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District 13 Toastmasters 2015 Summer TLI2015-2016 Club Officer Training
www.d13tm.com
Toastmasters International
District 13
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Greetings Fellow Toastmasters and Friends,
As your District 13 Lieutenant Governor Education and Training, it is my great pleasure to welcome you to our District 13 2015 Summer Toastmasters Leadership Institute or TLI. The intention of TLI is to provide club officers with the tools and resources you need to succeed as leaders at your club. Toastmasters International is an educational organization, after all. The envisioned future for Toastmasters International is to be the first-choice provider of dynamic, high-value, experiential communication and leadership skills development. I believe in that envisioned future and that all of us are holding the key to our own success; thus, use that key to take full advantage of the experience Toastmasters has to offer.
Because of that envisioned future, our theme for the upcoming District 13’s year is “The WOW Factor: Wonderful Opportunities Within Toastmasters.” I would like for all of you to take a few minutes and deeply reflect on the opportunities this wonderful educational program has to offer. For more than 90 years, Toastmasters International has provided the trellis for millions of people all over the world to grow and become better leaders and communicators. Most of you are working the program and extending its effectiveness by taking on leadership roles within your club. I want your experience as club officer to be positive and uplifting. Being a club officer is a great opportunity to communicate, learn, lead, collaborate, motivate, and inspire others.
Toastmasters International is the single most significant movement of our times and is connecting people all over the world under a common goal: becoming effective and influential communicators and leaders. We all have the opportunity to enhance our lives and the lives of others around us by using Toastmasters’ unique program. The opportunity is within reach for everyone who wants more than just to be good, but strives to be great. Rely on your fellow club officers and your Area Director to ensure you have a plan for success at your club. A significant number of dedicated and passionate Toastmasters and friends are working very hard to make this event possible. They have prepared a unique and relevant program filled with workshops and activities in direct alignment with our shared values and interests. Please, be attentive and graceful to their efforts; after all, it is a learning experience for all of them as well. I also hope you make of TLI a remarkable opportunity to meet, connect and network with your fellow Toastmasters and guests.
Finally, I would like for you to consider the wonderful opportunities within our district to volunteer and lead. Even if you have just one-hour per week, there is a place within our district for you to enhance your leadership and communication experience. To learn more, make sure you connect with your upcoming Club Growth Director, Dr. Hollis Batista, and upcoming Quality Program Director, Eric Shultz. Of course, I am also available anytime to discuss your personal experience and wonderful opportunities within. Make the very best of this event and take back your clubs what you learned, heard, saw, and felt!
Cheers!
Josué R. BatistaLt. Governor Education & Training - 2014-2015District Director-Elect 2015-2016Email: [email protected]/Text: 412-378-7004Connect with me at LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/in/josuebatista
WELCOME TO TLI 2015!!
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Dear Fellow Toastmasters,
This is an exciting time of year. As we strive to achieve the highest goals we can to finish one Toastmaster year, we look forward to leaping to even greater successes in the future. Use today to set your club up for ultimate success for the 2015-2016 year. Learn everything you can. Network with your fellow toastmasters. The person you sit beside in a session may become a dear friend. Let’s finish the year strong and leap into next year with enthusiasm.
Leading the Way, Leaving a Legacy.
Melissa McGavickDistrict 13 Governor, [email protected]
Hello Fellow Toastmasters!
As the current Vice President of Education for the McKeesport Area Toastmasters Club #901, it is my pleasure to be serving District 13 as the Chairman for the Summer 2015 Toastmasters Leadership Institute of Club Officer Training.
As we get set to start a new Toastmasters year, clubs will begin to plan and set into motion what the officers and members would like to achieve. By attending summer 2015 TLI, club officers will get the training that could help them grow and be of service to their club membership. In addition, TLI is a great opportunity to meet fellow officers from other clubs throughout District 13 and share ideas, best practices, and establish networks of support.
Even if you are not a club officer, I encourage you to attend summer 2015 TLI. As a member attending, you will get an idea of what it means to be a club officer. In addition, if you thought of a particular club officer role, you could learn and serve as a possible backup to your club officer if needed with the potential to succeed into that role at a later date. Plus, you will get a chance to meet your fellow members from other clubs throughout District 13 and network.
Come to summer 2015 TLI, and have fun learning, networking, and setting the foundation for a successful Toastmasters Year.
Dana A. Mitnik, ACG, ALB
Upcoming events:
• Fall Conference 2015• Winter TLI 2015/2016• Spring Conference 2016• Summer TLI 2016• Special Educational Sessions
Fun opportunities to serve as:
• Conference or TLI Chair• Decorations Committee Chair• Educational Committee• Fun Night Committee• Registration Committee• Sponsorship Committee• Workshop Speaker
Help Wanted: Leaders
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Here is your chance to sharpen your own skills and help others grow by giving back to Toastmasters District 13.
