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factors the Coach assists the Club in attaining. 360 Evaluation
Regular Pathways speeches contribute toward are completed.
making sure there are prepared speeches at This provides

every meeting and assist the Club in meeting an opportunity for
their goals. This then provides a better value reflection, acknowledgment of
proposition for guest conversions to members. accomplishments, and closure.
Other membership building activities
facilitated with the Club Coach can include open Notes of Gratitude

houses, as well as marketing messages. Thank you to Patrick Tuohy, D7 Club Coach
The second component is the structured Coordinator. We are currently determining
communication built into the Club Coach which Clubs and Coaches choose to continue

Program—a brand new element this year. their relationship from last year, as well as
In Stage 1, the commitment and “buy in” coordinating new Coaches. Our plan is to support
are assessed. First, at least one officer and the Club Coaches through monthly meetings to
prospective Coach takes the Pathways Club share best practices and develop solutions to

Coach Program module located in Base Camp common issues. I also want to express my
Tutorials and Resources. This module will take gratitude for Club Coaches who are contributing
60–90 minutes to complete and can be done their skills and leadership along with the Clubs
in multiple sessions. It outlines every aspect who join the Club Coach Program as we work

of this new program. The module is very towards mutual growth and member satisfaction.
informative and fulfills one of the Club
eligibility requirements. Concluding Thoughts
Next, a Club conducts a vote to determine if Whether you are a Club looking for help or
a Club Coach is desired. a potential Coach, I truly empathize with your

Finally, the Coach meets with the Club officers challenges and goals. This is not an easy task, but
to mutually sign the Club Coach Agreement. can be both rewarding and fulfilling. Together,
In Stage 2, a Preliminary Report and Progress using the new Club Coach Program, we can help

report must be submitted within the first 30 Toastmasters Clubs be successful, one at a time.
days, and then Progress Reports must also be
submitted every 60 days.
In the final stage, the Final report and a

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