Page 18 - January 2020

FROM THE DESK
Phew! The
first half of
the program
year is already
behind us! We’re already
into the second half of
our year! Who would have
thought it would go so
quickly? Now that the first
6+ months have passed and
we’re looking at finishing the
year strong, here are some
club growth incentives to
promote:
Talk Up Toastmasters -
February 1 – March 31
Toastmasters love to
connect, so take advantage of
it. The “Talk Up Toastmasters”
membership program is the
chance to encourage your
members to invite guests
to a special meeting where
prospective members can
learn about Toastmasters’
many benefits. Then add five
new, dual or reinstated
18 ONE COMMUNITY
members
with a join
date between
February 1 and
March 31, and you’ll receive a special “Talk up
Toastmasters” ribbon to display on your club’s
banner. Qualifying clubs can also earn a special
discount code for 10-percent off their next club
order. (The discount code expires six months
from the date of issue and is not valid with any
other offer.)
Applications and payments for members
with a join date between February 1 and March
31 must be received at World Headquarters or
online no later than March 31. The addition of
transfer and charter members does not count
towards “Talk Up Toastmasters” credit.
The winning clubs will be revealed online
within a few weeks of the submission deadline.
Winning clubs should allow up to 10 business
days to receive their award if they are located
in the United States, and up to 21 business days
if they are outside of the United States.
Open House Incentive -February 1 – March 31
Knowing now what your club can win
through the “Talk Up Toastmasters” program,
the best way to bring new members into your
club is to run an open house. To support that
effort, District 7 will reimburse up to $50 of
all expenses incurred in the conduct of an