- Area Contests: I thanked everyone for their efforts in making the event a success and reminded them of the winners from our Area.
- Division Contests: I provided the event details for the Divison B contest and invited all to attend. Further, I noted who they could contact if they wanted to volunteer.
- Smedley Award: The final data on the Smedley Award was still not processed by WHQ at this time. Nevertheless, we expected one club to be eligible after recently adding six new members. In addition, I recognized two other clubs that added four new members.
- Club Focus: I noted that the Division contest was the last major event on the District agenda for the calendar year. I suggested that clubs take this time to focus on internal matters of interest. Moreover, I gave examples that I saw the different clubs considering, such as open houses, social events, mentorship strategies, and the Moments of Truth* program.
- Outline of 2019 Events: After, I provided a list of the major milestones coming up in the new year, which included the club contests, TLI, Area contests, dues renewal, Division contests, and District conference/contests.
- A Request for Feedback: Lastly, I invited all of the club leaders to provide feedback that would be valuable to my professional development. Asking for feedback was part of my Level 5 Pathways project in this case, but I think it would be a wise thing to do at mid-year for any Area Director. There is an added benefit to the people providing feedback, since we still have plenty of time to improve our future interactions based on their current feedback.
*Moments of Truth is part of The Successful Club Series. The program encourages clubs to reflect on key areas that are critical to maintaining a quality member experience. It is recommended that all clubs run the program at least once per year.