Why Build New Clubs ?
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to enhance the performance of Toastmasters Clubs, and to
extend the network of these Clubs. |
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to begin with, an increased number of Clubs means that a greater number
of people will benefit from the Toastmasters educational program. |
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Organizing new Clubs also provides members with a terrific opportunity
to develop and extend their own leadership skills. |
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it is an excellent way to promote the public awareness of Toastmasters. |
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extending the benefits to greater numbers of people. |
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offering better communication skills to community members and company
employees. |
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leadership development, contacts and leadership recognition. |
What are the minimum requirements for a Club ?
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all clubs must charter with a minimum of 20 members. Why
the 20 member minimum ? Experience has shown that Clubs function best when
thye have enough members to participate in the many meeting roles. Clubs
with 20 or more members also have a larger pool of talent. |
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of the minimum 20 members, at least 17 of those members cannot belong
to another Toastmasters Club; unless it is an advanced club. |
Types of Clubs
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Community clubs |
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Corporate Clubs |
PROSPECTING FOR NEW CLUBS
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find out about the clubs that already meet in your area
or division. |
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target communities in your area or division that are large enough to
support a Toastmasters Club. |
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convince major corporations or other large organizations within your
area or division to form new clubs. |
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follow up on leads. |
Develop your leads
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notify and work with the marketing team. |
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ask for help from an experienced club builder. |
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identify and work with a reliable contact person. |
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be positive, an energized, confident attitude is an immediate confirmation
of the the value of Toastmasters. |
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be professional - plan your presentation carefully, making sure to
have all necessary information at hand. |
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set a time for the demonstration meeting - work with a core group in
the sponsoring company or community. |
Hold a dynamic demonstration meeting !
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try to get at least 30 people or more to attend the first
demo meeting. |
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put on a quality program - what Toastmasters can do for you ? Everybody's
talking about Toastmasters ! |
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encourage commitment - before adjourning the meeting, be sure that
dues are collected and the time and place of next meeting is announced. |
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elect the protem committee for the club. |
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distribute Toastmasters International promotional material to the prospective
members. |
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assign club mentors. |
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organize speechcraft for the new members. |
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keep District Governor, Lieutenant Governor Marketing, Division &
Area Governors informed of your progress. |
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encourage all potential members to sign up for membership within 30
days. |
From Chartering to Charter Presentation
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call or send a request to Toastmasters International's
membership and club extension department for a New Club Information kit
or check with District Governor or Lieutenant Governor Marketing. |
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complete the "Application to Organise" as soon as possible. Send 2
copies to the District Governor and 2 copies to World headquarters. The
charter fee is US$95 for a new club; collect service charge of US$16 and
per capita membership fee of US$18 per every new member. |
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adopt the constitution and bylaws for Toastmasters clubs as soon as
a minimum of 20 members is established. |
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submit the charter application to World Headquarters together with
the necessary fees. |
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allow 6 to 8 weeks after submission of forms and remittance to receive
confirmation of the club's charter and charter number. |
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help to organise the charter night and the presentation of the charter
certificate. |
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mentors need to help the club for a mininum of 6 months. |
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