To volunteer or learn more contact Program Quality Director, Eric Shultz, ACB, ALB at [email protected] or (412) 628-6255.
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Toastmasters Leadership InstituteThe WOW Factor: Wonderful Opportunities Within Toastmasters
Agenda8:30 am Registration and Continental Breakfast9:00 am Opening Ceremonies Don Michel, DTM9:15 am District 13 International Speech Contestant’s Speech Michael W Stanley9:30 am Session 1: Creating a Quality Club Joe Arnold, DTM10:30 am Break and move to Commissioners Hall 10:45 am Session 2: Club Officer Role Breakouts Club President Josué Batista, DTM, LGET Vice President Education Eric Shultz, ACB, ALB Betsy Johnsen, ACB, ALB Vice President Membership Dr. Hollis Batista, ACG, ALS Claudette Biers, CC Vice President Public Relations Caloryn Krachkowski, ACS, ALB Secretary Rachel Kenyon, CC, CL Treasurer Francine Milligan, DTM Michael Leonard Sergeant at Arms Kevin Margo, CL11:45 am Working Lunch, Awards and Announcements Don Michel, DTM12:45 pm Break and move to Commissioners Hall 1:00 pm Session 3: Leading the Club to Success Stephanie Scott, DTM2:00 pm Incoming officer pin presentation & Closing words 2:15 pm Adjournment
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2015 Summer TLI Business Sponsor
Make-Up Training Dates
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Division A Joe Arnold, DTM [email protected]
Date, Time, Location: Saturday, July 11th. Time and location to be announced. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Division B Kathleen Kuznicki, ACB, ALB [email protected]
Date, Time, Location: Saturday, August 1st. Time and location to be announced. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Division C James Gurksnis, ACB, ALB [email protected]
Date, Time, Location: Saturday, July 25th. Time and location to be announced. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Division D Scott Herring, ACS, ALB [email protected] Date, Time, Location: Saturday, July 18th. Time and location to be announced. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Please contact the above Division Directors for more information and to volunteer to help with make-up training.
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9AM | Opening Ceremonies | Don Michel, DTMDon Michel, has been a member of Toastmasters since 2008. He is the cur-rent Treasurer and President-elect of the Westinghouse Toastmasters Club.
Don is an accomplished public speaker having advanced to the Finals of the D13 International Speech Contest in 2011, 2014 and 2015. In 2014, Don won the D13 championship and travelled to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to compete in the International Semifinals of the Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking.
Outside of Toastmasters, Don earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical En-gineering from CMU and an MBA in Marketing from the University of Pitts-burgh. Don works as a Marketing Operations Manager at Westinghouse and also serves as Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors of the Boys & Girls Club of Western Pennsylvania.
Don’s first book, Halftime Adjustments: Lessons Learned from a Layoff at 40, is available on Amazon.com.
Don Michel, DTM
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Morning Workshops:9AM | Opening Ceremonies | Don Michel, DTM
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9:15AM | District 13 International Speech Contestant’s Speech | Michael StanleyMichael W Stanley has spent more than 20 years leading teams in the Infor-mation Technology and Operations fields. He has had a long standing affec-tion for the theatre. Which has led directly to his love and passion for the Public Speaking arts since he was first introduced to Toastmasters.
Michael counts getting healthy in 2014, at the age of 49, as one of his most life changing personal achievements. He is committed to helping those who feel stuck see that there is a way forward to a better life.
He is the current District 13 Table Topics, and International Speech Cham-pion. He is the founder and president of Superior Lives. Which is his motivational and educational speaking business.Michael Stanley
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Morning Workshops:9:15AM | D13 International Speech Contestant’s Speech | Michael Stanley
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9:30 AM | Session 1: Creating a Quality Club | Joe Arnold, DTMJoe Arnold, DTM, joined Toastmasters in March 2009. Over the past 6 years Joe visited countless clubs and has talked with Toastmasters around our dis-trict and beyond. Along the way he has learned a lot about building strong clubs.
He has made a lot of mistakes, which have translated into great learnings. Today he will share his experiences from over the past 6 years, so you can avoid the mistakes he has made and ultimately improve the quality of your club!
Joe Arnold, DTM
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Morning Workshops:9:30AM | Session 1: Creating a Quality Club | Joe Arnold, DTM
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Morning Workshops:9:30AM | Session 1: Creating a Quality Club | Joe Arnold, DTM
You can’t teach a _____________ to _____________ at a seminar.
