Visit 9 different clubs (at least 7 of which must be in District 25)
that you are not already a member of and serve in an agenda-ed role at each meeting.
Submit agendas or screen shots from each meeting reflecting which role you held
as well as brief description of your experiences and earn an
“Inspired by You” district focus pin.
(one award per member per year)
Click here to complete form with agendas and description!
Members who have met requirements for Nemileta Networking Nine
Chuck Mencke
Ernestina Pinones
Club Officer Resources
- Hybrid Meeting Tips – added 7/9/21
- Club Officer Resources – Toastmasters International
- Club Officer Tools – Toastmasters Intrnational
- Leadership Central Toastmasters International
- Club/District Powerpoint Template *added 8/2018
- Club Officer 360 Degree Evaluation added 7/9/21
- Club & District Websites from Toastmasters International Website
- D25 Web Page with Website Information
- D25 Website video – navigating website – added 7/16/21
- Club Leadership Handbook *linked to most up-to-date version on TI site
- Club Officer Roles & Tutorial (log-in required) – be sure to view ‘summary’ and ‘tutorial’ *added 7/2016
- Distinguished Club Program and Club Success Plan (PDF) *linked to most up-to-date version on TI site
- Club Success Plan (portion of DCP Program & CSP document) (PDF) – added 7/2021
- DCP Goal #9 – Training Record keeping (related to newly chartered clubs) – added 10/5/19
- Club Officer Election Procedure – Script – added 4/8/19
- DCP Worksheet Word Version PDF Version
A worksheet to follow up on all 10 goals of the Distinguished Club Program. – updated 7/1/21 - Application for Membership *updated 8/15/2020
Application for membership to your Toastmasters Club. - Tips for Success from Toastmasters International
- Club Constitution and Bylaws
Standard documents governing operations of Toastmasters Clubs, with information on membership, dues, elections, etc. This can also be found on Toastmasters International website also – Catalog 210C.
Corporate Program Support
- One Weird Trick to Get 30 Members in Your Corporate Club – Presentation by Allan Pickering
Club Meeting Resources
- Virtual Club Meeting Resources from Region 3 – Tips & Tricks – added 4/4/20
- Compilation of Information for Online Meetings – added 4/4/20
- Virtual meeting Backgrounds – Virtual Meeting Backgrounds
- Virtual meeting Backgrounds – Core Values
- Virtual meeting Timing Backgrounds – Green, Yellow, Red
- Virtual Stop Light Timing Backgrounds – Start, Green, Yellow, Red
- Virtual meeting Backgrounds – Banners & Logos
- Few Examples of Backgrounds – for more example click on category above to go to Toastmasters International for full set of backgrounds.
2 District 25 clubs must work together for this one!
Have 2 or more members of each club join four consecutive meetings of the other club
(2×4 =8 meetings minimum total) and help out and both clubs will earn
Intentionally Inspirational ribbons.
You will need to submit a brief write up of how the clubs helped each other,
and at least 1 photo, along with contact info for officers of both clubs
and some basic information about each meeting.
Each club must submit the information for their contributions,
incentive awarded only once both submissions received.
Click here to complete form with details of meetings and photo(s)!
Toastmasters.org Links
Helpful Information for Leadership Team
- Letter to Area Directors 2021-2022 – added 6/22/20
- Letter to Division Directors 2021-2022 – added 6/22/20
- Key Dates 2020-2021 – updated 12/31/20
- Key Dates 2021-2022 – updated 5/17/21
- Area Director Talking Points 2021-2022 – added 6/22/2021
- 10 Signs of a Struggling Club and How to Help
- SMART Goal Setting and Action Plan – updated 6/24/19
- Creating Business Cards – updated 6/27/20
- Name Tents – Divisions
Recognition Program - District/Division/Area
In this section of our website, you’ll find information that may be useful in your office.
Area Director Club Visit Resources
In this section of our website, you’ll find information that may be useful in your office.
Area Director Manuals and Programs
In this section of our website, you’ll find information that may be useful in your office.
Division Director and Senior Leadership Resources
In this section of our website, you’ll find information that may be useful in your office.
Support Structure - District 25
In this section of our website, you’ll find information that may be useful in your office.
Open House
Why have an Open House? To celebrate good times, invite and engage guests!
Open houses are meetings designed to be fun and are great ways to introduce new people to your club.
Click here to complete form with photo(s) and agenda!
Your photo(s) will appear on our D25 website!
Check out our Club Celebrations page – click here
There is a monthly drawing for $25 TI bucks for clubs who submit photos.
Submit information by the 3rd of the month following your open house
to take part in the drawing.
