Charting a Course for Club Success

BEGIN WITH THE CLUB MISSION
The mission of a Toastmasters Club is to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills, which in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth

A、

Characteristics of a Healthy Club

1.Club officers attend club officer training in all levels

2.Club officers fulfill their roles and responsibilities;

3.Meetings are well planned, have good attendance, start on time, end on time, are varied and
   fun

4.New members are inducted during a formal ceremony

5.New members receive an orientation to the Toastmasters program, focusing on what the new
   member wants to achieve

6.Members are involved in every aspect of the club

7.Speeches from the Communication and Leadership Manuals are       encouraged

8.Guests are made to feel welcome

9.Guests are given information about the benefits of Toastmasters and are asked to join

10.Member accomplishments are recognized

11.Club Newsletter is regularly produced and distributed to members,guests, and prospective
     members

12.Missing members are contacted and invited to come back to the club

B、

FIVE STEPS TO SUCCESS

1.

Have a vision

The leaders must imagine what they would like to have happen in the club in the future, and work with their team to make it happen

2.

Set goals

A.Leaders identify "specific goals" that must be achieved to make their visions a reality

B.GOALS ARE:  S.M.A.R.T.

3.

BUILD AND MOTIVATE A TEAM

A.All members must see the vision

B.Members must want to make their visions and goals a reality

C.Leaders must communicate effectively "What's in it for the member?"

D.Be enthusiastic

4.

MONITOR PROGRESS     

A.Leaders must meet regularly with committee members to track progress towards goals

B.Revise your plans and goals as necessary

5.

ACHIEVEING YOUR GOALS