How do you bring members together for planning the year ahead? How do you bring in suggestions for improving the club? Let's talk about the tools to bring in more participation and ideas for the year! How do you survey? How do you facilitate real time discussion? Whose job is this? During regular meeting time […]

Just like with speeches and Table Topics, delivering basic information can be easier when you're prepared ahead.  We'll talk through timing, audience and vocabulary challenges and get ready for confident communication!   Join us on Zoom!   Suggested prework:  Think of two examples of information you want to deliver confidently. Spoiler alert:  examples about Toastmasters […]

This Lunch and Learn is scheduled for an hour, but we should be done at 30 minutes; additional time is available for questions and networking. Corporate clubs have some great advantages when it comes to attracting and encouraging members; is your club using all the tools available? Employee networks, social media and corporate events are […]

The Fall District Council Meeting will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2024. Proposed agenda items for the September 14, 2024 District Council Meeting should be submitted to the District Director in writing by August 17, 2024. Virtual Only

Building new clubs mean more people benefit from Toastmasters, that there are more ideas at training and more voices at contests, but clubs only happen with cooperation and support from members in the District.  Find out how club sponsor, club mentor and taking part in demo/intro meetings can help build clubs and garner you some […]

Calling all VPEs, Presidents and Secretaries!  Do you know what tools you have in Pathways?  Do you know what to do when a member finishes a level?  Find out this and more, MUCH more when Keith and Keith share great information on Pathways Basecamp managing! Keith Hardy, DTM and Keith Cumiskey, DTM will both bring […]

Table Topics isn't just the most fun part of many meetings, it's a great way to build cohesion among members and it's a less threatening way to develop the same communication skills we use during interviews.  No wonder it's a fundamental part of Toastmasters!  (Spoiler alert: it's also one of our spring contests!) Let's go […]

Hybrid, in-person component in Northern Division

Mentoring builds new skills in experienced Toastmasters, it focuses and supports new Toastmasters, and it can build longevity and goal-focused culture for your club!  How can you bring a mentoring program to your club?  Susan Brushafer, Division A Director and experienced mentoring program creator, will share her tools and ideas for community and corporate clubs. […]

This isn't a breakaway Marvel Universe movie coming out soon! High Performance Leadership projects are required in half the paths out there, and Distinguished Toastmaster projects are one of the requirements for the revered Distinguished Toastmaster Award.  Find out what they are, what's required, and in some cases how you can even get access to […]