District 35 Toastmasters

August DEC meeting
2025-08-09 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)

Club Officer Training (TLI)
2025-08-16 09:00 - 12:30
Attend the club officer training because:
You get to meet people from other clubs and learn from each other
You gain insight to help your club make meetings enjoyable and educational
You discover opportunities to develop new skills
Training also helps you understand your role and how it connects with other club leaders. Plus, it benefits your club—at least 4 officers attending District-sponsored training twice a year earns credit toward the Distinguished Club Status and, when all 7 officers attend, your club is eligible for District recognition!

Zoom link to register — https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/kE8yjDxSQ9WKKDvesTz0AA

Membership Renewal Made Easy
2025-08-21 19:00 - 20:00
Membership Renewal Made Easy:

Membership renewal is more than reminding people to pay their dues by September 30. Let’s explore together how best to keep the numbers of members renewing high while keeping your stress level low with Lori Geddes, DTM, and District 35 Finance Manager.

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/mAId-XSLToamvtoHJodl4g

You will receive an email from Zoom confirming your registration. You can then add the event to your calendar.

Club Public Relations Tactics
2025-08-31 19:00 - 20:30
Join Nancy McCulley, District 35 Public Relations Manager, to discuss ways you can promote your club. Meet members from clubs across the District (and beyond), network with peers, and come away more confident in your ability to tell anyone what value Toastmasters offers to them. Everyone is welcome to attend this interactive and dynamic session!
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/u0KRkYs8TT6c_Orpkv8fwA
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

If you have any questions, the registration form has space to write them. You can also email Yuriy, Program Quality Director, warhawkforlife@gmail.com

September DEC meeting
2025-09-13 09:00 - 13:00

Connecting the Dots: Pathways, CSP, and DCP
2025-09-14 19:00 - 20:30
Connecting the Dots: Pathways, CSP, and DCP

How the three “programs” interact and affect the other
Think beyond “check the box” and focus on the skills learned and meeting the member needs. When member needs and goals are met, that builds into the club goals being met.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84977920900?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 849 7792 0900
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Zoom room will open about 10 minutes before 7pm

Speechcraft: giving people a taste of Toastmasters
2025-09-18 19:00 - 20:00
Speechcraft: giving people a taste of Toastmasters

Learn what Speechcraft is and how it can be used to both introduce people to Toastmasters and bring people in to join your club.
Brandon Birrenkott, past Division Director, and member of Sentry Toastmasters and Wausau Evening Toastmasters, will share a recent Speechcraft his clubs have done. This interactive session will give you a solid overview of Speechcraft and tools to coordinate your own Speechcraft with the support of members of your club.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87465111206?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 874 6511 1206
Passcode: [REDACTED]

District 35 Fall Business Meeting
2025-09-20 09:00 - 12:00
Please watch for information on voting and credentials as well as advance information to be discussed and brought to the District Council on Saturday, Sept 20.
Watch https://district35.org/fall-business-meeting/
This event will be virtual.

Session 1: Pathways 101
2025-09-25 19:00 - 20:30
Session 1: Pathways 101

The Navigator resource
Understanding Base Camp options
Purchasing a path
Launching a project, including:

Reviewing content
Updating speech log
Mark project as complete

Entering meeting roles held (different from FTH meeting agenda tracking)
Marking your completed level as complete (and how that helps your club)

Join Zoom Meeting (same link for all three Thursday sessions)
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87695273121?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 876 9527 3121
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Zoom room will open about 10 minutes before 7pm

Program Quality Director's Office Hours
2025-10-02 19:00 - 20:30
Thursday, October 2, 7pm-8:30pm.

Zoom Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ul3oZsGbRimGXEzyW4srmw

You will receive an email from Zoom with the meeting link.

Description: Have a question about the Distinguished Club Program, contests, upcoming learning events, club membership, getting new members, or simply want to share your experience as club officer so far this year? Stop in between 7pm and 8:30pm and ask Yuriy, your Program Quality Director, anything that is on your mind. Please invite your club’s members to check this out.

Session 2: Pathways 201
2025-10-09 19:00 - 20:30
Session 2: Pathways 201

Be proactive now – review future projects and find out what’s involved
Brainstorming potential topics to meet specific project objectives – start a speech journal
Keeping track of your own progress (quick glance)
Giving feedback to other members in your club (it’s not just one assigned evaluator that can help a member improve)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87695273121?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 876 9527 3121
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Zoom room will open about 10 minutes before 7pm

October DEC meeting
2025-10-11 09:00 - 13:00

Unlock the Full Potential of Your Club’s Free Toast Host Website-Part 1
2025-10-12 19:00 - 20:30
Is your club ready to get more out of its Free Toast Host (FTH) site?
In this two-part hands-on training, you’ll learn how to:

Create and edit meeting agendas with ease
Generate reports to track member roles and participation
Build new pages to promote programs and share information
Manage email distribution lists for new members
Customize the “Contact Us” form to fit your club’s needs
And more!

Whether you’re brand new to Free Toast Host or looking to sharpen your skills, this workshop will give you the tools and confidence to manage your club website effectively.

Where:
Zoom (no registration required)
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89716004404?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 897 1600 4404
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Facilitator:
Kris Pool, DTM

Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your club’s online presence and make managing your FTH website a breeze!

