A Handbook for Building and Sustaining Vibrant Toastmaster Programs in Corporations
Approximately 10-15 percent of our District’s Toastmasters clubs are in corporate environments (worldwide 60% are) – yet many of these clubs struggle. That’s because we support them using the techniques and knowledge that has worked for community clubs.
To help these struggling clubs, we must:
Think like a genuine stakeholder within the corporation
Meet their expectations of us as their education program provider
Have expectations of them beyond providing a meeting facility and tuition being paid
Audio (only) webinar with authour Pat Johnson DTM, Past Toastmasters International President. An informative discussion that can change your interaction with, and expectations of, your corporate programs. We covered these key points
- The importance of beginnings
- Preparation prior to your initial meeting with the corporation
- “Corporate Speak” versus Toastmaster jargon – know your audience
- The demonstration and/or information meeting
- Potential challenges you may encounter in the corporation
- Leadership roles and responsibilities for everyone
- Supports required from the district team
Resources
The Handbook
Toastmasters International Resources
Starting a new club, Club sponsors/mentors , Charter clubs and kits – newclubs@toastmasters.org
Corporate acknowledgement, Corporate relations – corporaterelations@toastmasters.org
New Member Kit – tracking@toastmasters.org
Starting a new club:https://www.toastmasters.org/start-a-club
Corporations sponsoring a club: https://www.toastmasters.org/membership/sponsor-a-club
How to sponsor a new club: https://www.toastmasters.org/resources/how-to-sponsor-a-new-club
Marketing Presentations: https://www.toastmasters.org/resources/marketing%20presentations
Speechcraft training program: https://www.toastmasters.org/education/speechcraft
The Successful Club Series set: https://www.toastmasters.org/resources/the-successful-club-series-set
The Leadership Excellence Series set https://www.toastmasters.org/resources/the-leadership-excellence-series-set
Rick Furbush Corporate Kick Off Meetings
Ultimate Kick-Off meeting! Rick Furbush shares successful actions on Starting New Toastmasters Clubs. Check out part 2:
Add 1-2 members ………..$50 voucher to purchase goods at TI store
Dublin 15 Toastmasters Chartered on the 31st March 2019 in District 71, Area C16
Clubs that charter prior to 31st March qualify for a free club banner valued at $100 and a free club ribbon set.
1st February – 31st March 2019
Clubs that charter prior to 31st March qualify for a free club banner valued at $100 and a free club ribbon set.
Toastmaster clubs need to encourage new members to join to maintain quality meetings and continuity. This time of year, District 71 has an incentive for clubs that add 4 plus members. Each club that attains these extra members will qualify for a pizza voucher valued at 45 euro. Yet, if the club does not like that food then alternately there is a voucher valued at 45 dollars for purchase of goods from the Toastmasters International store.
The thrilling news is that on the 10th of September Walsall Speakers club received its charter, becoming the District’s 203rd club and our first new club this Toastmaster’s year. Walsall is located just North of Birmingham (see map) in Division E in Area 39. It has taken nearly two years to reach charter status from the initial demonstration meeting. That journey has been navigated by the Club’s Sponsors Tanya and Michele (Mish) Barad. They are now assisted by Club Mentor Asma Riaz to help develop strong foundations for the Club.
