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Toastmasters at TD
November 2008
Club Buddy Program
Working, learning, growing together
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Agenda
What is the Club Buddy Program?
Who can be a Club Buddy?
Benefits of the Club Buddy Program
Questions and discussion
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What is the Club Buddy Program?
A Club Buddy
̶Volunteers to help a new member for a short period of time (ie. 1 to 2months)
̶Helps a new member become comfortable and confident taking part inToastmasters meetings
̶From a pool of Club Buddy resources, a Club Buddy will be assigned toeach new member
̶The Club Buddy is the first point of support prior to the potentialassignment of a mentor
First few meetings
̶Sit with the new member at meetings
̶Explain different meeting roles, club customs and procedures
̶Explain how to sign up on the Club website
̶Explain how to find information and educational materials on the Clubwebsite
̶Explain how the CC and CL manuals work
̶Review Orientation package
̶Can help with the Ice Breaker speech
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What is the Club Buddy Program?
After the first few meetings
̶Club Buddy to explain how they have benefited from Toastmasters
̶Inform who are the Club Officers and their roles
̶Explain Mentoring Program
̶Invite new members to other events
̶Describe the TMI organization
Once the new member is comfortable
̶The Club Buddy’s job is complete
̶An assigned mentor may take over from the Club Buddy
̶The mentor would help with longer term speaking and leadershipopportunities
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Who can be a Club Buddy?
Any member who wants to help a new member
A Club Buddy is
̶Friendly
̶Helpful
̶Caring
̶Attends meetings regularly
̶Aware of TMI protocol and Best Practices
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Benefits of the Club Buddy Program
For a new member
̶Orientation
̶Comfort
̶Confidence
̶Networking and support by an experienced member
For a Club Buddy
̶Helping others
̶Passing on TMI best practices
̶Expand contacts within the club and TD
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Questions and discussion
