10 Game-Changing Plays to Dominate Club Growth
Implement these strategies to energize your club and attract new members
Host a high-energy guest day with themed speeches, interactive Table Topics, and a membership pitch to convert visitors on the spot.
Create a "Toastmasters Superhero Day" with members delivering hero-themed speeches and promote it via local Facebook groups.
Use the "Engage Your Audience" project in Pathways to craft compelling guest-day speeches.
Challenge members to create 15-second speech videos for TikTok, showcasing their skills and inviting viewers to join the club.
Record a member giving a quick speaking tip (e.g., "How to Nail Your Intro") and post with #ToastmastersTurbo.
Tie to the "Building a Social Media Presence" project to teach members video creation and promotion.
Partner with a local company to pitch a corporate Toastmasters club, expanding your reach and membership base.
Email HR managers at nearby businesses with a 1-page proposal highlighting Toastmasters' workplace benefits.
Use the "Develop a Communication Plan" project to create a persuasive pitch for corporate partnerships.
Host a meeting focused on rapid, constructive feedback, inviting guests to give mini-speeches and experience Toastmasters evaluations.
Run a 1-hour meeting with 2-minute guest speeches and 1-minute evaluations, handing out feedback tip sheets.
Align with the "Evaluate to Motivate" project to train members in delivering impactful feedback.
Set up a public speaking booth at a community event (e.g., farmers market) where passersby can try a 1-minute speech with coaching.
Reserve a booth at a local fair, bring a microphone, and offer "Speak for a Sticker" to draw crowds.
Leverage the "Manage Projects Successfully" project to plan and execute the booth logistics.
Launch a mentorship program with a fun twist, like a "speed mentoring" event where new members meet multiple mentors.
Host a 30-minute speed mentoring session at your next meeting, with 5-minute mentor-mentee chats.
Use the "Introduction to Toastmasters Mentoring" project to train mentors for success.
Run a 6-week SpeechCraft program for the public, teaching speaking basics and funneling participants into club membership.
Advertise a SpeechCraft series at a local library, charging a small fee to cover materials and promote via flyers.
Tie to the "Lead in Any Situation" project to develop leadership skills through program facilitation.
Host a virtual meeting with a futuristic twist, using Zoom backgrounds or VR-inspired themes to make speeches unforgettable.
Create a "Speak in Space" meeting where members use sci-fi Zoom backgrounds and deliver themed speeches.
Use the "Using Presentation Software" project to enhance virtual meeting creativity.
Organize a club project, like a public speaking workshop for teens or a charity speech event, to boost visibility and goodwill.
Partner with a local school to offer a free "Confidence for Kids" workshop led by club members.
Align with the "Plan and Implement" project to coordinate impactful community outreach.
Create a club "time capsule" event where members share speeches about their vision for the club's future, inviting guests to join the legacy.
Host a meeting where members record 2-minute "future vision" speeches, compile them into a video, and share online.
Use the "Develop Your Vision" project to inspire members to articulate long-term goals.
Pick one play and launch it within 45 days to turbocharge your club! Share your wins with the District PR team and visit toastmasters.org for resources like the Club Success Plan, Pathways projects, and promotional tools. Let's make District 106 the epicenter of Toastmasters excellence!
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