The Successful Club Series Mentoring 296

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 1

Easing the Transition Learn the program Learn club standards and customs Develop confidence Participate more Quickly learn speaking skills 2

Developing Special Skills More experienced members: Further refine skills Learn new skills 3

Benefits to Mentors Learn from their mentees Remain productive Do something for others Receive recognition 4

Benefits to Clubs More members More satisfied members Higher member retention 5

Mentor Qualities Available Patient Sensitive Respectful Flexible Supportive Knowledgeable Confident A good listener Concern for others 6

The Mentoring Steps The First Meeting Sit with the new member. Orient the new member to club customs and procedures. Explain how to sign up. Help with the Ice Breaker. 7

The Mentoring Steps The Next Meeting Make mentees aware of resources. Provide positive feedback. Explain responsibilities. Help with speeches and other assignments. 8

The Mentoring Steps Over Time Tell how you have benefited. Invite the mentee to other events. Acknowledge progress. Explain officers’ duties. Explain speech contests. Describe the organization. 9

Qualities of Mentees Mentees should be: Eager to learn Receptive Open to new ideas Loyal Grateful 10

It should not last forever… A Finite Relationship It should not last forever… 11

Conclusion Experience.       Learn.           Benefit. 12