Welcome 2006 – 2007 Officers to Division D Officer Training & All Hands Meeting Neil...

Welcome 2006 – 2007 Officersto

Division D Officer Training&

All Hands Meeting

Neil McDonnell, ATM-B, AL

Division D Governor

“Relax, it’s only Toastmasters.”

703.627.5360

nmcdonnell@AQMall.com

www.AQMall.com/divDhome.htm

Agenda

First Hour

• Welcome• DCP Refresher• Dues Renewal• Competent Leader• Educational Goals• Marketing Goals

Second Hour

• Area Governor Visits• Speech Contests• Motivating Volunteers• Q & A Session

Welcome

What’s my name? SAY IT!!!

Why are you in Toastmasters?

Have you read your Officer Manual?

Distinguished Club Plan (DCP)

• SMART goal for the club

• Part of the Club Success Plan

• Distinguished Status:– Distinguished– Select Distinguished– President’s Distinguished

• 20+ members or Net 5 members Required

• Do you know your status?

Distinguished Club Plan (DCP)• Two CCs

• Two more CCs

• One AC

• One more AC

• One CL, AL, or DTM

• One more CL, AL, or DTM

• Four new members

• Four more new members

• Officers trained twice– Summer

– Winter

– Min: four

• Dues submitted on timeand

Officer lists submitted on time

Microsoft Excel Worksheet

Club Dues

Club Dues

• Important Dates– April 10th – Official last date to submit dues– March 15th – Division D last date to submit dues– February 1st – Start collecting dues

• Collection Strategy– Email on February 1st follow up with phone calls– Announcements at every meeting– Track renewal progress and report to officers weekly– Submit dues via TI web site on March 1st

Competent Leader (CL)How to earn yours today

Competent Leader

• New Method– Complete Competent Leadership Manual

• Old Method– CTM– Officer for 6 months– Club Success Plan– Trained– Conduct 2 Successful Club Series Speeches

• Choose a method today!

Educational Goals

Introducing the Division D Ed TeamLt. Governor of Education – Debbie Leben

17 Club Vice Presidents of Education – You!

Educational Goals

• Club Goals– 4 Competent Communicators (CC)– 2 Advanced Communicators (AC)

• Area Goals– 2 Competent Communicators (CC) per Club– 1 Competent Communicator (AC) per Club

• Division GoalAssist clubs and areas reach there goals

Educational Goals

• Document total speeches per member

• Get commitments from members with 6+

• Schedule 6+ers to give speeches

• Offer outside opportunities to 6+ers

Marketing Goals

Introducing the Division D Marketing TeamLt. Governor of Marketing – Joe Short

17 Club Vice Presidents of Marketing – You!

Marketing Goals

• Every club 20+

• 8+ new members

• Increased guests

• Combined Club/Area/Division Marketing

• Help Me!......Help You! (Join us)

Area Report of Club VisitHelping every club become stronger

Area Governor Visits

• AG’s helping clubs work towards DCP goals

• AG’s supporting clubs with any challenges

• AG’s identifying future leaders

• Next Visits February – March SCHEDULE!

Area Governor VisitsWhat’s that form?

• Distinguished Club Program / Membership

• Educational Program Excellence / Standards

• Club Excellence Standards

• Area Governor Comments

Host to Host a Club Contest

Every club should offer this experience to its members.

How to Host a Club Contest

• When?– 2nd Mtg in February (Clubs)– March 9, 2007 (Area 44)– March 16, 2007 (Area 41)– March 23, 2007 (Area 42)– March 30, 2007 (Area 43)– April 20, 2007 (Division D)– May 5, 2007 (District 27)

How to Host a Club Contest

• VPE Recruits Coordinator

• Lock in Date

• Coordinator Responsibilities:– Contest Master & Chief Judge– Judges, Ballot Counters, Timers, Sgt at Arms– Contestants– Forms (Contest & Winner Announcement)– Gifts (CM & CJ)

How to Host a Club Contest

• Coordinator Responsibilities:– Marketing (Flyer, emails, etc.)– Hospitality– Program– Contest Location Set Up (earlier than normal)

• Support Winners at Area Contest

TOASTMASTER VOLUNTEERS

DISTRICT

DIVISIONSAREAS

CLUBSMEMBERS

Why do People Volunteer?

• Because they were asked

• Because they or their family are involved

• To develop or gain skills, qualifications or experience

• As a way to network for new careers or jobs

• To meet new people to develop new social networks

What Motivates Volunteers?

• Making a difference• .• Recognition

• Communication

• Social

• Personal development

• A sense of duty

Why do people become demotivated?

• Recognition

• Personal development

• Communication

• Management

• Social -

Retaining Volunteers

• The key to retaining volunteers is to make sure they are getting their particular complex of motivational needs met through their volunteer experience. If the volunteer experience makes the volunteers feel good, then they will continue to want to volunteer.

• A good environment is one which bolsters the volunteer’s self-esteem. When the work experience boosts a person’s self esteem, that person feels good about the job looks forward to participating.

Questions?

Ask us anything about your job as an officer in Toastmasters or why

we’re on this earth.

Thanks 2006 – 2007 Officersfor attending the

Division D All Hands Meeting&

Officer Training

Neil McDonnell, ATM-B

Division D Governor

“Relax, it’s only Toastmasters.”

703.627.5360

nmcdonnell@AQMall.com

www.AQMall.com/divDhome.htm