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As Division A Director, what is your vision For more about the value blended clubs can
for the Division this year? bring to the District, see this month’s Online
My vision is for Division A to be AWESOME. Connections article, pages 32-33.
This means—
What would you share with those who
A mazing contests at club, area, and division level are interested in taking on a leadership
role next year?
Well-attended club officer training
I’d like to say “Just do it!” but I know from
personal experience that’s not advisable. Three
E xcellent club meetings strategies that would help:
1. Observe other leaders, especially those
S everal members stepping up to leadership roles occupying the same (or similar) role as
you’re contemplating. Research what the
Open houses, networking, and special events role entails. Be ready to hit the ground
running.
Membership increase (charter strength or net 2. Seek out a mentor (or mentors). Consult
growth of five) about your interest in a leadership role. Be
open to feedback and suggestions.
E ducational accomplishments (six traditional/ 3. Build your team as early as possible.
Pathways goals) Communicate with them clearly,
concisely, and continuously. Share your
You are heavily involved with the blended vision with them and invite inputs and
club movement. Please tell the audience participation.
what value blended clubs would have in
District 7.
Online attendance enables members
to attend club meetings even when they
move away, are traveling, not feeling well,
recuperating from surgery, unable to leave
the office, experiencing inclement weather,
having car trouble, and a myriad of other
reasons. Online attendance also gives clubs the
opportunity to bring experienced speakers into
their clubs remotely. It can help clubs retain
members, recruit new members, and reinstate
former members. If all District 7 clubs retained
one member, recruited one new member, and L-R: Michelle Alba Lim, Ray Fox, Patrick Locke, David Shehorn at
regained one former member because of online 2019 Toastmaters International Convention, Denver, CO
attendance, that would be 500+ members!
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