How to retain membership by mentoring

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Notes from a presentation. Any inaccuracies are the fault of the note taker.

A mentor is a wise loyal provider.
Mentors see, do and then teach
Get new people involved in the easy tasks and have them involved bit by bit.
Encourage them to do their first peach.
Once one has done their first speech they’re more likely to stay.
Sit next to them and explain what is going on.
On the second month give them club resources, encourage them to read the magazines, district conference. Enroll as club officers.
Give them positive feedback to encourage them to keep going.
Help them with their first three speeches.
Find out why you are there. Help them determine their objectives in Toastmasters.
Invite them to speech contests and district conference.
Explain the duties of the leader.
Get them involved in the contest.
Tell them about the local district, regional level of Toastmasters.
Be available to them.
Be patient they may not be as far along as you are.
Teach them as they go.
Be sensitive to their needs.
Be respectful. If not ready, hold off.
Be flexible and supportive. Be knowledgeable.
If they have a question you don’t know, give the source of knowledge or your research.

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