Drawing will take place on the 10th of each month.
Ribbons for club showing proof of open house will be mailed to
Club President. Only one ribbon per TM year.
For more information about open house meetings, click here.
For helpful resources for open houses, click here.
Consider sending photos to Toastmasters International too!
Click here for guidelines for sending photos to Toastmasters International
Double the fun and your winnings! Make your open house a
Golden Gavel meeting too!
If your club is the winner, AND it is a Golden Gavel meeting, Click here for rules for Golden Gavel meetings.
Monthly Drawing Winners
July – Nissan
August – None
September – Afterburners*
October – Texas Talkers*
November –
December –
January –
February –
March –
April –
May –
June –
*Double winner – Open House/Golden Gavel Meeting
Memberships & Marketing Resources
Moments of Truth – go to Education Resource Page – click here
Electronic Media Kit (Toastmasters International)
Media Kit (PDF)
Fact Sheet (Toastmasters International)
Toastmasters International – Best Practices – Find-A-Club
Public Speaking Tips from Toastmasters International
Tips for Success from Toastmasters International
Marketing Resources – Toastmasters International website
Publicity and Promotion Handbook (Let The World Know)
Social Media Workshop recorded May 28, 2020
Creating Business Cards Instruction Document – updated 6/27/20
Toastmasters International Business Card Downloads
Virtual Guest Packet – Links to suggested documents for virtual guest packet
(Check in the ‘Helpful Documents & Flyers for Download’ section of this page for flyers for virtual meetings)
Helpful link from Toastmasters International – added 10/7/20
Welcome Letter for guest packet – community *updated 11/11/19 – needs to be personalized
Welcome Letter for guest packet – corporate *added 11/11/19 – needs to be personalized
Guest card
Member Application
Pathways – Paths, Levels, Projects 2-page doc
The Benefits of Toastmasters Membership *updated 3/2019
Find Your Voice Brochure (99)
Your Path to Leadership (101)
All About Toastmasters (124)
Features, Benefits and Value Chart
Ice Breaker – test drive first project in Pathways
Club Open House Information
Helpful information from Toastmasters International – “How to Host An Open House”
Additional information from Toastmasters International – “From Paltry to Plenty”
Open House Planner document (presented at past Marketing Workshops)
Notes from Workshop 1/21/2012
Guest card
Meeting Invitation
Flyers from Toastmasters International – specifically designed for Open Houses
Presentations from Toastmasters International – specifically designed for Open Houses
Open House Power Point Presentation from Toastmasters – 10/8/2020
Member Application
How to Overcome Phobias in the Workplace (Msn.com/career builders)
How Good is Your Club? (evaluation checklist)
Features, Benefits and Value Chart
20 tips for 20 Members
7 Tips for keeping club members
Attract, recruit, and retain members
Five Things
Free Stuff from Toastmasters International
Gain and retain members
Turn guests into members
Even more membership building ideas
Famous Toastmasters
Member Survey
The Benefits of Toastmasters Membership *updated 3/2019
Welcome Letter for guest packet – community *updated 11/11/19
Welcome Letter for guest packet – corporate *added 11/11/19
Flyers for promoting your Toastmasters Club and finding new members.
Most flyers can be modified to include your club information.
Develop Your Leaders From Within (PDF): A brochure designed for promoting Toastmasters to businesses and organizations. The brochure includes information about Toastmasters, notable corporate clubs, testimonials and details on how to sponsor a club.
Check out information available from Toastmasters International
Flyers from Toastmasters International – specifically designed for Open Houses
Helpful Documents and Flyers For Download
To be added soon.
New Member Resources
In this section of our web site you’ll find information that may be useful to a new member.
If you can’t find information you’re looking for and which you think might be helpful to others as well, please let us know by emailing to the Webmaster.