A Toastmasters club is a Toastmaster _____________Visitors are _____________ and Members are _____________I stop buying/attending because _____________
F.A.I.L. _____________________________________________Fundamental Concept of Toastmasters is: ______________________________________________________________________
I can ask _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ for help:
We will improve:____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Joe Arnold, DTM2015/2016 Division A Director Email: [email protected]
Morning Workshops:9:30AM | Session 1: Creating a Quality Club | Joe Arnold, DTM
Creating a Quality Club
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Club President | Josué Batista, DTM & Stephanie Richman, ACS, ALBJosué Batista is the current Lt. Governor of Education and Training and upcom-ing District Director for District 13. Josué joined Toastmasters in November 2008 and is currently a member of PPG Toastmasters Club, where he serves as VP of Education, and ProMasters. Josué works for Highmark in downtown Pitts-burgh and speaks frequently at national and international conferences about business architecture and strategy.
Stephanie Richman is a Psychology Professor at Westminster College. She joined Toastmasters in 2012 in Lexington, KY, where she has served as President, VPE, Assistant Area Governor, and Area Governor. She is currently a member of the Cranberry Area Club and New Castle’s First Club. She is looking forward to be-coming more involved in the district, as Area Director for Area 13. Vice President of Education | Eric Shultz, ACB, ALB & Betsy Johnsen, ACB, ALBEric is District 13’s incoming Program Quality Director. He has been a member of Midday Toastmasters since 2011 and has served in several club offices. Eric has served District 13 as an Area Governor, Division Governor, and is currently the Lieutenant Governor Marketing.
Betsy is the current Division D Governor and District 13 Club Dues Chair. Betsy joined Toastmasters in January 2011 and she is currently an active member of the BNY Mellon Toastmasters club. Vice President Membership | Dr. Hollis Batista, ACG, ALS & Claudette Biers, CCDr. Hollis Batista is the current Area 2 Governor and upcoming 2015-2016 Club Growth Director for District 13. Dr. Hollis is the Chief Inspirational Officer and creator of Dr. Batista’s TableTalk and Speech-able Moments. Dr. Hollis is a mem-ber of the City of Bridges Toastmasters Club and its upcoming Club President.
Claudette Biers is a senior trainer at Aetna and currently serves at Moon Club as their VP of Membership. She enjoys reading, crocheting, gambling, and, most of all, spending time with her grandchildren and family.
Vice President Public Relations | Caloryn Krachkowski, ACS, ALBCarolyn J Krachkowski joined Toastmasters in the Tower in November 2012 and her life hasn’t been the same! Carolyn was appointed Area 35 Governor in July 2014. Since joining Toastmasters, Carolyn was elected to the Board of her local community council, was selected for the city of Pittsburgh’s Civic Leadership Academy Spring 2015 class, and has recently conducted a Youth Leadership Pro-gram. Carolyn plans to continue her Toastmasters journey next to her husband Mike, who recently joined Toastmasters. She will receive her DTM on July 1st and has already begun working on the second. She Resides in Carrick with her husband and fur kids (Lady, Barkley, Kixx, Killjay and Huntress).
Morning Workshops:10:45 AM | Session 2: Club Officer Role Breakouts
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Secretary | Rachel Kenyon, CC, CLRachel Kenyon has been a member of FedEx Toastmasters since 2008. She has served in a variety of posts and is the incumbent D13 Secretary. Rachel is mother to two energetic young boys, who keep her on her toes. Rachel remains active in her community. Recently, she presented a full day Junior Achievement presentation for her son’s 2nd grade class. In addition, she organized and ran a blood drive with the American Red Cross at her church. Rachel credits Toastmasters with giving her the tools to step up by delivering more presentations and leading more projects.
Treasurer | Francine Milligan, DTM & Michael LeonardFrancine Milligan has been a member of Toastmasters International for almost 13 years. She has held various club officer positions, including District Level positions and is currently serving as District Historian. Outside of Toast-masters, Francine enjoys cooking, scrapbooking, sewing, all genres of music, and looks forward to her annual beach getaway vacation with her husband Mike.
Michael Leonard is an Applications Analyst for Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC. He joined the BNY Mellon Toastmasters club in August of 2013. Michael enjoys traveling, gardening, scuba diving, and working with animals. Michael’s life goals include becoming a CIO, traveling to as many places as possible, and being able to retire and work with animals.Sergeant at Arms | Kevin Margo, CLKevin is the upcoming District 13 Logistic Manager. Kevin joined Toastmasters in January 2010 and he is currently an active member and Club Treasurer at the Aspinall Toastmasters club.
