Mentoring

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The Successful Club Series
Mentoring
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What is a Mentor?
A mentor

• Takes a personal interest and helps
• Serves as a role model, coach, and confidante
• Offers knowledge, insight, perspective, and
  wisdom
• Helps someone become successful

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Easing the Transition

• Learn the program
• Learn club standards and customs
• Develop confidence
• Participate more
• Quickly learn speaking skills

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Developing Special Skills
More experienced members

• Further refine skills
• Learn new skills

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Benefits to Mentors

• Learn from their mentees
• Remain productive
• Do something for others
• Receive recognition

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Benefits to Clubs

• More members
• More satisfied members
• Higher member retention

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Mentor Qualities

• Available
• Patient
• Sensitive
• Respectful
• Flexible

• Supportive
• Knowledgeable
• Confident
• A good listener
• Concern for others

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The Mentoring Steps
The First Meeting

1. Sit with the new member.
2. Orient the new member to club customs and
   procedures.
3. Explain how to sign up.
4. Help with the Ice Breaker.

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The Mentoring Steps
The Next Meeting

1. Make mentees aware of resources.
2. Provide positive feedback.
3. Explain responsibilities.
4. Help with speeches and other assignments.

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The Mentoring Steps
Over Time

1. Tell how you have benefited.
2. Invite the mentee to other events.
3. Acknowledge progress.
4. Explain officers duties.
5. Explain speech contests.
6. Describe the organization.

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Qualities of Mentees
Mentees should be

• Eager to learn
• Receptive
• Open to new ideas
• Loyal
• Grateful

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A Finite Relationship

• It should not last forever...

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Conclusion

• Experience.

Learn.
Benefit.
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