https://padlet.com/thewayiame/DFCC Responses en-us 2021-05-26 19:34:56 UTC 2023-04-17 06:10:42 UTC hello@padlet.com thewayiame https://padlet.com/thewayiame/DFCC/wish/1562773200 First impressions are important to club success because guests’ positive experiences and observations determine
whether they will return and become members.

1. Guests greeted warmly and introduced to officers and members
2. Guest book and name tags provided
3. Professionally arranged meeting room
4. Convenient meeting location
5. Guests invited to address the club
6. Guests invited to join

]]> 2021-05-26 19:40:27 UTC https://padlet.com/thewayiame/DFCC/wish/1562773200 thewayiame https://padlet.com/thewayiame/DFCC/wish/1668787212 In order to offer members the greatest benefit from the Toastmasters experience, the club must acquaint new members with the education and recognition programs and make members aware of the club’s responsibility to them and
their responsibility to the club.

1. Formal induction, including presentation of membership pin and manuals
2. Assignment of mentor
3. Education programs and recognition system discussed
4. Learning needs assessed
5. Speaking role(s) assigned
6. Member involved in all aspects of club activities

]]> 2021-08-04 10:51:59 UTC https://padlet.com/thewayiame/DFCC/wish/1668787212 thewayiame https://padlet.com/thewayiame/DFCC/wish/1668787256 The club retains members by providing a fun, friendly and supportive environment that encourages enjoyable learning.

1. Guests greeted warmly and made welcome
2. Enjoyable, and educational meetings planned
3. Regularly scheduled social events
4. Members participate in area, district, and International events
5. Inter-club events encouraged
6. Club newsletter / website published and updated regularly

]]> 2021-08-04 10:52:04 UTC https://padlet.com/thewayiame/DFCC/wish/1668787256 thewayiame https://padlet.com/thewayiame/DFCC/wish/1668787301 When club meetings are carefully planned, with well-prepared speakers and useful evaluations, members are able to
meet their education goals.

1. Program and agenda publicized in advance
2. Members know program responsibilities and are prepared to carry out all assignments
3. All projects are manual projects
4. Meetings begin and end on time
5. Creative Table Topics™ and activities
6. Positive and helpful evaluations

]]> 2021-08-04 10:52:12 UTC https://padlet.com/thewayiame/DFCC/wish/1668787301 thewayiame https://padlet.com/thewayiame/DFCC/wish/1668789683 The club motivates members to stay active by monitoring members’ progress towards goals, submitting completed
award applications immediately, and consistently recognizing member achievements.

1. Award applications immediately submitted to World Headquarters
2. Progress charts displayed and maintained
   Member achievements formally recognized with ceremony
3. Club, district, and International leaders recognized
4. Club and member achievements publicized
5. DCP is used for planning and recognition

]]> 2021-08-04 10:55:25 UTC https://padlet.com/thewayiame/DFCC/wish/1668789683 thewayiame https://padlet.com/thewayiame/DFCC/wish/1668790462 For each standard that is rated 3 or lower, comment below
1. What is the cause of this challenge?
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When the club has enough members to provide leadership and fill meeting and committee assignments, this creates
a lively, active club that benefits existing members and draws new members in.
Standards

1. Club has 20 or more members
2. Club programs varied and exciting
3. Members are retained 
4. Toastmasters sponsoring new members recognized
5. Promotion of club in the community or within its organization
6. Regular membership-building programs

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