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Retention & Renewals. All-Leader Call March 17, 2014 Marg Faryna LGM. Aim High. 20+ members in every club Help the club plan to succeed Be ready to provide guidance Be ready to provide assistance. Review Your Area Reports. http://dashboards.toastmasters.org/District.aspx?id=42
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Retention & Renewals All-Leader Call March 17, 2014 Marg Faryna LGM
Aim High • 20+ members in every club • Help the club plan to succeed • Be ready to provide guidance • Be ready to provide assistance
Review Your Area Reports • http://dashboards.toastmasters.org/District.aspx?id=42 • Bookmark the page – visit frequently • Track Membership payments received • Contact clubs directly • Encourage dues paid by April 1 • Contestants ineligible if their dues not paid
Membership Payments • Alert clubs • Track • Follow up – If your club contact does not engage, phone someone else. Quite often the contact does not understand “how” or “why” regarding dues payments • You are responsible – do what you need to do – for the benefit of the club
New Clubs in Your Area • Give some extra attention • Dues are pro-rated • Promote club officer training • Be present at their Charter meeting • Educate about club elections • Invite them to the Area Contest
Helping Weak Clubs • Identify the weak clubs • Immediate need for action • Meet with the executive • Determine the problems/obstacles • Report to your Division Governor, LGM & LGET
Tips for Building Membership • Offer a Speechcraft – turn students into members • Offer to conduct Success/Leadership Programs at Guest Meetings • Hold an Area Membership Contest • Host a display in a mall or busy area, bank, library
Finding Help • Ask a strong club to work with a low membership club • Promote the speaking opportunities • Contact former members, invite them to help • Request a club coach • One enthusiastic person can bring in many members
* Plan to celebrate in June* Transition to new executive in June* Train new executive in June Aim to Finish by May 31