Current Club Member Care

I was perusing the web (specifically our district website: www.district23.org) and I ran across some wonderful ideas on member retention. Here are a few...

Use testimonials from some members who aren’t active but still feel membership is valuable. If members feel we understand and are trying to help them cope with challenges they are more likely to renew. Ask those who are not active but continue to renew to contact other inactive members.


Send a thank you note, EVERY time somebody comes to visit!


Institute a “thank you” column in publication to recognize members for involvement and leadership.


Be sure your Web page has hot links to individual members for business referrals and networking purposes.


Have a "Perfect Attendance Award".


Have a special edition of your publication focus on how your organization is helping members prepare for the next century.


Present an award for momentous achievements: Ice Breaker, CC, CL, mentoring, bringing in a new member, etc...


Feel free to post more great ideas in the comment section below!

Janine Deckard
VP of PR

Open House Incentive from Toastmasters International

Open House Showcase
Program Date: July
A Toastmasters Open House is a great way to make a good impression on potential members and grow your club. The top 25 clubs who gain the most new members through the Open House, will receive a 30-percent discount on their next club order. Complete marketing packages must be received by August 7.

Follow these simple steps to become an Open House Showcase winner:

Hold a successful open house between July 1 and July 31
Following your Open House, please email your complete marketing package to marketing@toastmasters.org for review. Maximum email file size is 10 megabytes. Please include your club name and number in the subject line. Your marketing package should include:
Actual advertisements (e.g., email blasts and online advertisements, fliers in stores, libraries, doctors' offices, and magazine and newspaper ads, etc.)
Guest list (copy of original signed by guests)
The open house agenda
Toastmasters International offers a variety of branded club materials on the Virtual Brand Portal.

All new members of a club must have been on the applicable open house guest list. The member's join date must be in July or August. Membership applications and payment for members must be received at World Headquarters or online no later than August 31. Clubs will not receive credit for transfer or charter members. The 30-percent discount expires six months after the date of issue and is not valid with any other offer.

It Worked!

This is really cool stuff!  I am working on my next speech for Toastmasters and thought I would take a look at the Blog.  I have found some really neat things for my speech that I want to share with the Pro Club. 

Thanks and Happy 4th of July!  Sharon O.

Hello all

Hello all!  I am testing this out to see if it will leave a post on the blog.  Janine, this really looks great!  Sharon O.

Our Leadership...

I don't know about you, but I've been so curious about our leadership for this coming year. If you haven't checked your email, Tracie 'TK' O'Geary sent an encouraging message to our district and with it, information about the people who will help us make this year the best yet!

Ready to Help
Your Area & Division Governors and Servant Six* are ready to help you and your club achieve goals, keep you informed, provide help & info, and celebrate your success.

 *Servant Six: Lt Governor Marketing Jim McCabe, Secretary Sarah Means, Public Relations

Officer MaryTherese OneBear, Treasurer Wendy Amai, District Governor Tracie 'TK' O'Geary, Lt Governor Education & Training Steve Hightower.