Imagine how smug I felt to have come up with the idea of making this year’s Growth Incentives progressive – the more you do to grow members and clubs the bigger the prize.
It wasn’t until I met with my fellow CGDs in Vancouver that I discovered this was not a new idea, other Districts were doing it!
It did help however that I didn’t have to reinvent the wheel.
So what’s on offer?
Club Membership Growth Campaigns
Smedley Award – August to September. FINISHED
Talk up Toastmasters – February to March
Beat the Clock – May to June
Add 5 New, Dual or Reinstated Members:
- Award Ribbon from TI plus TI Shop gifts to the value of $20
Add 7 New, Dual or Reinstated Members:
- Award Ribbon from TI plus TI Shop gifts to the value of $40
Add 10 or more New, Dual or Reinstated Members:
- Award Ribbon from TI plus TI Shop gifts to the value of $75
Clubs with Fewer than 12 Members and Clubs with 13-19 Members
By 31 March 2018:
Join 3-4 new members: TI Shop gifts to the value of $15
Join 5-7 new members: TI Shop gifts to the value of $30
Join 8 or more new members: TI Shop gifts to the value of $50
Clubs with fewer than 12 Members are also eligible for the appointment of a Club Coach and up to €125 (£100) to help with marketing/promoting the club.
Clubs with 20 + Members
By 31 March 2018:
Join 5-9 new members: TI Shop gifts to the value of $15
Join 10-19 new members: TI Shop gifts to the value of $30
Join 20 or more new members: TI Shop gifts to the value of $50
* Only one of the above Membership Growth awards applies – they cannot be doubled up.
Net Growth of 5 or More Members at the year end
Special Recognition Award – watch this space!
Treasurer’s Early Renewal/Member Retention Incentive
100% of Baseline Member Dues paid by the deadline: TI Shop gifts to the value of $20
Chartering New Clubs
Application to Organise a Toastmasters Club submitted and paid to TI:
- TI Shop gifts to the value of $20
Club Charter Application completed by TI:
- TI Personalised Club Banner (value $100)
Demonstration Meetings
- Up to €100 (£80) for room hire to conduct a Demonstration Meeting with 20 or more guests (submit the meeting flyer, attendance list and receipts to qualify)
Guest/Open Nights/Other Recruiting Events
Get 20 or more new guests to the meeting:
- Up to €25 (£20) towards the cost of refreshments (submit the meeting flyer, attendance list and receipts to qualify)
Club Sponsors, Mentors and Coaches
- TI Shop gifts to the value of $15 on successful completion of role.
To claim any of the above prizes I will be keeping an eye on the numbers but please feel free to contact me to claim your prize if you haven’t heard from me.
I will purchase a range of selected items to choose from.
Enjoy your Membership and Club Growth activities.
Please keep me informed of your activities – I may be able to help further.
Have fun!
John Cox
Club Growth Director
