The first 20 clubs that add five new, dual, or reinstated members with a join date between August 1 and September 30, will receive a $50 TI gift certificate. (Members must be registered and paid by September 30, 2018, and cannot be included in any other incentive
After your club has added five new members by September 30, click the button below to request your certificates.
Accomplish this goal and you’ll qualify to receive a ‘Smedley Award’ ribbon, named in honor of Ralph Smedley, which you can display on your club’s banner. Qualifying clubs can also earn a special discount code for 10-percent off their next club order. (The discount code expires six months from the date of issue and is not valid with any other offer.)
District 1 Clubs Must Submit Directly to TI for the TI Incentive Applications and payments for members with a join date between August 1 and September 30 must be received at World Headquarters or online no later than September 30. The addition of transfer and charter members does not count toward ‘Smedley Award’ credit.
The winning clubs will be revealed online within a few weeks of the submission deadline. Winning clubs should allow up to 10 business days to receive their award if they are located in the United States, and up to 21 business days if they are outside of the United States.”
District 1 Toastmasters held its 2nd “Ultimate Open House Planning 101” on March 7th. Led by Open House Chair Yuko Oshimo, DTM participants learned the purpose of and best tips on putting on an Open House.
Donna Robinson, DTM – Reminded everyone that dues are due and gave an overview of the various Toastmasters International and District membership campaign
David Kitchen, DTM, PDG – Shared best practices on how to set up your open house so that your guests are engaged and converted to new members.
Sonya Vasquez, DTM – Offered tips on what and how to promote
Merle Singer, DTM QS – Provided an overview of the Speakers Bureau including how to request a speaker and how to become a qualified speaker.
To learn more listen to the recording of the webinar, which can be found here.
Toastmasters International is now accepting renewal payments for the April 1, 2018 – September 31, 2018 dues period. To keep your club in good standing, please submit payment by April 1st. Check with your Club Treasurer on what the process is for your club (some clubs only accept checks/cash and others can process credit card payments). Dues are $45 every six months plus your club dues (which vary by club).
Club Officers– Membership Renewal Instructions
To pay online through Club Central on the Toastmasters International Website follow these steps
Log in and select the Submit Payment option
Select the members you wish to pay for by adding them to your cart
Please remember when submitting your payment that the minimum renewal requirement is eight members—three of who must be renewing members from the previous period. This counts for DCP Goal #10.
Community Outreach—What’s That?
One of the realities of being part of a Toastmasters Club is that your membership will change over time and you’ll need to constantly recruit and add new members. At the club level, that’s the responsibility of the VP of Membership and the VP of PR. At the district level, there are many who work toward club growth. With the above in mind, It is my honor, as the District One Community Outreach Chair, to be part of that effort. I’m also blessed to have a team of like-minded Toastmasters. At various times during the week and at various locations we set up a kiosk or table decorated with banners and other District One logos. Next we pass out flyers to passersby We explain what Toastmasters is and, above all, we invite them to visit a nearby Toastmasters Club.
Simple enough, right! That said, the District One Community Outreach team needs your help. First, please send us an updated flyer that shows your club name, day, time and location of your meetings. If you’re having an upcoming Toastmaster event, such as an Open House, please send us a flyer for that, as well. Finally, if you have time, feel free to join the Outreach Team at our next outing.
Upcoming OUTREACH LOCATIONS: Westchester Park Farmers Market ~ Each Wednesday 8:30 – 1 PM Torrance Farmers Market ~ Contact Community Outreach Chair
Feel free to join us at the events above or, if you have an upcoming Toastmasters Club event, mail us your flyer and we’ll pass it out!
Everette William, Community Outreach Chair ~ E4j8will48@aol.com or 323.385.0587
6 Reasons I Became A Toastmaster ~ Patricia Williams, CC/CL
My husband, Everette Williams, had been a Toastmaster for over 14 years before I joined a club. For 12 of those14 years, I had been a “most welcome guest at many club meetings!” But one day I decided to join a club. Here are 6 reasons why!
