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include them in your “Think Members” personal President’s Distinguished Club. One proof of
membership campaign. Make a list. Yes, even a successful and active club. May 1st “Beat the
think like Santa and check it twice. Write those Clock” membership building program begins.

names down and bring them as your guest to Each club that recruits 5 new paid members
your club meeting. Toastmasters becomes an between May 1st and June 30th will receive a Toastmasters
insular club program doomed to fail if we don’t ribbon for their club banner. What about for the
let people know and don’t invite them to join. individual club members? Did you know that

SEE THE PEOPLE! Has your club conducted each Toastmaster who recruits five new members
an open house for your area or community? You anytime will receive a special pin? They are Same great club with a brand new name!
can help put one on. There are many resources given to recruiters in increments of five, and
available through Toastmasters International to Toastmasters International keeps track of this,

help you and your club put one on-in fact read the if you sign their membership form as sponsor.
last two months of the Toastmasters magazine Earn and wear the bling proudly. 136 Fenton Avenue
for WOW tips and successes. Hold an outdoor The key to a club’s success in membership
open-air Toastmaster club meeting. Show people recruiting is very simple. Not just the Vice- Molalla, Oregon

how much fun you are having, how you are President Membership is responsible—it’s all
learning and growing in your speechcraft and of us. We all benefit with “new blood” joining Tuesdays - 7:00 - 8:00 pm
leadership development and how much fun they our clubs. We all can have an exemplary and
could have in your club. Ask your Area Director positive membership experience by mentoring,

for suggestions and help. being mentored, growing, leading and of course-
SEE THE PEOPLE! Okay, still not convinced speaking. Thus, remember good ‘ole Bucks Join Us!
that this is your responsibility. Then think of simple homily SEE THE PEOPLE!
this. Every new member who joins your club

helps the club to achieve one or two goals with
the Distinguished Club Program and become Guests Always Welcome!
either a Distinguished, Select Distinguished or

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