Over 30 Toastmasters attended Training on Thursday evening, Feb 8 at the Fremantle Bowling Club.
Perth Division Governor Mike Helm (pictured left) organised the Training which was hosted by local club Victoria Quay.
Mike focussed the evening’s work on marketing at the club level. He recruited an outside expert with experience in print and TV journalism.
There was a panel of successful Vice Presidents Membership. There were group discussions of what to do at the club level. And much more.
You can read a full report of the training session.
Just a small clarification. I believed I (Hannes Barnard) said that Rising Stars recruited 8 new members since our demonstration meeting in September and that there is 13 others which I belive may join in the next couple of months.
Thanks Hannes.
I have made that correction.
David
Speaking of new members – is there a way of determining whether new members have been ‘registered with TMI? The way that the Educational awards are listed by TMI on their website is so clear – is there anything like that where I can see if new members have been counted yet?
Lisa, there are two ways of checking this. One is simple and the other takes a bit of digging.
The simple way is to wait until Saturday of each week, and check the District Reports. If you don’t already have the link it is at https://toastmasters.org/dpr/reports.asp?d=73
On the left hand side of the page click on the second report down – Distinguished Club Program by Division / Area. Now navigate to your club – in your case Lisa it is almost at the end of the reports – Club 5769 in Area W21 of Western Division. There you will find the number of members currently registered by Toastmasters International.
The second way is to go to the Club Business portal – this is a mouthful – http://www.toastmasters.org/artisan/support.asp?CategoryID=8&SubCategoryID=&ArticleID=177&SearchText
You will need your Club number – in your case 5769 and the Password – ring me if you haven’t got it.
You will see a list of links, including See my club’s membership roster
See a list of your club’s current members.
If you check this list during the week, the new members will not be counted in the earlier report until the end of the week – after 9am on Saturday morning.
I hope that helps. You can ring me for further clarification. 9457 6468
I see! I knew I could go in and see the NUMBER of members in my club but I was after a way of seeing the NAMES of who was being counted. And now I have it – thanks!
Hi David, Do you have all the information you need now to get the convention fundraiser quiz night onto the website? I have had a peek around, but can’t find it anywhere. Cheers, Lynda
Hi Lynda.
It is there now. Look at the Menu on the Right Hand Side, find Blog Categories and click on Convention 2007. You will find a link there to your excellent Flyer.
David
I collected al the team comments, see below:
1. Bookmarks – advertising TM
2. Talk to HR Manager, Chamber of Commerce Associations ….
3. Speak at other Conferences.
4. Leaflet drop – Local Businesses etc.
5. Demonstration meetings.
6. Local Newspapers (Community).
7. Bring-a-friend meeting.
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Table 5 Think Tank
Leonor
Visitor Pack
Welcome letter
Leg form. Agendas, Fee Structure
News etter.
Alison
Contact Past Members
Contact around
Social Events Xmas ext birthday
Point of Contact
Card phone call
Judith
Likes tree idea
Business Gov. Com. Education.
Show case night
Demonstration meeting
Nev
Member Participation
Word of mouth
Restaurant nights
Social functions
Bowling
In addition
Gina
Work Mates
Bring guests
Fun meeting
Speech Athon
BYO Dinner
Judy
Karaoke, Bingo
Social Events outside of normal events
Advise visitor of other clubs and meeting time
There is a club to suit you.
Mike
Young Guns Club
Meet access centre
Make contact at local Business Centre
Email people
Corporate Sector.
1. Up to date WEB
a. Photos
b. Meeting info
c. Milestones
d. Check if your web can be found – share links
e. David set minimum criteria
2. Events
a. showcase
b. shopping centre
c. wine appreciation
d. social events (Make a scene)
3. Encourage members to multiply/expertise
4. Retain members
a. Love your members as they love you.
Good WEB sites
• Great content
• Current
• Photos
• Calender
• Meeting dates – where, time
• The words “Public Speaking†for the searches
• Contacts – phone, email
Different challenges for Different groups
Time Challenges
Maintaining Members
• Fun meetings – uplifting
• Don’t forget members that have gone – invite to events
• Keep them involved – use experience
Happy to get feed back to help TM grow!! Well done to all involved with COT.
Bill
Thanks for all the detailed discussion Bill. There are many good ideas here