Top 10 Ways to Build Club Membership

Building membership is extremely important to a club’s vitality. That is an obvious statement. But, do you as a loyal club member take time to determine ways in which each person can effectively strengthen the club’s goal of increasing membership? Here are 10 specific and proven ways that work:

1. Use the power of Membership Drives – word of mouth is one of the most successful ways to build your club. Refer to this link: Incentives – District 6 Toastmasters (d6tm.org)

2. Hold open houses or similar events.

3. Conduct Speechcraft sessions. Learn about the program here: Toastmasters International -speechcraft-faq

4. Stay in contact with former members and guests.

5. Advertise your meetings and events, and keep your club information up-to-date.

6. Create a vibrant energetic atmosphere for your meetings – that feeling will be contagious.

7. Create additional incentives if members bring a friend.

8. Wear your Toastmasters pin everywhere – be a walking advertisement for your club.

9. Maintain a presence at community events.

10. Hold meetings in new locations to get additional publicity.

Here is a link to the Club Growth Resources page for additional information.

Michelle Seidling, DTM
2022-2023 Public Relations Manager