By Jamie Pickering, DTM, District Director The following was sent to members from Toastmasters International May 6, 2020 Dear Toastmasters, Thank you for putting your trust in the Board of Directors as we work together to navigate this difficult time. COVID-19 has put a strain on the economy, directly affecting Toastmasters International and...
By Jamie Pickering, DTM, District Director The following information was sent from Toastmasters International. April 21, 2020 Dear Club President and Vice President Education, We know that due to the evolving impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), some members are having difficulties finding opportunities to present speeches in the club setting. Because of this, Toastmasters International...
By Jamie Pickering, DTM, District Director District Leadership Team received this email April 12, 2020: Dear District Leaders, With the recent exceptions made by the Board of Directors, communicated on April 6, we’ve complied guidelines on how to conduct the upcoming District council meetings, candidate campaigns/showcase, and elections. This message has been sent to...
By Jamie Pickering, DTM, District Director April 6, 2020 Dear District Leaders, On March 15, the Board of Directors announced that no District, Division, or Area events can be held in person, on or prior to June 1, 2020. This decision has impacted District processes and activities that are customarily conducted at in-person events....
By Jamie Pickering, DTM, District Director Toastmasters International is extending the deadline for specific aspects of the Advanced Leadership Silver. In summary, this extension allows – 1. Successful Club Coaches to file for Club Coach Credit AND Year of District Service up to June 30, 2021. 2. Club Mentors, assigned no later than December...
Jamie Pickering, DTM, District Director March 17, 2020 Dear Club Officer, The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues to impact Toastmasters around the world, and we understand the challenge this poses for many as the April dues renewal period approaches. To provide added support to our members and clubs, the Board of Directors has extended the April...
By Jamie Pickering, DTM, District Director Update to District 25 Business Due to COVID-19 Dear D25 Toastmasters: Here in District 25, we take the health and wellbeing of our members and their families seriously. As such we want to keep you up to date on changes that affect you. Current changes to District...
By Bobby Madera, DTM, Club Growth Director At the end of January, District 25 welcomed Toastmasters International 2nd Vice President, Matt Kinsey, for an incredible three-day visit. Matt was such an inspiration to our District leaders, teams, and members, and provided invaluable support to help us grow District 25. We planned several events for his...
By Jamie Pickering, DTM, District Director Pop Quiz: What does the D25 Trio, a Sextant, and Dallas all have in common? Answer: Toastmasters International Mid-Year Training! The Club Growth, Program Quality, and District Director attend training from TI twice a year. Once preceding the International Convention and then again in January. This January we were...
Club Officers should have received this email from Toastmasters International Monday, February 3, 2020 regarding dues renewals. NOTE: Update to renewal policy from Toastmasters International due to COVID-19 on March 16, 2020. See new guidelines February 3, 2020 Dear Club Officer, Membership dues payments for the next renewal period are now being accepted! To...
