Definition of vision: “An image of the future we seek to create. A short paragraph providing broad, aspirational image of the future.”
Toastmasters International Vision:
Toastmasters International empowers people to achieve their full potential and realize their dreams. Through our member clubs, people around the world can improve their communication and leadership skills, and find the courage to change.
How do we go about creating a vision statement for Sunshine Speakers?
1) Make a list of what we would like to do. 2) List our dreams and goals. 3) What we aspire to achieve. 4) What are our values, future plans, and how they impact members.
I started analyzing other companies visions and advertising and here’s what I learned: Macdonalds doesn’t just sell food, they sell relationships. Corolla isn’t selling just cars, they are selling memories of growing up. Nike is selling more than shoes, they are selling how we feel about our body. Avon isn’t just about toiletries, they are selling how women see themselves. Do you get the idea?
From these companies image, vision and outlook we can learn how to create the first ever Sunshine Speakers vision statement. My first question would be to ask if we aren’t selling public speaking and leadership skills, what are we selling?
I think we are changing peoples image of themselves, and encouraging them to reach their full potential in all they do in life. It comes about because they learn to be better communicators and grow in confidence.
That’s my shot at it. How about you? It needn’t be as serious or long winded as TI vision. Sunshine Speakers vision should reflect our sunny, fun but productive club.
We’ve spent time at two meetings with the following results. Please look at this list of what we do well and chose your favorites or what you think reflects the club the best. Add your comments to this post.
Values or good points in our club:
Encouragement, goal oriented, friendship, supportive,mentorship program,organized but fun, open minded, follow the educational program, flexible, are role models for other organizations.
We put Powell River on the map because Jennifer Salisbury is teaching at the District Conference in May. Way to go Jennifer!! Newbie 101 orientates new members. We care about the club, provide a learning environment, are inclusive not exclusive, welcoming, make good use of technology, exciting, humourous, structured meetings so members can reach out and do several tasks.
We infuse new members with enthusiasm, and the club has longevity of over 35 years.Once you belong to one TM club, you are part of an international group and go anywhere in the world.
This is our list so far. Now it’s your turn as you help create Sunshine Speakers vision. It isn’t the executive’s vision or responsibiltiy, it is all of ours. If you don’t know how to post on the blog, send me an email.
Thanks for being the amazing people you are!
Barb
“Leadership is about submission to duty, not elevation to power.”
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