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Volume III Issue Number 9 March, 2020
TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL
NEWSLETTERDistrict 55 News and Events
District Website
Contact District Leaders
Members Corner
Officer Corner
Pathways
Promotions
Get comfortable with Club Central
Important Links
Toastmasters Website
Message from District Director, Wafae Owen, DTM
Talk Up Toastmasters (link)
Toastmasters International Club Building Event Ends
on March 31
One Team, One Dream!
What is our District Vision for 2019-20? Become a President’s Distinguished District and Make history! Can we do it? Yes, we can! The only limits are the ones we create. When we embrace our vision, we face any challenges along the journey and make our dream a reality. This can happen only with every District member’s and every Club’s participation. Let us focus on expanding our District’s potential and increasing chances to reach our dream. The company of like-minded members who share our vision is essential to attaining our goal.
I competed in different Contests and the experiences were priceless! My mentor and Club members encouraged and coached me to compete. I was so grateful for their positive support and constructive feedback. I have improved and have gained more confidence with each competition. Even though I made it to the Division level once, I always say, "I competed for the experience not for the win." I encourage you to do the same. Happy competing!
District Leadership OpportunitiesWould you like to create connections across our District? We have the right opportunities for you. Our District needs you to share your talent, and experiences with our members and make a difference in their lives. You have a lot to offer and we will coach and train you to be successful in your preferred leadership position. Leadership opportunities can be found here and Leadership resources here.All qualified candidates must run from the floor on May 16 in Corpus Christi. Please submit your intent at least 1 week before May 16 to Atheria Scott, District Leadership Committee Chair, at [email protected], so she can explain the process.
Have you ever competed in a Toastmasters Contest?If you haven’t, I encourage you to do so. Here is what competition will do for you:
• Brings out the best in you• Identifies your strengths and weaknesses• Boosts your confidence• Stops complacency• Expands your learning and development
Message from Club Growth Director, Kathy Moore, DTM
Message from Program Quality Director, Jean Ramsey, DTM
Linda Oliver, DTM, PDD District 55 Newsletter Editor [email protected]
‘Tis the Season to RenewIt’s that time of year again: time for membership renewals. Here are three tips to make your Club Renewal Program a big success.
1. Know what’s in it for each individual member and speak to that benefit. Maybe Sally really enjoysthe camaraderie; whereas, Zach is trying to get a promotion and needs to polish his presentation skills. Remind allmembers why they joined and what they have achieved so far. Of course, this means knowing each member.When was the last time you had members complete a Member Survey? Now is a good time.
2. Club Officers lead by example when they pay their dues first. Then, they let the other Club members know that allClub officers have renewed. Members will see leadership in action by the example set by their officers. In my Club, wesplit the membership list between the officers and each one reaches out to his/her own group individually.
3. Some Club members are motivated by District e-Buck$. Remind Club members about the membership promotionscurrently in place:
a. Early Birdb. Celebration of Five New Membersc. Year End Open House Promotion
Advanced Leadership Award Application SubmissionFor members currently working towards successfully completing a Club Coach role, preliminary Distinguished Club Program results will be displayed on the Distinguished Performance Report dashboards on 6/1/2020. World Headquarters will treat in-progress Club Coach appointments as successful provided the Club has met Distinguished status or higher prior to the submission of the Advanced Leadership Award Application/s.
It's Contest Season and Everyone is invited!Contests are a great showcase of Toastmasters Talent! They are also a great place to network and meet other Toastmasters. Check the Calendar for upcoming Area and Division Contests. They are admission free.
Get Ready for the Annual District Conference!District 55 will be holding its annual conference May 15-17 in the Sparkling City of Corpus Christi!Join us for Exciting Educational Sessions, Competitive District Level International Speech and Table Topics Contests, a Brilliant Business Meeting, and our Knockout Keynote Speaker, 2002 World Champion of Public Speaking, Dwayne G. Smith. Get more information and Register here.
Check your Officer Training Credit!Thanks to everyone who attended training this winter. Please check your Distinguished Club Program report on the dashboard to make sure all your Club officers who attended training received credit. Email me if you have questions. If you see any discrepancies, please report them to me no later than 3/31/2020.
Submission of Award Applications Under the Traditional ProgramTo assist with getting awards processed, World Headquarters is allowing members to submit their Advanced Leadership Award applications, starting June 1, 2020. These awards include DTM and Club Coach roles that are in progress until the end of the 2019-2020 program year. Please ensure your members complete all required projects for the awards before the June 30, 2020 deadline.
Happy St. Patrick's Day
"A Leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way."
John C. Maxwell
Current Leadership Opportunities
• District Public Relations Manager• Area I-52 Director• Area J-65 Director
Serving in District leadership is a great learning experience. Please contact the District Director at [email protected].