MentoringMentoring
The Successful Club SeriesThe Successful Club Series
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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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What is a Mentor?What is a Mentor?
A mentor:
Learn the program
Learn club standards and customs
Develop confidence
Participate more
Quickly learn speaking skills
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Easing the TransitionEasing the Transition
Further refine skills
Learn new skills
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Developing Special SkillsDeveloping Special Skills
More experienced members:
Learn from their mentees
Remain productive
Do something for others
Receive recognition
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Benefits to MentorsBenefits to Mentors
Benefits to ClubsBenefits to Clubs
More members
More satisfied members
Higher member retention
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Mentor QualitiesMentor Qualities
Available
Patient
Sensitive
Respectful
Flexible
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Supportive
Knowledgeable
Confident
A good listener
Concern for others
The Mentoring StepsThe Mentoring Steps
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 First Meeting
The Mentoring StepsThe Mentoring Steps
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 Next Meeting
The Mentoring StepsThe Mentoring Steps
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.9
Over Time
Qualities of MenteesQualities of Mentees
Eager to learn
Receptive
Open to new ideas
Loyal
Grateful
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Mentees should be:
A Finite RelationshipA Finite Relationship
It should not last forever...
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ConclusionConclusion
Experience.
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Learn.
Benefit.