New Member Orientation (power point from TI) – added 8/3/21
Orienting New Members – added 8/3/21
New Member Induction Ceremony – added 8/3/21
Consider putting some of these documents in a new member ‘transition packet’ to assist the new member for a smooth transition before receiving materials from Toastmasters International
New Member Tools – Toastmasters International
New Member Experience Survey – added 7/9/21
Letter sent to new members by Toastmasters International – updated 10/3/19
Facts for First Timers from Toastmasters International
How to Join – Information from Toastmasters International
New Member Experience – from Toastmasters International
Club Experience – video from Toastmasters International – updated 4/2018
Pathways Ice Breaker sample project #1 –
Ice Breaker – online version
Ice Breaker – pdf version
Master Your Meetings *new 2/7/17
A Guide to Quality in the Club
A Toastmaster Wears Many Hats (description of meeting roles)
Mastering The Art of Effective Feedback
How I Would Like to be Introduced – updated 8/3/21
Expand Your Horizons – Success/Leadership & Success/Communication Programs
Resource on Toastmasters International Site
District Website Information from Toastmasters International
Club Website Information from Toastmasters International
Club Website Information – D25 Site
Logos, Images & Templates
Images from Toastmasters International Gallery (including past Toastmaster magazine covers) *added 10/2018
(make sure you click through from categories – currently only ‘Public’ but sub-categories under ‘Pubic’)
Brand Portal (Toastmasters International)
Brand Manual
Printing Guidelines
Club & District Stationery
Design Elements
Customized Marketing Materials (Flyers, advertisement, brochures)
Trademark Use Request
Stock Images
Positioning Statement
2021-2022 District Focus – Inspired by You
Toastmasters International Logo
Speech Contest Resources
Please print out forms and send improvement ideas to lolastone@d25toastasters.org.
District 25 Area/Division Speech Contest Schedule
Speech Contest Training Zoom Replay – 2/9/21
Passcode: C5@db^%8
Scripts, agendas, contest chair briefing below in specific subject area below on this web page
Added 3/25/20 – Documents from 3/24/20 Zoom Meeting:
Power Point (in pdf format) – click here
Cheat Sheet for those involved in virtual contests – click here Revised 01/14/21
Contest Rule Book
Official Speech Contest Rulebook from Toastmasters International – 2021-2022
Explanation of changes – added 7/9/21
District Level International Speech Contest Video Release Form – *added 3/28/19
Toastmasters International Contest Information – Click here
Contest Chair’s Resources
Dignitary List – 2019-2020 *updated 2/14/20
-updated periodically during contest season
Contest Chair Checklist *updated 1/7/2021
Contest Preparation Timeline
Contest Chair Briefing VIRTUAL – *updated 4/19/21
Contest Chair Briefing *updated 2/26/20
Contest Roles & Responsibilities
Contest Picture Guidelines
Contest Evaluation/Guidelines document used by District Representative *9/7/18
Scripts
Table Topics & International Division Contest (2021) *updated 04/13/21
Table Topics & International Area Contest (2021) *updated 02/27/21
International & Evaluation Division Contest (2020) *updated 2/15/20
International VIRTUAL Area Contest – 2-contests – added 3/22/20 – updated 4/3/20
International VIRTUAL Area Contest – 3-contests – added 3/22/20 – updated 4/3/20
International VIRTUAL Division Contest – added 4/3/20 – updated 4/22/20
International & Table Topics Area Contest (2019) *updated 1/10/2019
International & Table Topics Division Contest (2019) *updated 1/10/2019
Forms & Signs
Speaker’s Certificate of Eligibility & Originality – Form 1183 *updated 02/04/21
-Contestants must complete form before contest and sign at the contest
Speech Contestant Profile – Form 1189 Used for contestant interviews – *updated 02/04/21
Evaluation Contestant Notes – Form 1177
Contestant Speaking Order Table Topics & International Speech Contest – Updated 11/22/20
Contestant Speaking Order Evaluation & International Contest – Updated 11/22/20
Contestant Speaking Order Evaluation Contest
Contestant Speaking Order International Contest
Contestant Speaking Order Table Topics Contest
Contest Sign In Sheet
Stop Signs for Contests – Put outside the doors while contest is in progress
Direction signs – With arrows to direct attendees to event
Contest Flyers & Agendas
Official District and Toastmasters International Logos
Preparation of Contest Flyer *updated 1/6/20
Instructions for Agenda Preparation
Sample Contest Flyer *added 12/12/19
Division Table Topics & International Contest Virtual Agenda Template – added 4/13/21
Area Table Topics & International Contest Virtual Agenda Template – added 2/26/21
Area International Contest Agenda Template VIRTUAL 2-Contest – added 3/22/20 – updated 4/3/20
