Are you pursuing goals on the leadership
track?
Serving as a mentor or sponsor can earn
you credit towards the Advanced Leader Silver award!
Maybe you are familiar
with the sponsor role or have served as a mentor. On behalf of those new clubs
and new members, thank you!
Those of
you who may be less familiar with those roles, there are different
responsibilities associated with each role. Consider exploring which set of
responsibilities appeals most as you discern if serving in either capacity is
right for you.
Responsibilities of a Sponsor:
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Work with club contacts to support the chartering and initial start-up
• Conduct activities prior to chartering
•
Find an opportunity for a new club and submits
the lead(s) to the Club Growth Director
•
Be involve with the informational/demo
meetings
•
Help group meet charter strength of 20 members
(additional guidelines apply)
•
Publicize/announce club location and upcoming
meetings
•
Select and guide temporary club officers
•
Submit all appropriate paperwork and assists
with the financial components regarding chartering
•
Organize a charter presentation, woohoo!
** Two Sponsors
are allowed per club, appointed by District Leadership
Responsibilities of a Mentor:
·
Work with the new chartered club for at least six months or more
·
Conduct activities after a club charters
·
Ensure club has a strong beginning and remains
fully functional
·
Assure club members understand their roles
within the meeting structure
·
Facilitate quality meetings that promotes growth
of members and the club
·
Guide club members through the Toastmasters
organization – the programs and resources
·
Ensure club officers are trained and understand
their responsibilities
·
Share expertise and knowledge with new club
members and guests
·
Maintain membership strength and retention
** Two Mentors are allowed per club,
appointed by District Leadership
Let’s continue working together
for the growth and sustainability of our members!
·
Consider
serving as a sponsor/mentor yourself.
·
All people who sponsor a club will be put in a drawing to win TI gift certificates! There will be three winners total - $100 (1) , $75 (1) , $50 (1)
Keep your eyes open for
an upcoming Hot Topics blurb and blogpost here which will include testimonials from previous
Mentors/Sponsors and information about the upcoming training for those
considering becoming Mentors and Sponsors.
It’s YOUR journey –
