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FROM THE DESK
Goals, Awards, Kickoffs . . . Oh My!
by Emilie Taylor, DTM—Club Growth Director
Fall is almost here. We have had time to goals, recognize the importance of it, however
get to know each other in the club. We have big or small. Celebrate your successes. Above
new officers settling into their new positions, all, always have FUN!
“hopefully” having attended officers training Membership/Retention Building
and now chomping at the bit to get going. Programs for Clubs
What’s next? Planning—Yes, laying the
groundwork on the path to a successful FUN September is membership RENEWAL
club experience! How do we do this? The month. Club dues are coming up. To keep your
clubs in good standing, please submit your
Toastmasters journey is an inside job for each payments on time, or better yet, early.
of us. What we do on the inside, then together
We are offering the following incentives:
CLUBS: For the first 10 clubs who pay
their base membership dues (total number of
members at July 1st) by September 15, your club
will receive a $25 gift certificate towards the
purchase of any supplies from the Toastmasters
International store! I can already feel your
excitement!
AREA DIRECTORS: If 75% of your area
clubs submit their base membership dues by
September 15, you’ll earn a $20 gift certificate
towards the purchase of any supplies from the
Toastmasters International store!
Smedley Award (Program Date: August 1 –
as a TEAM shows up on the outside, our club September 30)
relationships, and ultimately, our successes To receive a “Smedley Award” ribbon, named
that enhances members’ experiences. Have in honor of our founder Ralph Smedley, clubs
you conducted a Moments of Truth (one of the must add five new, dual, or reinstated members
presentations from the Successful Club Series) to between August 1 and September 30. In addition,
find out where your club has been and where it is qualifying clubs can also earn a special discount
going? A club that has a vision and corresponding code for 10% off their next club order. (The
GOALS (Distinguished Club Program or DCP) discount code expires six months from the date
has a higher likelihood of succeeding than a of issue and is not valid with any other offer.)
club without a vision. With goals, you need an Thus, spend a lot and save!
accompanying plan that you can track easily. I’m Applications and payments must be received
the biggest advocate of having a Club Success at World Headquarters or online no later than
Plan. It’s easy to track your progress with a plan. September 30. The addition of transfer and
Remember, your plan is not set in stone. You charter members does not count towards the
adjust where necessary. As you achieve your “Smedley Award” credit. (Darn these disclaimers!)
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