Your Source for Open House Resources
You can run an Open House any time you want to – it’s an excellent way of attracting guests who are eager to learn more about the benefits your club offers them. So plan your open house now. Here’s a handy Open-House-Checklist-Guide-2023 ]to get you started, plus check-out this presentation for more information. Four key activities are:
- Plan an exemplary meeting. If you’re a Corporate club, invite a VIP from your organisation to be the keynote speaker. If you’re a Community club, plan an exemplary meeting, featuring your very best club Evaluators.
- Prepare your guest package, so you’re all set to follow up with guests immediately..
- Promote your Open House as widely as you can. If you’re a Community club, think Meetup and other social media (see the list below). If you’re a Corporate club, leverage ALL the internal communication channels you can find.
- Encourage each member to bring two guests.
Here are some useful resources and links to help you succeed.
- Matt Kinsey’s From Prospect to Member is a great guide you’ll want to read and share with everyone helping you organise your Open House.
- The Why of Toastmasters
- Open House Flyer Templates
- PowerPoint Presentation to inform guests.
- Open House Committee Checklist for organizing a stellar Open House.
- Ideas for Prospecting Guests – Download PDF
Sample news release – open
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