Melfort Toastmasters looking for members to ‘stay alive’
Currently, they have nine members. Andris claims it takes at least eight to be called a club.
In November, they had 23 members. It was during this time that the club was also chartered as they reached 20 members, officially giving them recognition among Toastmasters International.
Every six months, the club is reviewed and if it does not have 20 members, it will lose its status.
In an effort to attract more members, Melfort Toastmasters is hosting three open houses where people can learn about the organization’s past, the club now, and what the future will look like if they add more members.
Andris added that they plan to highlight the benefits of being part of the club, mainly how they can help with different communication skills such as public speaking, leading meetings and simply answering a question when asked about square.
“You learn a lot of things that you take for granted.”
The first meeting will take place on May 12, the second on May 19 and the third on May 26, all starting at 7 p.m. Those interested in participating can contact Melfort Toastmasters.
The club also plans to hold a party on June 4 if it reaches the 20-member threshold.
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