With a less rigorous pace than in the fall, I conducted formal spring visits with all of my Area clubs between January 10 and March 11. Within 24 hours of each visit, I submitted all of my Area Director's Club Visit Reports through District Central on the Toastmasters International website.
It was wonderful to see how my clubs have grown and improved over the course of the year. For example, one that has struggled with membership for years experienced a revival. A flurry of new members arrived and became highly engaged, which reignited the club spirit. Another club was early with everything - holding contests, renewing dues, achieving awards, and so on. Their stellar level of achievement seemed to attract even more members to them. Yet another club could consistently be counted on to fill the volunteer roster and the seats for District events, which is much appreciated. Their efforts were also rewarded with a boom in club commitment and membership.
Although it is important to recognized these successes, we cannot forget that every club has its challenges from time to time. Some struggle with membership, relationship conflicts, running efficient meetings, motivating members to achieve awards, and a host of other possibilities. Nevertheless, I find that clubs with leaders who take accountability for quality are always able to overcome the challenges. When a club has leaders and members who genuinely care and are willing to improve the situation, it can weather any storm.