FRTM - The Mentor-and-Mentee Match... the FRTM way...

From: "Lori High" <Lhightop2@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <frtm@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2014 18:38:26 -0600
Happy Monday Toastmasters,

Last week at our meeting I presented the Successful Club program called
Moments of Truth.

One of the Items that came up related to the duties of Club Mentors.  It
has been a while since we have discussed thisso I offer the information
below on the subject as an FYI for all.  If you have any additional
questions or feedback Please let me know! 

 

FRTM assigns mentors to New Members There is SO MUCH information initially
that being a NEW Member can be a bit overwhelming. A Mentor can often
shorten the learning curve by offering advice & being available to answer
questions for the New Member. 

 

The Mentor is a resource an encourager, a friend to lean on until new
members feel comfortable with the Club protocol. 

 

Mentor interaction may include:

1.      Mentors work together with a new member through completion of
speeches #1-#5  Offering advice on such things as: writing an introduction,
having a Title for their speeches sending the information to: the
Toastmaster & their Evaluator.  Some members may need encouragement to move
past opening night jitters & get started!

2.      Mentors may discuss questions that come up during speech preparation
or assist with topic suggestions (as needed).  

3.      During the meetings there could be questions on Meeting Protocol
that the Mentor can help explain or clarify.

4.       The Mentor & Mentee are encouraged to discuss the new members
Toastmaster Goals  The Mentor can offer suggestions, make recommendations
that will help the member work towards those personal goals. Educational
goals are handled by the VP of Ed.  *If the Mentor needs assistance they
reach out to Mentor Master, VP of ED or President for assistance. 

5.      Offer constructive advice after meetings to improve MEETING ROLE
execution, including items brought up during the Evaluation of a Speaker. 

6.      Mentors should take the initiative to contact the Mentee between
meetings and follow up on a regular basis.  Be sure the new Member is not
feeling lost.  

 

As Mentor Master I make the formal Mentor/Mentee introduction through an
E-mail that provides basic information on the Mentor/Mentee match. The memo
includes information regarding the MEETING ROLE templates for each support
role  that I send to the member the very first time they perform a role.
*The Mentor is always CCd on the memo so you are aware of anything they
are sent. 

·         The templates include every meeting role other than Speaker (and
some include planning templates such as  GE & Toastmaster).  *if anyone
would like to see these please let me know! 

o   This frees the Mentor up to focus on the speeches & any other area the
new member may ask for assistance on. 

·         The member is encouraged to ask questions on any support role and
the Mentor (or any other member) should shadow the member as needed the
first time they perform a role  

 

New members are always encouraged to read the CC & CL manual Introductions
Some members get right into the reading material and come to the Mentor with
questions... others take it a bit more slowly & become familiar with the
program at a more casual pace. There is no right or wrong way  

  

In our Club to be a Mentor you must have achieved your CC Competent
Communicator, we do this because by the time you are a CC youve become
fairly well versed on the Toastmasters Program and the FRTM meeting
Protocol. 

In a Nut Shell

Ø  The goal of the Mentor/Mentee match  emphasize the benefits of the
Toastmaster Program and maximize Members experience with the club by filling
in the details that bring them a clear picture of How & Why Toastmasters do
what they do. 

I hope this information answers any questions you may have had  and also
some you never even thought to ask. 

Please let me know if you have feedback.  

Committed to your success through Toastmasters!

Lori High

Front Range Toastmasters 

District 26 F2 Area Governor 

Cell: 303-913-5146

Email: Lhightop2@xxxxxxxxxxx

 

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