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Demonstration Meeting Series
Details the ten-step process Toastmasters International uses to establish a new club, including demonstration and workshop meetings that guide potential members from introduction to club chartering.
The Toastmasters International standard process for establishing a new club, which typically follows their 10-meeting framework called the "Club Building Program" or "Club Demonstration Meeting Series."
Here's the structured progression:
- Information Meeting - Introduces Toastmasters concept to potential members
- Demonstration Meeting #1 - Shows a sample meeting with actual speeches
- Demonstration Meeting #2 - Another example meeting, builds interest
- Demonstration Meeting #3 - Continues demonstrations, answers questions
- Organizational Meeting - Explains club formation process, fees, responsibilities
- Workshop Meeting #1 - Members practice roles, get comfortable with format
- Workshop Meeting #2 - Continue practice, refine understanding
- Workshop Meeting #3 - Further practice, prepare for charter
- Workshop Meeting #4 - Final preparation before chartering
- Charter Meeting - Adopt constitution, elect officers, officially form club
Boil this down to the intentions, expectations, and challenges. Add specifics on how to accomplish the goals. Show the quick and slow path through. Link club charter documents here.