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The Successful Club Series
Mentoring
Takes a personal interest and helps Serves as a role model, coach,
and confidante Offers knowledge, insight, perspective,
and wisdom Helps someone become successful
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What is a Mentor?A mentor:
Learn the program
Learn club standards and customs
Develop confidence
Participate more
Quickly learn speaking skills
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Easing the Transition
Further refine skills
Learn new skills
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Developing Special Skills
More experienced members:
Learn from their mentees
Remain productive
Do something for others
Receive recognition
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Benefits to Mentors
More members
More satisfied members
Higher member retention
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Benefits to Clubs
Supportive Knowledgeable Confident A good listener Concern for others
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Mentor Qualities
Available Patient Sensitive Respectful Flexible
1. Sit with the new member.
2. Orient the new member to club customs and procedures.
3. Explain how to sign up.
4. Help with the Ice Breaker.
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The Mentoring StepsThe First Meeting
1. Make mentees aware of resources.
2. Provide positive feedback.
3. Explain responsibilities.
4. Help with speeches and other assignments.
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The Mentoring StepsThe Next Meeting
1. Tell how you have benefited.2. Invite the mentee to other events.3. Acknowledge progress.4. Explain officers’ duties.5. Explain speech contests.6. Describe the organization.
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The Mentoring StepsOver Time
Eager to learn Receptive Open to new ideas Loyal Grateful
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Qualities of MenteesMentees should be:
It should not last forever…
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A Finite Relationship
Experience.Experience.
Learn.Learn.
Benefit.Benefit.
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Conclusion