I only knew one person there, yet I still felt comfortable and relaxed. Whether a person attends frequent meetings as a visitor or decides to join and stay in the club, generally, it is based on their impression. We should insure that anyone who enters the doors to fellowship with us at Toastmasters, all first impressions is an invitingly pleasant one. This is what increases membership. More people involved means more opportunity to share the responsibilities associated.
New members provide new ideas, different personalities, perspectives and talents.
Let me draw this conclusion. We have the ability to convince others to join. As a member, whether an active member or an inactive member, the responsibility is ours. Our mission should be to encourage and attract others into developing themselves personally as well as professionally. Many people may want to learn public speaking skills and develop leadership abilities.