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It meticulously details the purpose of such meetings, emphasizing their role in raising the profile of Toastmasters and individual clubs, attracting new members, fostering vibrant club environments, encouraging guest participation, highlighting achievements, and ultimately inspiring guests to join. The guide provides a structured approach to planning and preparation, outlining key steps such as securing logistics like venue and catering, developing a robust marketing strategy utilizing flyers, posters, and social media channels, and meticulously crafting meeting agendas with defined roles. The document advises on leveraging resources available on the District website, including downloadable supporting materials and checklists for both community and corporate events. It stresses the importance of extensive promotion to reach a wide audience and encourages members to invite their personal networks, focusing marketing material on the tangible benefits of Toastmasters. The guide also covers essential actions to be taken during and after the meeting to ensure follow-up and continued engagement. Specific links to District 17 resources on the website and Facebook groups are provided for members to access templates and information crucial for successful event organization. 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Marketing  \n􀂃 Meeting Agenda & Roles  \n▸ What to do  \n􀂃 During the Meeting  \n􀂃 Post Meeting  \nPurpose of an Open House  \n▸ Raising the profile of Toastmasters in your area  \n▸ Raising your club’s profile  \n▸ Attract a large number of guests to your club  \n▸ Create vibrant clubs  \n▸ Encouraging guests to take an active role  \n▸ Amplify the achievements and participation  \n▸ Inspire guests to join  \nPlanning & Preparation  \n▸ Where to start  \n􀂃 District Website and download supporting material  \n􀂃  [https://toastmastersd17.org/resources/club-officer/](https://toastmastersd17.org/resources/club-officer/)  \n􀂃  [https://toastmastersd17.org/resource/open-house/](https://toastmastersd17.org/resource/open-house/)  \nResources  \n▸  [https://toastmastersd17.org/resources/club-officer/](https://toastmastersd17.org/resources/club-officer/)  \nPlanning & Preparation-Facebook  \n􀂃 District 17 Members [https://www.facebook.com/groups/481204132657076/](https://www.facebook.com/groups/481204132657076/)  \n􀂃  District VPPR  \n􀂃  [https://www.facebook.com/groups/827192180753485/](https://www.facebook.com/groups/827192180753485/)  \nPlanning & Preparation-Facebook  \nPlanning & Preparation  \n▸ Logistics  \n􀂃 Set meeting date and time  \n􀂃 Meeting length  \n􀂃 Secure a venue  \n􀂃 Catering and refreshments  \n􀂃 Create a team and co-ordinate  \n▸ Refer to supplied Checklist  \n􀂃 Community  \n􀂃 Corporate  \nPlanning & Preparation  \n▸ Marketing  \n􀂃 Promote as much as possible  \n􀂃 Reach our as far and wide as feasible  \n• Flyers and posters – templates on District website  \n􀂃 Marketing Material focus on benefits  \n􀂃 Members  \n• Invite family, friends, and work colleagues  \n• Share your experiences","cbCaimTSl8LjKH7W","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimTSl8LjKH7W","pdf",1367532,"English","# Organising Successful Open House Meetings\n## Purpose of an Open House\n## Planning & 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