Area International Contest Agenda Template VIRTUAL 3-Contest – added 3/22/20 – updated 4/3/20
Division International Contest Agenda Template VIRTUAL – added 4/3/20
Certificates
Modify samples below as needed
Certificate Preparation & Presentation – updated 1/6/20
Certificate of Appreciation for Contest Helpers, Chief Judge, etc. (.doc) – updated 1/6/20
Certificate of Participation (all contestants) (.doc) – updated 1/6/20
Thank you for providing facility (.doc) – updated 1/6/20
Third Place Winner (.doc) – updated 1/6/20
Certificates Provided by Toastmasters International
First Place Winner – Form 510A
Second Place Winner – Form 510B
Third Place Winner – Form 510C
Participation – Form510C
Toastmasters International Timing Cards
images below
Chief Judge’s Resources
Virtual Chief Judges Reference – *updated 02/08/21
Chief Judge’s Report *updated 10/15/20
Chief Judge’s Briefing – *updated 02/08/21
Virtual Tiebreaking Judge’s Briefing – *updated 02/04/21
Forms
Judge’s Certificate of Eligibility & Code of Ethics – Form 1170 *updated 01/19/21
Speech Contest Time Record Sheet – Form 1175 used by timekeepers – 10/15/20
Contest Counter’s Tally Sheet – Form 1176 used by ballot counters – updated 10/15/20
Notification of winners – Form 1182 Listing of winners advancing to next level – updated 10/15/20
Results Form (announcement of winners – Form 1168 – *updated 02/10/21
Contest-Ballot-Judges-Evaluation – Form 1179 – *updated 01/19/21
Contest-Ballot-Tiebreaking Judge-Evaluation – Form 1179A – *updated 01/19/21
Contest-Ballot-Judges-International*- Form 1172 – *updated 01/19/21
Contest-Ballot-Tiebreaking Judge-International* – Form 1188 – *updated 01/19/21
Contest-Ballot-Judges-Humorous- Form 1191 – *updated 01/19/21
Contest-Ballot-Tiebreaking Judge-Humorous – Form 1191A – *updated 01/19/21
Contest-Ballot-Judges-Table Topics- Form 1180 – *updated 01/19/21
Contest-Ballot-Tiebreaking Judge-Table Topics – Form 1180A – *updated 01/19/21
Contest-Ballot-Judges-Tall Tales- Form 1181 – *updated 01/19/21
Contest-Ballot-Tiebreaking Judge-Tall Tales – Form 1181A – *updated 01/19/21
- *Complete eligibility requirements, and all other rules, can be found in the current contest rule book – link at top of this page.
Below is an excerpt from the rule book related to education requirements for the International Speech Contest:
- Contestant must have completed six speech projects in the Competent Communication manual or a minimum of two levels in the Toastmasters Pathways learning experience.
- However, a charter member of a club chartered less than one year before the club contest is permitted to compete without having
completed this requirement. - The club must have officially chartered before the area contest.
More Speech Contest Information
How to Tell Tall Tales – March 2013 Toastmaster magazine
Your Must Be Kidding: Tall Tales Are a Tall Order – September 2014 Toastmaster magazine
Links to tutorials and FAQs, and more on Toastmasters International website
District Webinar for Contest Chairs – contest training 9/1/2016
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI) Resources
District Event Cancellation Policy – effective 1/2/19
Evaluation Form – updated 2/23/18
Sign-in Form
Club Officer Positions Name Tents
Toastmasters International Club Officer Training Materials
(found trough District Leader Tools on TI site)
Toastmasters International Resource Library – Category: Club Officer Training
Listing of what is available from Toastmasters International
PRESIDENT
Manual
Slide Show – PDF
Slide Show – PPT
Tutorial video can be viewed by officer
VP EDUCATION
Manual
Slide Show – PDF
Slide Show – PPT
Video can be viewed by officer
VP MEMBERSHIP
Manual
Slide Show – PDF
Slide Show – PPT
Tutorial video can be viewed by officer
VP PUBLIC RELATIONS
Manual
Slide Show – PDF
Slide Show – PPT
Tutorial video can be viewed by officer
SECRETARY
Manual
Slide Show – PDF
Slide Show – PPT
Tutorial video can be viewed by officer
TREASURER
Manual
Slide Show – PDF
Slide Show – PPT
Tutorial video can be viewed by officer
SERGEANT AT ARMS
Manual
Slide Show – PDF
Slide Show – PPT
Tutorial video can be viewed by officer
TRAINING CLUB LEADERS
BUILDING A HEALTHY TEAM
Download workbook
Download manual
Download PDF
Download PPT
BUILDING ON ACHIEVEMENT FOR CONTINUED SUCCESS
Download manual
Download PDF
Download PPT
CREATING A QUALITY CLUB
Download manual
Download PDF
Download PPT
ENHANCING EVLAUTIONS
Download manual
Download PDF
Download PPT
LEADING THE CLUB TO SUCCESS
Download manual
Download PDF
Download PPT
CLUB SPONSOR, MENTOR, COACH TRAINING FROM TOASTMASTERS INTERNTIONAL
TRAINING ACTIVITIES FROM TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL
AREA AND DIVISION DIRECTOR TRAINING – TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL
Education Resources
In this section of our web site you’ll find information that may be useful for education in Toastmasters.
