October 22, 2020 Dear Toastmasters, During this calendar year, we have faced challenges none of us could have seen coming. People and businesses from all parts of the world have felt the effects of this global pandemic. Our members are no exception, and as many of you continue to experience the impact of the coronavirus,…
by Marcheta Gardner, DTM Club Growth Director Friday, October 16 we held a second round of “Got Members! ReMix” to highlight tips for attracting and retaining members! Marcheta Gardner, D25 Club Growth Director, and the Club Growth Team leveraged information from the DEC as well as information drawn from the Growing Members Manual from TI! …
Toastmasters International sent the following information to Club Officers regarding club suspension and reinstatement. October 19, 2020 Dear Club Officers, As the effects of COVID-19 have continued to evolve, so have our clubs and members. We have heard from many club officers around the world about the creative ways they have adapted, using new and…
by Chris Raneri, DTM District Director One speaker, two speakers, three speakers, four! This month’s Outstanding Member has been spending their time visiting over 55 clubs this Toastmasters year to promote a program that may be D25’s best-kept secret – the Speakers Bureau. This program allows our members the ability to have speaking opportunities outside…
by Calvin Dorsey Speaker’s Bureau Chair You won’t want to miss this exciting event! Mark your calendars, Saturday, November 21st, 10 am – 11:30 am. Presented by District 25’s Speakers Bureau. Most presenters take the stage, but very few COMMAND the stage. What are the skills and techniques that exceptional professionals use to command the…
by Marcheta Gardner, DTM – Club Growth Director As we closed out the Membership Drive on 9/30, we had a few people searching for clubs as some clubs made the hard decision about renewals. We know this is a reality in these COVID times. Phew, that was heavy! How about we lift this up? Just…
by Greg Pick, DTM, Pathways Coordinator I know that I struggled – at first. But with a little bit of effort, I learned just how practical Pathways can be. Pathways has many practical applications at work, in the community, and in the club. We can even take credit for our routine activities related to leadership;…
by Tammy Kasterke, DTM, Summit Registration Chair 2020 The Summit is near … it’s virtual this year … and we want you to be here! (did you catch the fancy rhyming?) Maybe you’re asking ‘Why the Summit? What’s in it for me?’ Good questions … so take note of this year’s unique Summit virtual experience. Area Council…
by Emily Murray, DTM, Summit Chair 2020 Summit is just a couple of weeks away! I know you want to spend Nov 7 with your friends learning cool new things! We have a full day planned so you can take your 2 Steps Forward with Summit. Area Council in the morning- for Club Presidents, VPEs,…
