This Week’s News
November 4, 2024
🌟 Join Us for the District 35 Toastmasters Leadership Institute! 🌟
đź—“ Date: Saturday, November 16 đź•’ Time: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM đź“Ť Location: Madison Pinney Library, Madison, WI
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!
Contests are Coming! Join us this weekend for an informational session
đź—“ Date: Sunday, November 10 đź•’ Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Contests are a fantastic way to showcase your public speaking skills in Toastmasters, whether you’re taking the stage or helping behind the scenes. This year, we’re offering both Table Topics (open to all members) and International Speech contests (requires Level 2 completion).
Key changes this year include:
- All contests after the club level will be in person.
- Volunteers are needed to help make the contests a success.
- Contests are a great opportunity to invite guests and show them what Toastmasters is all about.
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Join us for an informational session on Zoom to learn more and find out how you can get involved! See you there! Â Link to Event Details
🎯 How are your goals coming along for this year? Are you having problems hitting your self-assigned deadlines? Maybe an accountability partner can help! Fill out this form and meet someone to tag team techniques on reaching goals!  🤝
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! Â
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!