If you can’t find information you’re looking for and which you think might be helpful to others as well, please let us know by emailing to the Webmaster.
Pathways Program – Education Materials
Pathways Resource Page
Pathways Evaluation Forms for download
Traditional Program – Education Materials
Education Materials – Toastmasters International
Additional Education Information – Toastmasters International
Club/District Powerpoint Template *added 8/2018
Leadership Excellence Series – click here to download directly from TI
Toastmasters International’s The Leadership Excellence Series is a set of presentations addressing the subject of leadership. Members will learn about the skills they will need to be successful leaders inside and outside of Toastmasters.
Visionary Leader | PDF | PPT
Developing A Mission | PDF | PPT
Values & Leadership | PDF | PPT
Goal Setting & Planning | PDF | PPT
Delegate to Empower | PDF | PPT
Building a Team | PDF | PPT
Giving Effective Feedback | PDF | PPT
The Leader as a Coach | PDF | PPT
Motivating People | PDF | PPT
Service & Leadership | PDF | PTT
Resolving Conflict | PDF | PPT
Better Speaker Series – click here to download directly from TI
Toastmasters International’s The Better Speaker Series is a set of presentations offering instruction on basic speaking skills. Designed to be delivered by members to their clubs, presentations in this series provide new speaking techniques and facts that can help all club members develop their communication skills.
Beginning Your Speech | PDF | PPT
Concluding Your Speech | PDF | PPT
Controlling Your Fear | PDF | PPT
Impromptu Speaking | PDF | PPT
Selecting Your Topic | PDF | PPT
Know Your Audience | PDF | PPT
Organizing Your Speech | PDF | PPT
Creating an Introduction | PDF | PPT
Preparation & Practice | PDF | PPT
Using Body Language | PDF | PPT
Successful Club Series – click here to download directly from TI
Toastmasters International’s The Successful Club Series is a set of presentations addressing the subject of quality club meetings. Members will learn about the skills and standards they must strive to achieve for their club to be successful.
Moments of Truth – *updated 7/16
– Moments of Truth – Complete Module | PDF
– Moments of Truth Worksheet | PDF
– Moments of Truth Wall Chart | PDF
– Moments of Truth Powerpoint Slides | PPT
Finding New Members for your Club | PDF | PPT
Evaluate to Motivate | PDF | PPT
Closing the Sale | PDF | PPT
Creating Best Club Climate | PDF | PPT
Meeting Roles and Responsibilities | PDF | PPT
Mentoring
– Mentoring | PDF | PPT
– Mentor Interest Survey
– Mentee Assignmnt Notice
– Mentor Assignment Notice
– Mentor Certificate
– How to Manage Your Club’s Mentor Program
Keeping the Commitment
– Keeping the Commitment | PDF | PPT
– Toastmasters’s Promise
Going Beyond Our Clubs | PDF | PPT
How To Be a Distinguished Club
– How to Be A Distinguished Club (D25 version/Pathways) PDF | PPT – added 7/10/20
– Distinguished Club Program & Club Success Plan
Toastmasters Education Program | PDF | PPT
Road to Distinguished Toastmaster Information
Pathways and Traditional Programs – click here to see full details
DTM – Information from Toastmasters International – Traditional and Pathways
Traditional Program – Education Award Applications
Advanced Leader (ALS) and DTM Award Application
ALS: Prequisite: Complete the High Performance Leadership, Year of Service as a District Officer, Successful Club Coach, Sponsor, Mentor, or Specialist, AND complete the “old” Competent Leader prior to June 30, 2008 or the Advanced Leader Bronze Award (above),
DTM: Prequisite: Complete the Advanced Leader Silver (or AL prior to June 30, 2006) and the Advanced Communicator Gold (or ATMG prior to June 30, 2006).
High Performance Leadership Flyer
Historical Information
Competent Communicator – objectives & evaluations
Competent Communication Manual – pdf format – added 6/11/18
> Project #1 The Ice Breaker – added 6/11/18
> Project #2 Organize Your Speech – added 6/11/18
> Project #3 Get To The Point – added 6/11/18
> Project #4 How To Say It – added 6/11/18
> Project #5 Your Body Speaks – 6/11/18
> Project #6 Vocal Variety – added 6/11/18
> Project #7 Research Your Topic – added 6/11/18
> Project #8 Get Comfortable With Visual Aids – added 6/11/18
> Project #9 Persuade With Power – added 6/11/18
> Project #10 Inspire Your Audience – added 6/11/18
Advanced Manuals – listing
Advanced Manuals – description/objectives
Advanced Manuals – objectives/evaluation guidelines
Expanding Your Horizons – Success/Leadership and Success/Communication Programs*