One of the GREAT things about being Area Governor, is the ability to
visit with all of the Area clubs and to glean the knowledge of what
gives each one its strength. The
Orlando Conquerors (Club 1066) has been around since
1951. WOW! Brenda DeArmond, DTM
has allowed me in on ONE of their "secrets" that keep them so strong...
VISITOR "KITS"!
When a visitor walks into the room, they are not only given a warm
greeting, but they are handed a packet of materials that allows them to
make an informed decision to join the club. Below are some of the
items that are in the Conquerors' folders. Even if you only use a
couple of these ideas, you end up with a well-informed guest that WILL
be back!
- Pocket Folder - With place for
Business Card of VP Membership
- Latest Club Newsletter - Filled with
informative ideas as well as a calendar of upcoming "THEMED" nights
- Club History Pamphlet - "About the
Conquerors"
- Visitor Information Card that the guest
fills out, so that the VPM may follow up with them within 24 hours
- Toastmaster Magazine - Past issue
- Information sheet explaining the meeting
duties (Timer, Evaluator, Ah Counter, TM of the Day, etc)
- Ice Breaker Speech information which
shows the ease of giving their first speech.
- Membership Application
ACKNOWLEDGE your
VISITORS!
The
Florida Hospital
Toastmasters just celebrated their
SEVENTH year as a Club,
with most of those years as a Distinguished Presidents Club. One
of the things that they do is they acknowledge their guests either
through a photo-synopsis of the day, or
by adding them to their "Hall of Fame"
webpage. Then, the guests are notified of their "notoriety"
via weekly emails. They know they are appreciated, so membership
is just a meeting away. If you don't have a club website, you can
get yours for FREE at
www.freetoasthost.org A club newsletter is equally as
effective. Get the word out NOW!
WELCOME YOUR NEW MEMBERS!
South Lake Toastmasters Club of Clermont,
Florida welcome every new member with Customized Name Badges and
Membership Pins. In addition, they have a New Member induction
ceremony which includes the Toastmasters Promise. This instantly
forms the close bond that this exciting new club enjoys.
Please, send me
your tips and suggestions for success, regarding your club's growth and
strength. With Clarity and Organization, we ALL Grow! Remember, inviting a
friend and/or colleague to a meeting, is one of the best ways to say
that you care about THEIR future!
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