Composed by Ron Jung, DTM
October 22, 2003

The Program:   (about a two month campaign)

1. Have a budget approved by the Club.
2. Secure a public location such as Cerritos Park East and get approval from the government agencies.   Be sure you have approval to accept money transactions.
3. Create a flyer and press release.   Let the World Know is a resource.
4. Spread the word via flyers (1500) at least 6 weeks prior to the target date.   Distribute at shopping center bulletin boards, public libraries, churches, city hall, markets, local merchants, and more.   Ask for RSVP 2 days before target date.
5.  Send out press releases to various newspapers 3-4 weeks before target date.
6.  Place ads at least 3 weeks before target date.   Get approval from Club officers.
7. Plan to attend as many City Council Meetings as you can that have television access and do a 5 minute presentation.
8.  Put your Open house information on the website, cable TV, etc.
9. Visit large Corporations (300+) and make an appointment to see the HR person to encourage a new Club program.

At the Meeting:

1. Plan the food and have it delivered on the date of the event.
2. With the government agency, confirm the date, floor plan, and equipment.
3. Have an opportunity drawing.   Each attendee will submit their information sheet and receive a ticket.   This provides an incentive to stay the entire evening.
4. Have a great program with about 4 Table Topics, 2 Speakers, and 2 Evaluators.
5. Make sure a Toastmaster sits at each table to explain TMs and answers questions.
6. Provide a sign-up sheet, agenda, Yes, you need Toastmasters (99), TM magazine, Club information, membership application, and information sheet for each non-TM attendee.
7. Have a clean-up committee.
8. Be able to delegate.
   
9. And have FUN!