The Successful Club Series
Toastmasters clubs thrive when every member is engaged, meetings are purposeful, and leadership is empowered. The Successful Club Series is a powerful suite of educational modules designed to support these goals. Tailored for delivery by club officers or experienced members, each short presentation (10–15 minutes) provides practical strategies to improve club quality and member satisfaction.
Whether you’re a Club President seeking to energise your executive committee or a Vice President Education planning educational moments during club meetings, this series offers valuable resources to help your club flourish.
What’s Included in the Successful Club Series?
Below is a brief overview of the available modules, each with a specific focus on creating and sustaining a high-quality club environment:
1. Moments of Truth
Evaluates the club experience through six critical points: First Impressions, Membership Orientation, Fellowship and Communication, Programme Planning, Membership Strength, and Achievement Recognition. Helps clubs identify gaps and celebrate successes to enhance member satisfaction
2. Closing the Sale
Guides members on how to effectively convert guests into committed members by showcasing the benefits of Toastmasters and handling the final conversation with confidence
3. Creating the Best Club Climate
Explores how to cultivate a positive and encouraging atmosphere that motivates members to grow and stay active. It highlights actions every member can take to create a culture of support
4. Meeting Roles and Responsibilities
Provides clarity on each meeting role and their impact on club success. Ensures that members understand and value the purpose of these roles, leading to smoother, more professional meetings
5. Keeping the Commitment
Reinforces the importance of adhering to A Toastmaster’s Promise and how individual accountability supports a thriving club environment
6. Going Beyond Our Club
Encourages members to engage in Toastmasters beyond the club level through speech contests, District events, and leadership opportunities. A great module to inspire progression and deeper involvement
7. How to Manage a Club Mentor Program
Provides step-by-step guidance for setting up and maintaining a mentoring programme, helping members progress more quickly and confidently through their journey
How to Use the Series in Your Club
Each module comes with a facilitator guide, presentation slides, and handouts to support delivery. Presentations can be scheduled as part of a club meeting or as a standalone workshop. Here are some suggested uses:
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At Executive Committee Meetings – Choose a module aligned with your club’s goals or challenges.
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During Special Educational Sessions – Deliver one or two modules in a themed club meeting or open house.
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As Training Tools – Equip new officers or mentors with best practices and Toastmasters standards.
By embedding these modules into your club’s culture, you not only strengthen your foundation but also ignite a spirit of excellence that empowers every member. Let the Successful Club Series be your guide to creating high-performing, people-focused clubs across District 71.
