Page 12 - 2018 September Voices

FROM THE DESK

Fall Challenge –

Club Success Plan

Emilie Taylor, DTM - Program Quality Director

The rains are back and the change to cooler of your club’s current state of affairs, known as
temperatures could only mean, Fall. My favorite “Moments of Truth.” By taking stock of the six
season is finally here! Yes, I love the fall weather areas in the Moments of Truth: First Impressions;
not only because of the cooler temperature but Membership Orientation; Fellowship, Variety

also the change of colors. Fall also has other and Communication; Program Planning and
meanings. It is the time to bring in the harvest, Meeting Organization; Membership Strength;
take stock, and make preparation. Once we know and Achievement Recognition you are laying
where we are, we can plan for the new. the foundation for club success.

Are you ready? Here’s a challenge for you and your Club.
We are almost done with the 1st quarter of Submit a Club Success Plan by November 15,
our Toastmasters year, how are we doing in our 2018 to pqd@d7toastmasters.org, and your club
clubs? Has your club found fun and meaningful will receive a $25 gift certificate.

growth? My goal is to encourage your club to To help you along with this challenge, check
become a higher quality club. A club that provides the D7 Calendar for Webinar dates on how to
a greater member experience where everyone is create a Club Success Plan.
inspired to grow. A club that has cultivated the To get started, either order the Moments of

“best” atmosphere to carry out the club mission Truth manual which is part of the Successful
of providing “a supportive and positive learning Club Series, or download as a pdf for free. Here’s
experience in which members are empowered the link: https://www.toastmasters.org/resources/
to develop communication and leadership skills, moments-of-truth

resulting in greater self-confidence and personal Fall is here “Weather” we like it or not. Loving
growth.” it makes it easier and more fun.
It is time to consider a Club Success Plan. A I am reminded of Earl Nightingale’s quote
Club Success Plan is an action plan to help guide “All you need is the plan, the road map, and the

the club for the rest of the year. The club would courage to press on to your destination.”
run more smoothly because members have All the best on taking the next step in moving
common goals, expectations, and directions. your club from a functional club to a high
Creating the plan starts with an assessment performing club.

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