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Morning Workshops:10:45 AM | Session 2: Club Officer Role Breakouts
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1PM | Session 3: Leading the Club to Success | Stephanie Scott, DTMStephanie Scott is a past District Governor from District 13. Stephanie joined Toastmasters in June 2005 and she is currently an active member at the Beaver Club, ProMasters, Earlybirds Club, Culturally Speaking, and the new club, PREP Speaks. Stephanie is also VP of Education and Secretary at the ProMasters club. In addition, Stephanie is the Toastmasters International’s Revitalized Education Program Chief Ambassador for District 13.
Stephanie Scott, DTM
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Afternoon Workshops:1PM | Session 3: Leading the Club to Success | Stephanie Scott, DTM
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District 13 Calendar | 2015-2016The WOW Factor: Wonderful Opportunities Within
Training
Division A Make-up Training Saturday, July 11, 2015Division B Make-up Training Saturday, August 1, 2015Division C Make-up Training Saturday, July 25, 2015Division D Make-up Training Saturday, July 18, 2015Additional Training To Be Announced
Incoming Division/Area Governors Training, Saturday, June 27, 2015
Winter TLI Saturday, January 9, 2016
Executive Committee Meetings
Robinson Township Sunday, August 30, 2015
District Council Meetings and Conferences
Fall Conference, Embassy Suites Pittsburgh Airport November 7, 2015Spring Conference, TBD Tentatively Saturday, April 23, 2015
Humorous Speech and Table Topics Contests
Club Level ____________________________________ min 1 week before AreaArea Level ____________________________________ min 1 week before DivisionDivision A ____________________________________ Saturday, October 3, 2015Division B ____________________________________ Saturday, October 10, 2015Division C ____________________________________ Saturday, October 17, 2015Division D ____________________________________ Saturday, October 24, 2015District Embassy Suites Pittsburgh Airport Saturday, November 7, 2015
Conferences
Fall Conference, Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel November 6-7, 2015Spring Conference, TBD Tentatively April 22-23, 2016
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Voting members as of June 17, 2015District Director Josué Batista [email protected] Quality Director Eric Shultz [email protected] Growth Director Hollis Batista [email protected] Relations Manager Carolyn Kratchkowski [email protected] Manager Rachel Kenyon [email protected] Manager Mary Cornwall [email protected] Past District Gov Melissa McGavick [email protected]
Division A Director Joe Arnold [email protected] B Director Kathleen Kuznicki [email protected] C Director James Gurksnis [email protected] D Director Scott Herring [email protected]
Area 1 Director Ben Reynolds [email protected] 2 Director Justin Conley [email protected] 3 Director Tracy Eichenlaub [email protected] 4 Director Beverly Wise [email protected] 5 Director Mike Pechalk [email protected]
Area 11 Director Dawn Staropoli [email protected] 12 Director Sue Ellis [email protected] 13 Director Stephanie Richman [email protected] 14 Director Tom Quigle [email protected]
Area 21 Director Rich Zollner [email protected] 22 Director Julia Nelson Glover [email protected] 23 Director Pam Ludin [email protected] 24 Director Stephanie Simmons [email protected]
Area 31 Director Stuart Strickland [email protected] 32 Director Lisa D’Onofrio [email protected] 33 Director Liz Spano [email protected] 34 Director Tao He [email protected] 35 Director Joe Furmanski [email protected]
Non Voting membersLogistics Manager Kevin Margo, CL [email protected] ___________ [email protected] Photographer Anthony Roscoe [email protected] Historian Francine Milligan, DTM [email protected] Extension Chair ___________ [email protected] Growth Chair ___________ [email protected]
2015 Fall conference Chair Tao He, CC2015 Spring Conference Chair ___________2016 Winter TLI Chair ___________2016 Summer TLI Chair ___________
District 13 Executive Committee(Emails will be active July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016)
There’s no secret as to how you attract and keep members-just hold good, fun meetings, and the Toastmas-ters program will do the job for you! Dr. Smedley had it right when he wrote, “We learn best in moments of enjoyment.”
What do you do when attendance is sparse? Following are some ways you might consider.
TWO MEMBERS PRESENT: Have one Speaker and the other is the Evaluator.
THREE MEMBERS PRESENT: Have one Speaker, one Evaluator, and a Toastmaster.
FOUR MEMBERS PRESENT: Have one Speaker, a General Evaluator, a Toastmaster, and a Table Topic Master.
The General Evaluator incorporates the duties of “ah” counter and Grammarian into the evaluation of both the speaker and the meeting. The Toastmaster also acts as Timer. It is essential to the health of the club that these duties remain natural and that members adopt a positive attitude. This will keep guests’ interest in joining this club maximized.
