Sponsors, Sponsors, Mentors and Mentors and Coaches… Coaches…

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Sponsors, Sponsors, Mentors and Mentors and Coaches… Coaches…

oh oh my!my!

Sponsor: A Toastmaster willing to share time and talents to help a new club form, organize and charter.

Mentor: Experienced member who (usually) joins a newly chartered club and provides support and guidance for 6 months to a year after the club is chartered.

Coach: Appointed by the District Governor to a club with 12 or fewer paid members. Coaches are Toastmasters who are not members of the struggling club and are not currently familiar with the club or its members.

Sponsor: A Toastmaster willing to share time and talents to help a new club form, organize and charter.

Why be a Sponsor?Why be a Sponsor?Why be a Sponsor?Why be a Sponsor?

Share benefits of Toastmasters with others

Expand leadership skills Develop project-management proficiency

Expand your marketing expertiseGain credit toward

your ALS award

Sponsor DutiesSponsor DutiesSponsor DutiesSponsor Duties

Organize the new club Set up regular club meetings Complete paperwork

Plan the charter presentation

E-mail newclubs@toastmasters.org to request a free New Club Information Kit.

New Club New Club Support TeamSupport Team

New Club New Club Support TeamSupport Team

Two sponsors

Two mentors

Lt. Gov. Marketing

District Governor

Identify Your Target Identify Your Target (corporate clubs)(corporate clubs)

Identify Your Target Identify Your Target (corporate clubs)(corporate clubs)

Company size, location, revenue and industry

Names of key contacts/decision-makers within the organization

Company strategies, key initiatives, priorities, focus and mission

Recent news articles pertaining to the company

The Demo MeetingThe Demo MeetingThe Demo MeetingThe Demo Meeting

Experienced Toastmasters Pique prospects’ interest Consider audience perspective

After the DemoAfter the DemoAfter the DemoAfter the Demo

Explain dues and fees

Conduct Q&A

Complete Application to Organize

When forming a When forming a Community Club…Community Club…When forming a When forming a

Community Club…Community Club…

Publicity is key!!!:

– Plan a demonstration meeting

– Use media to publicize the meeting

– Contact chamber of commerce

– Use posters

– Target specialized groups

Feed Their EnthusiasmFeed Their EnthusiasmFeed Their EnthusiasmFeed Their Enthusiasm

Announce next meeting date / time / place

Select temporary officers

Collect attendees’ contact information

Collect fees from those who are joining

Collect the charter fee

Celebrate club’s Celebrate club’s charter with effective charter with effective

PRPR

Celebrate club’s Celebrate club’s charter with effective charter with effective

PRPR

Work with District Public Relations Officer (PRO) Scott Watkins, e-mail: districtpro@toastmasters77.org

Social Media and Club Web site

Local media announcement– Follow-up

– Send a photo

Mentor: Experienced member who (usually) joins a newly chartered club and provides support and guidance for 6 months to a year after the club is chartered.

Why be a Why be a New Club Mentor?New Club Mentor?

Why be a Why be a New Club Mentor?New Club Mentor?

share your expertise develop your capacity to translate values

and strategies into productive actions prove yourself as a valuable leader invest in the future of Toastmasters

obtain fresh perspectives

build teamwork skills

expose yourself to new situations in which to apply your skills

earn credit toward the ALS award

Your Duties IncludeYour Duties IncludeYour Duties IncludeYour Duties Include

Ensure the club is strong and fully functional

Confirm that officers understand their duties and have the tools they need to perform them

Foster a culture of membership-building within the club

Explain TI’s educational program

Explain the Club Success Plan (CSP) Distinguished Club Program (DCP)

Help develop the club’s Help develop the club’s “Membership Muscle”“Membership Muscle”

Help develop the club’s Help develop the club’s “Membership Muscle”“Membership Muscle”

Foster a membership-building culture

Encourage membership contests

Teach them to create customized promotional strategies

Know Requirements for Know Requirements for Club Success Plan (CSP)Club Success Plan (CSP)Know Requirements for Know Requirements for Club Success Plan (CSP)Club Success Plan (CSP)

Communication Track Awards

Leadership Track Awards

DCP Recognition

Download the manual at:http://www.toastmasters.org/dcpmanual

Coach: Appointed by the District Governor to a club with 12 or fewer paid members. Coaches are Toastmasters who are not members of the struggling club and are not currently familiar with the club or its members.

Why be a Club Coach?Why be a Club Coach?Why be a Club Coach?Why be a Club Coach?

develop team-building skills

expand leadership know-how

increase proficiency as a facilitator and negotiator

develop diplomatic dexterityshare expertise

invest in the future of Toastmasters

earn credit toward ALS

Tips for Club CoachesTips for Club CoachesTips for Club CoachesTips for Club Coaches

Actively participate in meetings

Have club evaluate itself/Facilitate discussion

Use the Club Coach Troubleshooting Guide

Help members develop a membership-building culture

Encourage membership contests

Remain positive

Recognize achievements Don’t clone other clubs

“As a member of a club, participating in speeches, evaluations and all other duties is what it is all about. As a coach, you are put in a situation

where you have to observe all the activities and provide encouragement and helpful suggestions

at all levels. It gives insight into just what it takes to make a good club. It is a rewarding

experience when you are able to see the progress, however small it is.”

~Ed Kidd, ACB, CL