7 Tips For Keeping Club Members
1.	Have Fun!
a. 	Provide a club atmosphere where creativity is appreciated and members can challenge the skills and 	abilities of themselves and others without fear 
b.	Fun + Education = Growth and Success
2.	Show Members You Care About Them
a. 	Call or write to absent members to show them that they are valued by your club 
b. 	Invite former members to return and visit the club to see old friends and discover how the club has 	progressed 
c. 	Encourage members to seek out club and district leadership opportunities
3.	Provide Theme Nights and Varied Club Programming
a. 	Have monthly or quarterly theme nights that vary from the regular agenda 
b. 	Participate in Toastmasters speech contests 
c. 	Have your entire club visit another local club
4.	Conduct Member Surveys
a. 	Find out what your club members are thinking about the club and its members 
b. 	Make your own survey or buy a printed version from Toastmasters International 
c. 	Have entry surveys for incoming members and exit surveys for departing members—ensure that you 	are meeting the needs of all members
5.	Begin a Club Mentor Program
a. 	Use the Successful Club Series Module on Mentoring to set up a club mentoring program 
 	b. 	Guiding new members ensure that they stay to become veteran members
6.	Encourage Manual Speeches
a. 	The variety of 15 advanced manuals will help members to continuously challenge themselves 
b. 	The goal of obtaining an educational award will motivate members to stay               
7.	Ask For Help
a. 	Ask members to serve as club officers
b.	Ask members to help set goals for the club
c. 	Ask members if they are happy with the way the club is operating
d. 	Ask your Area Governor, Division Governor, or District Governor for help

Compliments of Khaled A. Matlagaitu, DTM
Candidate for International Director, Region 11 (EMEA)
kamatlagaitu@gmail.com
www.kmat4id.com
Phone: +966 50 5901429