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FROM THE DESK

I Toastmasters Growth & Change Thru Collaboration

by Donna Stark, DTM—Program Quality Director by John Rodke, DTM—Club Growth Director

We are growing, and our clubs are improving
through your effort. A huge thank you to our club
officers who attended training, combined forces
via brainstorming to address the challenges our Congratulations to all newly chartered
clubs face, and are implementing those ideas clubs in 2016-17
within their clubs. • Stagecoach TM
• Puppetmasters Toast Club
Here are five awesome TLI takeaways: • Peer Masters
• Reinvigorate previous and veteran • Samaritan Ah-so-Um
members as mentors for new members.
• Casually discuss the benefits of
Toastmasters within other social groups
and provide a soft invite to a meeting. March Member
• Commenting, liking, and sharing on social Madness!
media as yourself (not your club) so your
entire network sees what benefits you are
gaining. The first five clubs to
• Assign roles ahead of time, so members
can properly prepare. This generates get five new members
buy-in and accountability by members to join between Feb
being responsible for filling that role
themselves, or with another member. 18th and March 31st will
• Modify your meeting theme and host get a Club Success or
special events to draw in new folks and
excite current members. Leadership Excellence
What creative ideas do you have? Share them
with us and your Area Directors to amplify your Series workshop packet
ideas to create a larger impact. and a copy of Simon
A massive shoutout of thanks to the members
starting new clubs and coaching clubs to success! Sinek’s Leaders Eat Last.
We had a large outpouring of support from
members who are willing to coach and had new
club leads, but we still need your help. If you are
interested in either exciting opportunity, please
reach out to: cgd@d7toastmasters.org
If you would like to participate in a kickoff
meeting or special event, you are encouraged
to check out the District 7 Calendar for events
near you. If you would like to have your event
featured, please reach out to your Directors so
we can create hype and support your energy!
Congratulations to new club charters for 2016-17
to date:

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