PROSPECT
The importance of new members
New faces, ideas and speeches make the Toastmasters experience more enjoyable and worthwhile for all members.
The Benefits are Clear
Think about you gain as a member of Toastmasters. By giving others the opportunity to join, you help them:
Improve speaking, listening, thinking, and leadership skills.
Discover hidden abilities and bring latent talents into use.
Obtain an expanded vision of the role of communication.
Increase self-esteem through active participation in personal development.
Who Is A Potential Toastmasters ?
Toastmasters come from all walks of life. Take a few minutes and make a list of potential members. You will find your list includes people from your workplace, your civic and social groups, your neighborhood, and your friends and relatives. Include anyone you know who is interested in personal development.
GUEST
Welcome to the Club
Collecting names is not enough - give each person a brochure and an invitation to a Club meeting - not just for a possible visit sometime in the future.
Do it Right
Treat guests at your Club exactly as you would guests in your home. Make sure guests are introduced to each member and acknowledged formally during the meeting.
Give your guests a sample of the warm friendly atmosphere, the comfortable learning, and the feeling of achievement they will get in Toastmasters.
How Can Toastmasters Help the Prospect ?
What needs does the guest have that Toastmasters can meet ? To close the sale show how specific segments of the Toastmasters program can help meet various needs.
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