Distinguished District Update

May 23, 2014

Presented by District Governor

Keith Lee, DTM

Outline

Desired OutcomeWhere we are nowWhat can you do?

Desired Outcome

Distinguished District 2014-15 3% net club growth (base: 271) 3% net membership payments growth (base: ) 40% club base Distinguished or better

Desired Outcome

This translates into Goal #1 – 280+ active paid clubs Goal #2 – 11,356 membership payments Goal #3 – 109 distinguished clubs

Where are we now

How did we arrive at 271 clubs?

Club Growth 17 newly chartered clubs

BASE of 271 Add 17 clubs = 288

Less 7 suspended = 281

Club Renewals to min 8 266 clubs renewed 8+

members in April renewals

5 clubs renewed 8+ members after April renewals

Total >8: 271 clubs

Suspended Clubs

7 suspended clubs Manning and District

Toastmasters Club Swan City Toastmasters -

Dinner Club Emcee Yammers Telus Succession In My Voice Toastmasters

Club Scotia Talks Eloquent Albertans Club

Note Efforts underway to

revive several of these clubs, so don’t give up hope!

Club Coaches and District Leaders working with Club Leaders

Twelve Unsuspended Clubs could potentially renew to minimum 8

Historical Context

Last year (2012-13) No club loss Reached member payments goal had 55% clubs Distinguished

May 26 – Jun 30 – 5 weeks left

What Can You Do to Help?

Move with Purpose: Individual Success dovetails into collective success

Use your TREE to foster individual and collective success

Focus on the mission: We empower individuals to become more effective communicators & leaders

Move with Purpose

Leverage Your Success Plan Recognize where you are in your Distinguished Area

and Distinguished Division Plan

Awareness is key! Use Raffety reports Use DCP Reports Use Area Council & Relationships with clubs

TREE: Time, Recognition, Example, Encouragement

Invest in your clubs – Finish StrongMotivate individual members to complete

their communication & leadership goals for the year For themselves For their clubs

Individual success drives club success

Recognition

Identify opportunitiesIdentify goals that can be completedCelebrate successes already

accomplishedUse tools like DPR, Raffety Reports

Example

Visit clubsTalk up programIncentive ProgramsShare resources, ideas

Encouragement

Encourage members to complete goalsEncourage leaders to inspire membersEncourage guests to join clubs

Encourage everyone to focus on the mission!

Conclusion

It is possible for District 42 to be Distinguished if we work together!

Congratulations to all the members & clubs who have achieved goals this year

Keep striving for excellence!

Quote from Leadership Excellence“Motivating People” (319A)