This Week’s News

November 11, 2024

🌟 Join Us for the District 35 Toastmasters Leadership Institute! 🌟

🗓 Date: Saturday, November 16 🕒 Time: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM 📍 Location: Madison Pinney Library, Madison, WI 💰 Cost: FREE!

This in-person event is a fantastic opportunity to share best practices, brainstorm processes, and connect with fellow Toastmasters from across the District. This TLI is also officer training for your Club success points!

What to Expect:

  • Discover the art of giving supportive, actionable feedback—because evaluation isn’t just for speeches!
  • Engage in interactive breakout sessions for officers to discuss best practices, share ideas, and solve problems together.
  • Participate in discussions about club processes: Are there any missing steps? Does everyone know their tasks?
  • Gear up for contest season! Learn about opportunities for growth and teamwork.

Don’t miss out on this chance to enhance your Toastmasters experience and network with peers. See you there! 🎉

Please RSVP on Eventbrite so we have adequate seating — we look forward to seeing you!

Social Media and Marketing Your Club

đź—“ Date: Saturday, November 23 đź•’ Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

🔗 Link: Link to Event Details

Join Bryson Bernarde for some great information on club PR!  Attract new members and get information out on social media. Think about marketing your club! Get your whole team together.

This may be aimed at VPPRs but all are welcome!

Club Presidents and VPEs: If you’re getting ready for a membership drive or open house and your club needs help, reach out to other clubs to Collaborate Excellence! The ACEs program encourages clubs to support one another, whether it’s for one event or additional mentoring — the helped club gets some sterling support, and the helping club garners sweet sweet District Dollars đź’° and bling! đź’Ž

And once you’re done, please fill in this form to track activity. 

If your club is still polishing its Club Success Plan and you missed the September 30 deadline, mail it to Theresa before December 31 for $10 in District Dollars! Get those action items assigned!  

The season for sharing is quickly approaching. Take part by telling fellow D35 Toastmasters about your club’s recent or upcoming activities. Include innovative, exciting, unique, accomplishments or plans. Cite events, meetings, and member successes. By November 29, send your articles for publication in December’s D35 Edge newsletter. Please keep articles under 400 words and include pictures. Send to Susan Brushafer at sfbdotw@charter.net. Enquiring Toastmasters want to learn!

We’re excited to expand our network and are seeking connections to organizations or individuals who might be interested in joining Toastmasters. If you know of any businesses, community groups, or leaders who could benefit from our programs, we’d love to hear from you!

Please share the name and contact details of a key decision-maker or group leader who might be interested. Your recommendations can make a meaningful difference in their growth and success through our valuable resources.

Click here to submit a lead!

You can also send leads to Yuriy Ksenidi, Club Growth Director, warhawkforlife@gmail.com. If the name of the person/company leads to a productive discussion with that individual, your club can earn District Dollars!