Delivered the keynote address this morning for the District 7 Toastmasters Leadership Institute conference. The subject was membership.

Over the past year, I’ve been the VP of Membership for Timber Talkers, a Toastmasters club in Beaverton. We’ve added over 20 new members during that time.

Through my highly unscientific observations,  I’ve concluded that the secret to having a growing membership is rather simple.

If you focus on the needs of the guest or member, you will have success.

The needs?

• A safe environment
• A feeling of connection
• Fun!