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The BEST Club Ever!

“Best Club” – what is it?

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Welcoming

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Fun!

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Builds New Leaders

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MOMENTS OF TRUTH

1. First Impressions

2. Program Planning and Organization

3. New Member Orientation

4. Fellowship & Variety

5. Charter Strength

6. Recognition

First Impressions

Guests warmly greeted & introducedGuest book and name tagsProfessionally arranged meeting roomConvenient meeting locationGuests invited to address the clubGuests invited to join

Program Planning and Organization

Agenda publicized in advanceKnow responsibilities & prepared All projects are manual projectsMeetings begin and end on timeCreative table topics and activitiesPositive and helpful evaluations

Membership Orientation

Formal induction, pin & manualsMentorExplain education programs & recognition Assess learning needsAssign speaking & rolesMember involved in club activities

Members @ Charter Strength

20+ membersMembers RetainedPromote clubPrograms varied and excitingRecognize sponsorship of new members Regular membership-building

Fellowship, Variety, Communication

Guests greeted warmly, welcomeEnjoyable, educational meetingsRegular social eventsParticipate in area, district, Intl. eventsInter-club eventsWebsite/newsletter, regular update

Achievement Recognition

Award applications immediately submittedProgress charts - EasySpeakRecognize member achievementsRecognize club, district, Intl. leaders Publicize club & member achievementsUse DCP for planning and recognition

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If a Club does NOT have guests & new members

the club will DIE

What you will take to your club?1. 2. 3.

Silvana Wasitova, DTM2

2012-2013 Division Governor Switzerland

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