FIVE MEMBERS PRESENT: Have: Toastmaster, Speaker, General Evaluator, Table Topic Master, and Timer.
With five people in attendance the duties somehow now seem to be a breeze. The opportunity to have a truly quality meeting, according to all of the suggestions of Toastmasters International, is now possible. Guests will see the positive growth aspects of belonging to this club, and if each one is asked to join, one can expect them to say yes.
The business meeting (for all of the above meetings) should incorporate the essentials of parliamentary procedure. Membership building plans to include conducting Speechcraft, increasing local publicity, and everyone inviting three guests to the next meeting should be discussed. Invite your Area and Division Governor to attend and offer ideas.
The schedule of your next meeting would be reviewed, and the Toastmaster for the following meeting would be directed to phone all members to remind them of their duties. Printed agendas should be available to help guests follow the meeting.
The key to a successful meeting is to plan, prepare, execute, and follow-up. When each meeting is or-ganized, educational, and fun, guests will join. The more members, the more opportunities there are to learn and grow. Remember, Dr. Smedley wrote, “We learn best in moments of enjoyment.” Make your next low-member meeting one of enjoyment and growth.
The key to saving a Club and seeing it through hard (low-member) times is for the members to remain flex-ible and positive. The kiss of death for any club is to suspend meeting until the membership has grown. The ludicrous aspects of this position are evident; the membership cannot grow if there are no meetings. Toast-masters will foster personal growth in people even under adverse conditions. In fact, anyone belonging to a low-member club will undoubtedly experience personal growth in an enhanced capacity far more readily than those in larger clubs. Think it through, adjust the agenda, and for your club’s sake, DON’T GIVE UP! Your positive, “can do” attitude, is everything.
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Membership Building Contests
Talk Up Toastmasters!Program Dates: February 1 – March 31Toastmasters love to talk, so take advantage of it. During the “Talk Up Toastmasters” membership contest, you can encourage your members to invite guests to a special meeting where regular procedures are aug-mented by a discussion of Toastmasters’ many benefits. Add five new, dual or reinstated members to your roster between February 1 and March 31 to receive a special “Talk up Toastmasters” ribbon to display on your club’s banner. In addition to the ribbon, qualifying clubs earn a special discount code for 10-percent off their next club order. (The discount code expires six months from the date of issue and is not valid with any other offer.)
Applications and payments for members who join between February 1 and March 31 must be received at World Headquarters or online no later than March 31. Each member’s join date as listed on the application must be for February or March. The addition of transfer and charter members does not count for credit toward “Talk Up Toastmasters” credit.
Beat the ClockProgram Dates: May 1 – June 30Toastmasters are taught to run meetings on time, finish speeches on time and reach membership goals on time. In that spirit, “Beat the Clock” is a great motivator for finishing the year on schedule—and with a bang. The goal for your club is to earn the “Beat the Clock” award! Make this a contest in your club to encourage every member to get involved. Clubs adding five new, dual or reinstated members during May and June receive a “Beat the Clock” ribbon to display on the club’s banner. In addition to the ribbon, quali-fying clubs earn a special discount code for 10-percent off their next club order. (The discount code expires six months from the date of issue and is not valid with any other offer.)
Applications and payments for members who join between May 1 and June 30 must be received at World Headquarters or online no later than June 30. Each member’s join date as listed on the application must be for May or June. The addition of transfer and charter members does not count toward “Beat the Clock” credit.
Smedley AwardProgram Dates: August 1 – September 30In honor of Ralph Smedley, can your club add five new, dual, or reinstated members between August 1 and September 30? By doing so you’ll qualify to receive a “Smedley Award” ribbon to display on your club’s banner. In addition to the ribbon, qualifying clubs earn a special discount code for 10-percent off their next club order. (The discount code expires six months from the date of issue and is not valid with any other offer.)
Applications and payments for members who join between August 1 and September 30 must be received at World Headquarters or online no later than September 30. Each member’s join date as listed on the ap-plication must be for August or September. The addition of transfer and charter members does not count toward “Smedley Award” credit.
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Club Sponsors, Mentors and Coaches help clubs succeed!!
To volunteer or learn more contact Club Growth Director, Dr. Hollis R. Batista, ACG, ALS at hollis@drhollisbatista or (412) 747-0139.
• Club Sponsors help new clubs get started
• Club Mentors help new clubs develop a good club culture
• Club Coaches help existing clubs with 12 or fewer members become Distinguished clubs
After successful completion of service each Club Sponsor, Mentor or Coach receives:
• A certificate• Public recognition from the district• Credit towards the Advanced Leader Silver award
