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Vice President Public Relations (VPPR)

Club Officer Training

Nadia Gilkes, DTM D115 PR Manager 702-879-8165 toastmasternadia@gmail.com

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!VPPR Role

Agenda

!VPPR Responsibilities

!VPPR Resources

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Session Objectives

! Identify your role ! Fulfill your

responsibilities ! Find resources that

help you

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CLUB MISSION

!We provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal development.

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Club Constitution and Standard Bylaws

• “The Vice President Public Relations is the fourth ranking club officer and is responsible for developing and directing a publicity program that informs individual members and the general public about Toastmasters International. The Vice President Public Relations chairs the Public Relations Committee.”

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VPPR Role

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VPPR Responsibilities

The Club Meeting

Outside the Club Meeting

The Executive Committee

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The Club Meeting

!Before Club Meetings !Upon Arrival at

Club Meetings !During Club Meetings

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Before Club Meetings

! Verify that information on website and social media is correct.

! Order promotional materials.

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During Club Meetings

! GREET AND WELCOME GUESTS!

! Serve as Presiding Officer (if needed)

! Distribute promotional materials.

! Report results of public relations efforts.

! Announce public relations campaigns.

! Solicit volunteers for committees

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Outside the Club Meeting

! Publicize the Toastmasters brand.

! Promote the club. ! Maintain the club

website. ! Join a Toastmasters-

moderated social networking website.

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Outside the Club Meeting

! Produce and distribute a club newsletter.

! Promote membership programs.

! Attend club executive committee meetings.

! Attend other Toastmasters events.

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Outside the Club Meeting

! Arrange your replacement or assistance.

! Prepare your successor for office.

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The Executive Committee

! Provide a public relations report.

! Propose new promotion ideas.

! Assist with the Club Success Plan

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!How will you fulfill this responsibility? !When will each action be completed? !Who is available to help you? !What materials and resources can you use?

VPPR Responsibility Action Plan

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VPPR Resources

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! Attend district-sponsored club-officer training program.

! Read materials. ! Meet with outgoing executive committee. ! Meet with outgoing vice president public

relations. ! Meet with current executive committee. ! Invite one to three members to serve on public

relations committee.

Getting Started

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! Review and order public relations materials. ! Solicit articles for website. ! Develop media list.

Getting Started

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Toastmasters Provided Resources

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Toastmasters Provided Resources

!Flyers !Letterhead !Name Tents !Name Tags !Labels !Logos, Images, and Brand Manual !Membership Applications !TI Social Media Outlets and Podcasts !FREE items from the TI Store!!

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Additional Resources

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Be sure to grab a flyer and let your fellow members know of the PR Incentives.

1. Travel With Toastmasters. 2. Create Your Club Commercial. 3. Strut Your Stuff .. Across The Web.

If you have any questions, feel free to email me at:

toastmasternadia@gmail.com

Spread The Word … PR Incentives!!

QUESTIONS??

You are serving as VPPR for your club under District 115’s Inaugural Year.

Thank you for helping us write history!

Vice President Public Relations Club Officer Training Nadia Gilkes, DTM | toastmasternadia.com | 702-879-8165