educational Session/Learning Corner • Theme Meetings • Getting input and feedback from members • CLUB HEALTH CHECK UP by ‘Moments of Truth’ & ‘Creating Best Club Climate’ presentations. Find potential areas of improvement. • Good of the Order • Club Calendar Prepared by Lake Charles Toastmasters Club

  9. IN SUMMARY • REMEMBER THE MEMBER is most important part of club. MAKE MEETINGS INTERESTING & HAVE FUN! ! • PLAN YOUR “Distinguished Club Program” Goals • CLUB HEALTH CHECK UP by ‘Moments of Truth’ & ‘Creating Best Club Climate’ presentations. Find potential areas of improvement. • ASK FOR HELP: District Officers are willing to Support Clubs for success. Prepared by Lake Charles Toastmasters Club

  10. To the strong clubs in d68 REMEMBER: NO CLUB LEFT BEHIND !!! Prepared by Lake Charles Toastmasters Club

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