Unlock the Full Potential of Your Club’s Free Toast Host Website-Part 2
2025-10-19 19:00 - 20:30

Session 3: Pathways 301 (for all club officers – you are ALL base camp managers)
2025-10-23 19:00 - 20:30
Session 3: Pathways 301 (for all club officers – you are ALL base camp managers)

How to approve or deny a level completion
Submitting letter of recognition to an employer (Levels 3-5)
Viewing a member’s progress through a path
Give recognition at a meeting (with a member’s certificate of completion)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87695273121?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 876 9527 3121
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Zoom room will open about 10 minutes before 7pm

Club Public Relations Tactics
2025-10-26 18:00 - 19:30
Club Public Relations Tactics
Sunday, October 26, 6pm-7:30pm

Join Nancy McCulley, District 35 Public Relations Manager, to discuss ways you can market your club. Meet members from clubs across the District (and beyond), network with peers, and come away more confident in your ability to tell anyone what value Toastmasters offers to them. Everyone is welcome to attend this interactive and dynamic session!

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/8qFqs0XeSFS9CsnqTV4HDg

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

If you have any questions, the registration form has space to write them. You can also email Yuriy, Program Quality Director, warhawkforlife@gmail.com.

Fox Speaks Toastmasters Spook-a-Thon
2025-10-28 18:15 - 20:30
Fox Speaks Toastmasters Spook-a-Thon
Menasha Festival Foods
1355 Oneida St.
Menasha, WI 54952

Join us in person or on Google Meets for our Annual Halloween Humor and Family Friendly Spook-a-Thon. Costumes are desired but not required. Feel free to bring a friend.
There will be time to show off your costume, meet new people, free snacks, and share fun Halloween Tales.

International and Humorous Speech Contests: your path to confidence and personal growth
2025-10-30 19:00 - 20:00
International and Humorous Speech Contests: your path to confidence and personal growth
Thursday, October 30, 7pm-8pm Central Time

Description: Contest season starts soon. This Toastmasters year District 35 is having the International and Humorous Speech Contests. Come learn about each contest and how you can meet your goals by competing in one, or both! Join John Scott, member of Love of Laughter Toastmasters Club, in this fun, interactive, learning lab, and come away with appreciation of humor as the newest tool in your communication and leadership arsenal.

Zoom Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/JnqE_gVDTK21o-eB-yFNlA

November DEC meeting
2025-11-08 09:00 - 13:00

In-person Toastmasters Leadership Institute and Club Officer Training
2025-11-15 12:30 - 16:30
In-person Toastmasters Leadership Institute and Club Officer Training

Saturday, November 15
12:30pm-4:15pm
Community Room at the New Berlin Library, 15105 W. Library Lane, New Berlin, WI 53151

Register here: https://forms.gle/qFmRDyRMKWfFU3iC9

Contact Yuriy Ksenidi, Program Quality Director, for more information: warhawkforlife@gmail.com

Club Public Relations Tactics
2025-11-30 18:00 - 19:00
Club Public Relations Tactics
Sunday, November 30, at 6pm Central Time.
Join Nancy McCulley, District 35 Public Relations Manager, to discuss ways you can market your club and build trust with people in your community. Meet members from clubs across the District (and beyond), network with peers, and come away more confident in your ability to tell anyone what value Toastmasters offers to them. Everyone is welcome to attend this interactive and dynamic session!
Register in advance for this meeting:: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/JTW1sbczQIKehEDTXfSc8g
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
If you have any questions, the registration form has space to write them. You can also email Yuriy, Program Quality Director, warhawkforlife@gmail.com.

Intro to Leadership
2025-12-06 09:00 - 12:00
Learn about leadership skills, tools and concepts ahead of taking your next step. Teamwork, sharing your vision and building success are all part of leadership — hear about how to identify, develop and exercise these skills in your job, your community and your Toastmasters experience!
Sessions include:

Leadership in the team environment

Characteristics of effective leaders

Developing your leadership skills

Improving management skills

The runway: Frontloading for success.

This is NOT an officer training/TLI, it is not part of your club success program. It IS a great opportunity to focus on your goals and how to accomplish them!

Register https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/pdB8_LyxQ7m_XVRU_0BXrA
and we will see you on December 6!

December DEC meeting
2025-12-13 09:00 - 13:00

Make your next club event bold with Canva!
2025-12-18 19:00 - 20:00
Make your next club event bold with Canva!

Thursday, December 18, 7pm-8pm
Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/LoCsJDpiSEmkZSLD8S33dQ

Presented by Teri McGregor, Past District 35 Director
Learn how to elevate your club’s marketing with Canva. Canva is an easy-to-use online design tool that lets anyone create professional-looking graphics, flyers, and social media content with drag-and-drop simplicity. In this one-hour session we’ll cover why it’s useful, and how to create simple, eye-catching flyers and social media posts. You’ll also learn how to apply the Toastmasters Brand Manual in Canva to keep your designs polished and on-brand. Perfect for anyone looking to quickly improve their club’s promotional materials.

Attendees who want to follow along during this session are encouraged to create an account (free) with Canva.com

Virtual Club Officer Training
2026-01-03 09:00 - 12:30
Registration:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/wiLPzP0qRc6Cs3R6MoAOqQ
Meeting Registration – Zoom

January DEC meeting
2026-01-10 09:00 - 13:00

Virtual Club Officer Training
2026-01-29 18:00 - 21:30
Registration:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/YgQUU6IDS_KwH5xk0Trd1Q
Meeting Registration – Zoom

Combined Areas speech contest: A1, A2, A3, & A4
2026-02-07 09:00 - 16:30
Areas A1, A2, A3, & A4 combined speech contest
New Berlin library
15105 Library Lane

Central Division Combined Area C1,C2,&C3 Contest
2026-02-07 11:00 - 14:00
Fitchburg Public Library

5530 Lacy Rd, Fitchburg, WI 53711

Doors Open at 10 am

Contest Runs From 11am-2pm

Area Contest Chair Spring Sun springxsun@gmail.com

Area Director Contact Robert Lambert earnhardtfan24@frontier.com

February DEC meeting
2026-02-14 09:00 - 13:00
