Vice President Membership Training

Toastmasters Club Mission 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.

Resources for Vice President Membership

1. When You Are Vice President Membership

http://www.toastmasters.org/whenvpm2010

2. Guest Information Card and Badge (Set of 25) [Item 231] http://www.toastmasters.org/MainMenuCategories/Shop/NameBadgesSuppli es/Badges/Miscellaneous/GUESTBADGEVISITORSCARDSETOF25418.aspx

3. Membership Application [Item 400]

http://www.toastmasters.org/MemberApp

4. Promotional Welcome Ribbons (Set of 10) [Item 393W] http://www.toastmasters.org/MainMenuCategories/Shop/Awards/Ribbons CommunicationTrack/ClubMeetings/Promotional-Welcome-Ribbons-Set- of-10.aspx

5. Member Interest Survey (Pad of 25) [Item 403]

http://www.toastmasters.org/MainMenuCategories/Shop/SuccessfulMeeti ngs/EffectiveMeetingMaterials/MEMBERINTERESTSURVEYPADOF25610.asp x 6. New Member Profile Sheet (Set of 10) [Item 405]

http://www.toastmasters.org/MainMenuCategories/Shop/SuccessfulMeeti ngs/OrientingNewMembers/NEWMEMBERPROFILESHEETSSETOF10611.asp x

7. Club Climate Questionnaires (Set of 25) [Item 251C] http://www.toastmasters.org/MainMenuCategories/Shop/ManualsBooksVi deosCDs_1/ProgramsModules/SkillBuildingPrograms/SuccessCommunicati on/CLUBCLIMATEQUESTIONNAIRESPADOF20449.aspx

8. Membership Contests

http://www.toastmasters.org/Members/MembershipBuilding/Membership Contests.aspx

Smedley Award Program Dates: August 1 – September 30 It all began in 1924. Ralph Smedley invited a few men to meet in the Santa Ana, California YMCA where he conducted the first meeting of what would eventually evolve into Toastmasters International. One person initiated a program that would go on to affect millions of people. In his honor, can your club add five new, dual, or reinstated members between August 1 and September 30? By doing so you’ll qualify to receive a "Smedley Award" ribbon to display on your club’s banner. Membership applications and payment for members who join between August 1 and September 30 must be received at World Headquarters or online no later than September 30. Each member's join date as listed on the application must be no later than September. Transfer and charter members do not count for credit. In addition to the ribbon, qualifying clubs will also earn a special discount code for 10% off their next club order. Discount code expires six months from date of issue and is not valid with any other offer. Talk Up Toastmasters! Program Dates: February 1 – March 31 Toastmasters love to talk? So take advantage of it. During the "Talk Up Toastmasters!" membership contest, you can encourage your members to invite guests to a special meeting where regular procedures are augmented by a discussion of Toastmasters' many benefits. Add five new, dual or reinstated members to your roster between February 1 and March 31 to receive a special "Talk up Toastmasters!" ribbon to display on your club’s banner. Membership applications and payment for members who join between February 1 and March 31 must be received at World Headquarters or online no later than March 31. Each member's join date as listed on the application must be no later than March. Transfer and charter members do not count for credit. In addition to the ribbon, qualifying clubs will also earn a special discount code for 10% off their next club order. Discount code expires six months from date of issue and is not valid with any other offer.

Beat the Clock Program Dates: May 1 – June 30 Toastmasters are taught to run meetings on time, finish speeches on time and make membership goals on time. "Beat the Clock" is about finishing the year on schedule -with a bang! Here's a wonderful new club goal: Earn the "Beat the Clock" award! Plan a contest in your club to motivate every member to get involved. Clubs adding five new, dual or reinstated members during these two months receive a "Beat the Clock" ribbon to display on the club’s banner. Membership applications and payment for members who join between May 1 and June 30 must be received at World Headquarters or online no later than June 30. Each member's join date as listed on the application must be no later than June. Transfer and charter members do not count for credit. In addition to the ribbon, qualifying clubs will also earn a special discount code for 10% off their next club order. Discount code expires six months from date of issue and is not valid with any other offer.

Individual Awards Annual Membership Program Program Dates: July 1 – June 30, of the following year Membership growth is important to ensure club success. As a sponsor of five new members, you will qualify to receive a unique sponsor's pin. As an outstanding sponsor of 10 new members, you will qualify to receive a special star pin. Effective July 1, 2009, as a sponsor of 15 new members, you will qualify to receive a special discount code for 25% off your next product purchase from Toastmasters International World Headquarters. Discount is not valid with any other offer. You’ve also made a significant contribution to your club’s long-term success. To receive credit as a sponsor, your name must appear on the application for Toastmasters club membership (Item 400) along with your home club number. Please print or type information legibly. No changes can be made to the applications once they are received by World Headquarters. New, dual and reinstated members count for credit; transfer and charter members do not. The new members join dates must fall within the July to June range. All applications and payments must be received at World Headquarters no later than June 30. 9. A Simple Membership-Building Contest

http://www.toastmasters.org/simplecontest 10. Suggested Materials for a Guest Packet

a. Your Membership Provides Flier [Item 354F]

http://www.toastmasters.org/MainMenuCategories/Shop/Marketing Toastmasters/FliersMarketingCards/YOURMEMBERSHIPPROVIDESFLI ERSSETOF25513.aspx

b. Find your Voice [Item 99]

http://www.toastmasters.org/MainMenuCategories/Shop/Marketing Toastmasters/BrochuresPamphlets/FINDYOURVOICE841.aspx

c. Membership Application

d. Club Officer Contact Sheet

11. Free Resources from Toastmasters International http://www.toastmasters.org/SpecialPages/Promo-Code- and-Coupons.aspx

Toastmasters International wants you to save money!

Toastmasters International appreciates your efforts to promote the organization and has made some products available at no charge. If your order includes any of the following items simply enter the Coupon Code shown on the corresponding line item during checkout, and click the

button. You’ll receive up to the quantity listed at no cost!

Item Number Item Description Coupon Code Quantity Free

99 Find your voice. 99F 20

101 Confidence. The voice of leadership. 101F 20

108 From Prospect to Guest to Member 108F 3

354 Your Membership Provides (Fliers) 354F 1

1205 Product Guide 1205F 2

In addition, Toastmasters International periodically offers discounts on products of interest to our members. If you have the Promotional Code, enter it in the box at checkout, and click the

button. The system will show the discount earned on any products that qualify.