Exchange Rocks !

In the

Rocky Mountain District

Presented By:Katie Smith RVP / VFR

The Rocky Mountain District May 20, 2011

Exchange 100 Years & Still Rocking!

The KEY

To Club, District and National

Success…????

How do we Generate That

EnthusiasmEnergyExcitementEngagement– It’s All About the “E” Words

Energy Excitement Engagement

Communicate A Shared VisionStay True to a Common MissionInvolve Everyone in setting and attaining Shared GoalsCommunicate ResultsCelebrate Successes… (Big & Small) and OftenAnd have FUN with the Process

Enthusiasmis

Contagious !

EnthusiasmTo create Enthusiasm you need the following Essential ingredients:– V itality – Passion – And…Curiosity– Sharing the Dream of what can be– Interest – Keeping a High Level– Knowledge – Never Quit Learning– Belief in yourself, and in Exchange – Purpose

• Helps keep the motivation and focus on reaching the goals

Hitting our Members’ Buttons

• Brainstorm with your Members in Mind.• Tap into your members’ current Skills, Talents, Interests, and those THEY want to develop.• Maximize the return on your members’ investment of their time. (WIIFM)• Try different ways to complete a project asking for their input and ideas.• Single out Members and thank them publicly• Showcase your members• Reach out with a personal invite to get involved

EnergyHow do we Energize folks to initiate and keep

the momentum going?– Have FUN with the Process– Lead by Example – Model the Way –You set

the tone -So Make it a Positive Up Beat One– Be passionate and… – Express that Passion in all you do– Share Knowledge, Expertise and Experience– Create an air of Excitement about being

involved

ExcitementWhat inspires Excitement and Commitment?– Clear V ision and Direction– Having a deep and noble sense of purpose: A

Significant Purpose – Focusing on the end result not the process for

getting there– Recognition and Reward ( Lots and Lots )– Generating the TEAM Spirit– Creating the Passion– Turn work into a Party and have FUN !!!

ExcitementSOooooo…….

Make our Meetings FUN and

WORTH attending

Establish a Fun Club Challenge

Never forget the Social side of Exchange

Make our Projects matter so members want to be involved.

EngagementIf we do that we will have involved engaged Exchangites who…– Align their personal actions and behaviors

with their deepest Values and Beliefs with that of our organization.

– Promote emotions that become the motivator towards involvement

– Are Involved in decision-making process– Take advantage of a wide variety of

Opportunities– Will care when they are able to invest in the

process.

EngagementCreating a meeting atmosphere our members will love to attend.Make getting involved easy to do.Roll out the Welcome Mat.Educate and Orientate New & Old alike.Make members feel needed & wanted.Communicate well and often.Promote Teamwork.Promote FUN !

Member EngagementBuilds Loyalty

Enhances CommitmentPromotes Pride

Recognizes AccomplishmentProvides Knowledge

Promotes InvolvementDrives Growth

Enhances Retention

Engaging our Members deepens our relationships and our Commitment.

Enthusiasmis

Contagious !

Remember

So Are

Attitudes Always Have a

“Positive” One!

Because…IF it is MEANT to BE it is up to

ME

Remember to Utilize these “E” Words !

Enthusiasm

Energy

Excitement

Engagement

And One “ F ” Word

Incorporating Some

“FUN”Into our Exchange

Activities

really is the Key to keeping our Clubs

Alive and Vibrant

It is the Key to Creating Connections that encourage our Members to

Live EXCHANGE!

So… Let’s

Rock and Roll

Exchange

Good Luck Rocky Mountain Team

Enthusiasm IS

Contagious !