Mentoring Toward A
Presidential Distinguished
Club
Twin Oaks Toastmasters
July 14, 2004
A Mentor serves as
a role model, coach, and
confidant, offering knowledge,
insight, perspective, or wisdom
useful to the mentee.
Benefits for New Members
► Learn the Twin Oaks TM program
► Learn the Club standards/customs
► Develop confidence
► Participate more
► Quickly learn speaking skills
A mentoring program helps
experienced members
► Further refine skills
► Learn new skills
Benefits for Mentors
Mentors
Learn from mentees
Remain productive
Do something for others
Receive recognition
Benefits for Clubs
Clubs with mentor programs
► Have more members
► Have more satisfied members
► Retain more members
Qualities of Mentors
► Available
► Patient
► Sensitive
► Respectful
► Flexible
► Supportive of Club
► Knowledgeable
► Confident
► Good listener
► Concerned about others
Initially mentors should
► Sitwith new members
► Orient them to customs/procedures
► Explain how to sign up for speaking and
other roles
► Help with the Ice Breaker
Next, mentors should
► Make members aware of resources
► Provide positive feedback
► Explain responsibilities
► Help with speeches/assignments
Later, mentors should
► Tell how you’ve benefitted
► Invite them to other events
► Acknowledge their progress
► Explain officers’ duties
► Explain speech contests
► Describe the TI organization
Qualities of Mentees
► Eager to learn
► Receptive
► Open to new ideas
► Loyal
► Grateful