This document discusses how to achieve success for a Toastmasters club. It begins by introducing the speaker and their experience and credentials in Toastmasters. The main topics covered are: 1. Establishing a clear mission and vision for the club that members help create and feel invested in. 2. Developing a Club Success Plan that outlines specific, measurable goals and assigns responsibilities to members to ensure goals are accomplished. 3. Pursuing the goals required to earn Distinguished Club status from Toastmasters International, such as member education awards and recruiting new members. 4. Regularly monitoring progress, recognizing accomplishments, and making adjustments to ensure the club thrives.

1. 1311C
Charting a Course For
Club Success
The Distinguished Club Programme - let
your numbers tell your success story

2. 1311B
Presentation at Athens Toastmasters Leadership
Training
By Frances Kazan (mba)
Talent Manager & Business Coach
Toastmaster since 1996
Highest role in District74, Division Governor
Current Role: New Club Coordinator
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3. The goal:
The club mission
The Club Success Plan
Distinguished Club goals
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Session Objectives

4. The mission of a Toastmasters club is to
provide a mutually supportive and positive
learning environment in which every individual
member has the opportunity to develop oral
communication and leadership skills, which in
turn foster self-confidence and personal
growth.
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The Club Mission

5. Involve members in creating the vision
 The vision affects the entire club.
 It develops a sense of ownership and
responsibility.
What is your vision for your club?
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The Club Mission
1: Have a Vision.

6. Specific
Measurable
Action-oriented
Realistic
Time-bound
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The Club Mission
2: Set Goals.

7. Involve your team in setting each goal.
Pinpoint the goals your club needs to achieve.
Write each goal so it’s easy to remember and
to track your progress toward it.
Consider what you must do to achieve the goal.
Identify and resolve any foreseeable obstacles,
problems, or conflicts.
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The Club Mission
3: Create Goals.

8. Review you team’s progress toward the
goal regularly.
Focus on empowering others to accomplish
goals.
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The Club Mission
4: Monitor Progress.

9. For example:
If a club goal is to have members earn CC
awards, challenge members to set
personal goals to achieve the award by a
specific date.
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The Club Mission
5: Set Personal Goals.

10. Helps the club determine how it is going to
meet 10 critical goals.
Allows club to establish additional goals.
Outlines strategies.
Identifies resources.
Has space to write in assignments, develop
a timetable, and track accomplishments.
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The Club Success Plan

11.  Officers should meet after being elected to study
and use the Club Success Plan to:
 Set goals for their term of office.
 Assign responsibilities to specific individuals.
 Form committees to help accomplish goals.
 Review the goals and timetables.
 Note the club’s accomplishments at year-end for
future incoming officers.
 During the area governor’s two visits they will
review the club’s plan, discuss the club’s progress
in it, and offer advice or assistance if necessary.
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The Club Success Plan

12. 1. Two CCs
2. Two more CCs
3. One ACB, ACS, or ACG
4. One more ACB, ACS, or ACG
5. One CL, ALB, ALS, or DTM
6. One more CL, ALB, ALS, or DTM
7. Four new members
8. Four more new members
9. Minimum of four club officers trained during each of two
training periods
10. One club membership renewal and club officer list
submitted on time
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Distinguished Club Goals

13.  Club progress and reports:
 Club presidents receive quarterly reminders to check
the club’s progress report online.
 Progress updates are posted weekly on the
Toastmasters International website
(www.toastmasters.org/DCP).
 World Headquarters recognizes clubs as Distinguished,
Select Distinguished, or President’s Distinguished based
on membership size and goals achieved on June 30.
 Membership requirements at year-end (June 30):
At least 20 members or a net growth of at least
five members.
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Distinguished Club Goals

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Distinguished Club Goals
Recognition

15. Create a vision.
Establish club goals.
Implement the right resources.
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Closing