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

Get Started Today!

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