5 STEPS FOR REBUILDING A STRUGGLING CLUB Robin Riddell, DTM
Nov 29, 2014
5 STEPS FOR REBUILDING A STRUGGLING CLUB
Robin Riddell, DTM
Struggling
Membership below charter strength Attendance small Meeting roles not filled Meetings aren’t fun
Few or no guests Guests not becoming members
GOAL: Charter Strength
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Getting There
Attain charter membership strength Member retention Member attraction
1. Create a Team
Start From Where You Are Now Moments of Truth
http://www.toastmasters.org/290amot
Club Success Plan http://www.toastmasters.org/1111_dcp
2. Consistent High-Quality Meetings
Meetings begin and end on time Agenda planned in advance Meeting roles filled Guests welcomed & included in the
meeting
Every meeting is an Open House!
3. Consistently Market the Club Update online information
www.Toastmasters.org Club Website
Open House Flyers Email past members & guests Create a social media tribe
Meetup, Facebook, Google+, LinkedIn
4. Recognize Achievement
Member Awards Present certificates & ribbons Commemorate with photos
Send to press Post on club website Post on social media
Club Awards Commemorate with photos
Send to press Post on club website Post on social media
5. Ask for Help
Area Governor Division Governor Other Toastmasters
12 or less members qualifies for club coach
Rebuilding a Struggling Club Create a team Present consistent high-quality meetings Consistently market the club Recognize achievement Ask for help
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