7 Tips for Keeping Club Members

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 Have Fun!
 

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Provide a club atmosphere where creativity is appreciated and members can challenge the

  skills and abilities of themselves and others without fear.

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 Fun + Education = Growth and Success
   

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 Show Members You Care About Them
 

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Call or write to absent members to show them that they are valued by your club

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 Invite former members to return and visit the club to see old friends and discover how the
  club has progressed.

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 Encourage members to seek out club and district leadership opportunities.
   

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 Provide Theme Nights and Varied Club Programming
 

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Have monthly or quarterly theme nights that vary from the regular agenda.

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 Participate in Toastmasters speech contests

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 Have your entire club visit another local club.
   

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 Conduct Member Surveys
 

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Find out what your club members are thinking about the club and its members

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 Make your own survey or buy a printed version from Toastmasters international

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 Have entry surveys for incoming members and exit surveys for departing members --
  ensure that you are meeting the needs of all members.
   

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 Begin a Club Mentor Program
 

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Use the Successful Club Series Module on Mentoring to set up a club mentoring program.

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 Guiding new members ensure that they stay to become veteran members
   

z

 Encourage manual Speeches
 

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The variety of 15 Advanced Manuals will help members to continuously challenge themselves

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 The goal of obtaining an educational award will motivate members to stay in the club.

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 Have your entire club visit another local club.
   

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 Ask for Help
 

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Ask members to serve as club officers

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 Ask members to help set goals for the club

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 Ask members if they are happy with the way the club is operating

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 Ask your Area Governor, Division Governor, or District Governor for help
   
   
   
  Gary Schmidt, DTM
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