ONE: Although I had always felt comfortable speaking before an audience, I thought being a Toastmaster would help me organize my thoughts.
TWO: I had helped with the Youth Leadership Program for years, I wanted to make that official.
THREE: In my church, I often take on leadership roles. It occurred to me that being able to better express goals and methodology would make me a better leader.
FOUR: Overtime I had come to enjoy the fellowship and camaraderie. And, again becoming an official member of a club enhanced that enjoyment.
FIVE: I enjoyed the opportunity and challenge found in self-improvement. And, Toastmasters is all about moving forward and improving.
SIX: On your Toastmasters journey, you achieve goals and move up in designations on both the communication and leadership track. With that in mind, I found a sense of pride in adding new designations after my name.
The Toastmasters Youth Leadership Program ~ INSTRUCTORS NEEDED!!! Communication and leadership skills are useful abilities at almost any age. With that in mind, Toast-masters created the Youth Leadership Program.Think of it as a program designed to teach youth from the ages of 12 – 17 the same skills adults learn at a club meeting.
All that’s needed is a room, tables, chairs and five youth from the ages of 12 to 17. Mature younger children may also be included. Then, one or two, experienced Toastmasters bring manuals, agendas, timing cards, lectern, Words of the Day and favorite quotes. They then teach the youth how to run a Toastmasters meeting. This includes Icebreaker Speeches, Speeches to Inform, Speeches to Persuade, Table Topics, and Evaluations. Programs last eight to nine weeks. The last meeting often acts as a culmination with the youth running a Toastmasters meeting and their families and friends acting as the audience.
And, by the way, any Toastmaster can start such a group. All one needs is a suitable location. Let’s not forget, a Toastmaster gets credit toward their ALS plus credit for any model speech they present. With all of the above in mind, if you’d like to be a Youth Leadership program instructor please contact Everette Williams at 323.385.0587 or e4j8will48@aol.com
My thanks to the District One Community Outreach Team: Jerry Cockrell, Yvette Ferrer, Pam Foster, Ann Guintivano, Joanne Masuguchi, Diane Wachi, Patricia Sheppard-Williams & others!
Toastmasters International is now accepting renewal payments for the October 1, 2017 – March 31, 2018 dues period. To keep your club in good standing, please submit payment by October 1st. Check with your Club Treasurer on what the process is for your club (some clubs only accept checks/cash and others can process credit card payments). Dues are $45 each six months plus your club dues (which vary by club).
Club Officers– Membership Renewal Instructions
To pay online through Club Central on the Toastmasters International Website follow these steps
Log in and select the Submit Payment option
Select the members you wish to pay for by adding them to your cart
Please remember when submitting your payment that the minimum renewal requirement is eight members—three of who must be renewing members from the previous period. This counts for DCP Goal #10.
Membership Retention Campaign
By September 15th clubs with a June 30th base of
16 members or more that renew 90% of their base, or
15 members or less that renew their base and add 5 new members
will receive a Membership Basket (valued over $60) which will include a portion of materials from the following list:
A Set of Ribbons (First Timer, Best Speaker, Best Evaluator, Best Table Topic)
On August 16th, District One Toastmasters Community Outreach Chair Everette Williams and his wife, Patricia spent the morning at the Westchester Farmers Market, introducing attendees to local clubs. There will be a Toastmasters booth at the Farmers Market on the next two Wednesday (August 23rd and 30th) from 8:30am-1pm. If your club is located in or near the Westchester community stop by to help promote your club.
The Community Outreach team is in the process of scheduling other events. If you would like more information, want to volunteer at an event, or know of an upcoming event suitable for a Toastmasters Booth please contact Everette at e4j8will48@aol.com.
The first 20 clubs that add five new, dual, or reinstated members with a join date between August 1 and September 30, will receive a $50 TI gift certificate. (Members must be registered and paid by September 30, 2018, and cannot be included in any other incentive