Do your club meetings feel stale? If so, I want to challenge you to do the Get Outside Your Club Challenge! I encourage you to get together with the members of your club and plan a social event. With warmer weather ahead, this is the perfect time to plan a party or picnic outside.  This is a great way for the club members to get to know each other and build camaraderie. I challenge you to do this regardless if your club meets in person or meets virtually.

How does the challenge work? It’s simple! Brainstorm ideas with the members of your club, pick a date to have your club get together and get outside your club! I would love to hear what your club did, so send me an e-mail and/or send me a picture! My e-mail is: ormetm5@gmail.com

I was inspired to challenge the clubs of District 6 after I read an article in the Toastmasters Magazine. Check out the article below to generate ideas for your own club and be inspired to Get Outside Your Club!  

“Is your Toastmasters routine getting stale—too much “same old-same old”? If so, it’s time for bold new ideas. Try things that are different, social, and outside of your typical club space or format. Get together for a picnic, a party, or a mountain retreat. Hold your meeting in a busy restaurant or a local park. Put on a variety show and invite the public.

Social activities allow people to get to know each other—their interests, strengths, and backgrounds. It has become clear that productivity and morale improve when employees get together after work hours. While Toastmasters isn’t work, external events can have the same benefits for your members, therefore reinvigorating your club. An enthusiastic and fulfilled member is more likely to sign up for meeting roles, give a speech, or fill an officer role”.

Check out the rest of the article below for more ideas and inspiration on how to Get Outside Your Club! 

https://www.toastmasters.org/magazine/magazine-issues/2023/june/outside-events