1311A.2

Club Leadership Training Session

Achieving SuccessAs Vice President Education

PresentersPresenters

Larry ScantlandPresident, Evening Stars

Kathy Schneebeck DulnoanVice President Education, Anadarko of the Rockies

Understanding the RoleUnderstanding the Role

Creates and maintains scheduleBacks up President in club meetingsAssist Membership and Public Relations

Vice Presidents in their roleChairs speech contests if necessaryReports membership achievementsAttend conferences and voteRepresent club outside of regular club

Additional ResponsibilitiesAdditional Responsibilities

Orient new membersWork with Toastmaster in planning club

meetingsEncourage new member participationAssign mentors as neededPromote educational programsMentor successor

Assigning RolesAssigning Roles

Rotating processEnsure all members perform all roles

Creating themesFind new ways to change up meeting

Empowering evaluatorsProvide consistent guidelines on process

Encouraging Table Topics participationUtilize a mix of members and guests

Successful Club SeriesSuccessful Club Series

EvaluationProvide training through multiple avenues

(see next slide) Leadership

Set realistic goals, delegate, and monitor

OrientationCreate process for new and existing members (mentoring)

RecognitionProvide at membership and club level

Evaluation TrainingEvaluation Training

Successful Club SeriesEvaluate to Motivate – item 292

Success Communication SeriesThe Art of Effective Evaluation – item 251

Effective EvaluationVideo – item 4008DVD

Hard copy – item 202

Leadership OpportunitiesLeadership Opportunities

Realistic GoalsGet to know your members’ strengths and weaknesses

DelegateUnderstand the need to let others take the lead when necessary such as getting a Club Coach

MonitorTrack progress of members development plans and club plans

Five Steps to DelegationFive Steps to Delegation

What to delegateWho can accept the taskExplain task responsibilityGrant authorityEstablish accountability

Delegation BarriersDelegation Barriers

Fear of losing controlSelfishness InsecurityReluctanceLack of confidence in others

Personal StrengthsPersonal Strengths

Belief in clubBelief in Toastmasters credoBelief in personal abilityAbility to work with othersAbility to lead by example

Competent LeadershipCompetent Leadership

Purchase manuals for displayDiscuss evaluation processAssign quality mentorsTrack progressEncourage membership to excelAssign Leadership Evaluator role at every

meetingTrack membership progress

OrientationOrientation

Create process with Vice President of Marketing for new members

Work with Club Officers to get a list of mentors

Ask new members what their goals are and how you can assist

Continue orientation throughout the year

RecognitionRecognition

Explain importanceDistinguish between club and member recognition

Utilize all avenuesAccess Web site, newsletters, and meetings

Continue inner and exterior recognitionEmpower members to excel both in the club and in their personal and professional life

Track and promoteKeep timely reports on members and the club and share at meetings or via the Web site

Club GoalsClub Goals

Track goalsEither through a chart, Web site, or through email, keep club abreast of the current status

Motivate membersAcknowledge accomplishments at each meeting and work with mentors to challenge superior involvement

Discuss optionsUse speech contests, speech-a-thons, and external club visits to get additional speaking roles

The Crux of Your RoleThe Crux of Your Role

Fulfill your required tasksEnsure you meet your required goals first

Assist other officers as neededAct as back-up or co-worker when requested

Represent the club externallyAt TLIs, other clubs, contests, and whenever called upon

Create creative solutions as neededMeeting themes, mentors, and speaker’s bureau

Other functionsOther functions

Speech ContestsOrganize, assign roles, explain speaker’s role, and invite guests

Empower MembersProvide additional speaking options, as well as roles

ObservationUnderstand strengths and weaknesses and create solutions

Corporate ClubsCorporate Clubs

DifferencesHow the role changes based on a closed club

ChallengesWhat makes the role challenging

OptionsPartnering with other clubsCreating alternative training

Questions and AnswersQuestions and Answers

What can we do to help you in your role?

Thank you!Thank you!

District 26

Vice President Education

Members

Club Officers