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All leaders are called to help clubs succeed by tracking and encouraging membership dues payments. Provide guidance and assistance, review area reports, and assist weak clubs. Tips for building membership, finding help, and planning celebrations in June.
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Retention & Renewals All-Leader Call March 17, 2014 Marg Faryna LGM
Aim High • 20+ members in every club • Help the club plan to succeed • Be ready to provide guidance • Be ready to provide assistance
Review Your Area Reports • http://dashboards.toastmasters.org/District.aspx?id=42 • Bookmark the page – visit frequently • Track Membership payments received • Contact clubs directly • Encourage dues paid by April 1 • Contestants ineligible if their dues not paid
Membership Payments • Alert clubs • Track • Follow up – If your club contact does not engage, phone someone else. Quite often the contact does not understand “how” or “why” regarding dues payments • You are responsible – do what you need to do – for the benefit of the club
New Clubs in Your Area • Give some extra attention • Dues are pro-rated • Promote club officer training • Be present at their Charter meeting • Educate about club elections • Invite them to the Area Contest
Helping Weak Clubs • Identify the weak clubs • Immediate need for action • Meet with the executive • Determine the problems/obstacles • Report to your Division Governor, LGM & LGET
Tips for Building Membership • Offer a Speechcraft – turn students into members • Offer to conduct Success/Leadership Programs at Guest Meetings • Hold an Area Membership Contest • Host a display in a mall or busy area, bank, library
Finding Help • Ask a strong club to work with a low membership club • Promote the speaking opportunities • Contact former members, invite them to help • Request a club coach • One enthusiastic person can bring in many members
* Plan to celebrate in June* Transition to new executive in June* Train new executive in June Aim to Finish by May 31