2010-2011 Incentives for Membership Growth and Retention

Remember Toastmasters International Annual Contests!

Individual Member Contest

Individual Recognition: July 1 - June 30

Why Did You Join Toastmasters? For most members it's because someone invited them to a meeting. What about you? Have you invited anyone to your club meeting lately? Think of the people you know who should join Toastmasters. Make a list, speak with each one and invite them to your next meeting. No need to be shy. Think of what Toastmasters has done for you. The same can be said for many others, now and in the future. Give them the opportunity!

Consider this: You encourage five people to join, they each encourage five people to join, who each encourage five people to join...over the space of a few years, your invitation can positively affect hundreds of people. Aside from feeling good about your contribution, you can earn the following:

• A unique pin, for those individuals who sponsor five new members.
• A Silver Star pin, the reward for those sponsoring 10 new members.
• A Toastmasters necktie or scarf for individuals sponsoring 15 or more members.

Program Details:

• This membership program begins July 1 and ends June 30.
• All members of Toastmasters clubs are eligible and are encouraged to participate.
• 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 will 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 member's join date must fall within the July to June range.
• Applications and payment must be received at World Headquarters no later than June 30.

Club Contests

Smedley Award: Aug 1 - Sep 30

Add five new, dual, or reinstated members between August 1st and September 30th and the Club will receive:

• a Smedley Award ribbon to display on the club banner
• and the choice of one module from The Better Speaker Series, The Successful Club Series, or The Leadership Excellence Series.

Talk Up Toastmasters Award: Feb 1 - Mar 31

Add five new, dual, or reinstated members between February 1st and March 31st and the Club will receive:

• a Talk Up Toastmasters Award ribbon to display on the club banner
• and the choice of one module from The Better Speaker Series, The Successful Club Series, or The Leadership Excellence Series.

Beat the Clock Award: May 1 - Jun 30

Add five new, dual, or reinstated members between May 1st and June 30th and the Club will receive:

• a Beat the Clock Award ribbon to display on the club banner
• and the choice of one module from The Better Speaker Series, The Successful Club Series, or The Leadership Excellence Series.