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The Successful Club Series

Mentoring

Takes a personal interest and helps Serves as a role model, coach,

and confidante Offers knowledge, insight, perspective,

and wisdom Helps someone become successful

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What is a Mentor?A mentor:

Learn the program

Learn club standards and customs

Develop confidence

Participate more

Quickly learn speaking skills

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Easing the Transition

Further refine skills

Learn new skills

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Developing Special Skills

More experienced members:

Learn from their mentees

Remain productive

Do something for others

Receive recognition

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Benefits to Mentors

More members

More satisfied members

Higher member retention

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Benefits to Clubs

Supportive Knowledgeable Confident A good listener Concern for others

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Mentor Qualities

Available Patient Sensitive Respectful Flexible

1. Sit with the new member.

2. Orient the new member to club customs and procedures.

3. Explain how to sign up.

4. Help with the Ice Breaker.

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The Mentoring StepsThe First Meeting

1. Make mentees aware of resources.

2. Provide positive feedback.

3. Explain responsibilities.

4. Help with speeches and other assignments.

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The Mentoring StepsThe Next Meeting

1. Tell how you have benefited.2. Invite the mentee to other events.3. Acknowledge progress.4. Explain officers’ duties.5. Explain speech contests.6. Describe the organization.

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The Mentoring StepsOver Time

Eager to learn Receptive Open to new ideas Loyal Grateful

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Qualities of MenteesMentees should be:

It should not last forever…

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A Finite Relationship

Experience.Experience.

            Learn.Learn.

                    Benefit.Benefit.

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Conclusion