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Navigating Technology Tools

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Living up to the Toastmaster International goal of creating effective leaders and communicators, District ONE Toastmasters is striving to create opportunities in and outside of our club meetings to build the skills we need our day-to-day lives and aspirations.  More and more clubs are utilizing technology tools and programs that have become standard in business and professional sectors. These tools are also proving to enhance the Toastmasters experience and build new leadership capacities.  These tools will support members as they embark on the new Toastmasters International Education Program Pathways.

To support members, District ONE is offering a training on how to navigate technology tools and web-based programs on Monday, October 9th at the El Segundo LIbrary. Led by Grace Weltman, DTM, the training will provide a hands-on instruction on the following topics:

  • Accessing the Toastmasters International website (access to club and officer resources, downloading and using pre-designed flyers)
  • Understanding and using Google Apps (creating, storing and sharing documents)
  • Working and converting documents and files between Microsoft applications and Google Apps
  • Accessing District ONE forms and resources
  • Managing and constructing emails

To fully engage in the training please bring your laptop (a wireless hotspot is optional).  For more details and to register go to https://district1toastmasters.org/events/navigating-technology-tools/.  Please RSVP by Friday, October 6 at 5:00 pm.

For questions, please contact Grace Weltman, DTM at gweltman@pv174.org.

City of Long Beach Toastmasters Shines

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Deborah Hill, VP of Public Relations ~ City of Long Beach Toastmasters 

On September 7th, City of Long Beach Toastmasters held its charter ceremony at the Long Beach Main Library. In attendance were many of the District One dignitaries including District Director Julie Broady, DTM, Program Quality Director, Evelyn Woodridge, DTM, Immediate Past District Director Jessica Allen, DTM, Division E Director Richard Carbajal, DTM and Area E1 Director Melissa Ruiz, ACB, ALB. The congratulatory address was given by the Mayor of the City of Long Beach, Dr. Robert Garcia.

Rhonda Love had the opportunity to honor Cookie Johnson, wife of NBA legend Magic Johnson at the book signing for Cookie’s new book, “Believing In Magic”. It was that day that Rhonda decided she wanted to brush up and improve on her public speaking skills. In search of a nearby club, Rhonda contacted Toastmasters International and was connected to the then Club Growth Director Evelyn Woolridge. Given the ability to outreach to several local businesses and employees in the area, Evelyn immediately suggested that Rhonda start a club, and suggested she visit the Long Beach Aquarium Club to see how a great club is run.

At the time Rhonda was unaware there was great interest in Toastmaster the area, many who were familiar with Toastmasters but had never attended a meeting before, as well as past, and current Toastmasters members. With the support of the Long Beach Library, a demo meeting was held and many attended. The employees and members of the community came, the club obtained officers, and the City of Long Beach Toastmasters was chartered on June 9, 2017. City of Long Beach Toastmasters has since grown to over 25 members and continues to meet every Thursday at the Long Beach main library from 12 to 1 p.m. As the current President Rhonda Love welcomes everyone to come by and meet the club. Click here to connect with Rhonda and the club.

Steve Yu an Exemplary Mentor In and Outside of Toastmasters

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Steve Yu, Assistant Dean of Operations and Chief Financial Officer of the UCLA School of Law has been a Toastmaster for over 10 years.  Like many others, he joined to become a better speaker. Since that time, he has shared his gift with students and staff on the UCLA campus. Most recently, he gave a speech to the UCLA Alumni Council on the importance of effective communication skills when connecting with potential donors.

When called upon for assistance like many other Toastmasters he never says no. He is an active mentor and presenter in the Bruin Leaders Project, Bruin Toastmasters for UCLA-affiliated members and True Blue Toastmasters for External Affairs employees. In May 2017, he was awarded Volunteer of the Year Award by the UCLA Alumni Association. The award was given in recognition efforts to encourage other alumni to
volunteer and stay engaged with UCLA.

Donna Robinson, DTM District 1 Club Growth Director

Check out Steve in the September Issue of the Toastmasters International Magazine

For more on Steve Yu go to http://www.steveyuspeaks.com/

Shar McBee is Sharing Her Tips on Leadership

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Shar McBee is an active member of Fox Talkz Toastmasters, mentoring many members including our current president Lisa Olivis.  And for good reason:  Shar turned her volunteer leadership experience into a successful career as a keynote speaker.

Before her very first keynote at an international convention, Shar practiced each piece of the speech in separate 5 – 7 minute Toastmaster speeches.  Her first book, To Lead is to Serve, helped her get speaking engagements, and the speeches helped her sell books.  President George W. Bush called the book “profound.”

Currently, Shar is launching a new workshop, “Leadership & Yoga” and, again, she’s practicing the workshop material in small pieces at Toastmasters.  Kudos Shar!  We are proud to have you as a member of Fox Talkz.

Matthew Robinson, VPPR of Fox Talks

Check out Shar in the September Issue of the Toastmasters International Magazine

Where will Pathways take you?

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Continue your journey of personal and professional development through Pathways, Toastmasters’ new education program! As the foundation of your Toastmasters experience, Pathways is designed to help you build the competencies you need to communicate and lead.

Click here for Pathway Resources

Click here for Pathways FAQs

Why is the education program changing?

In the 2010 strategic plan, the Toastmasters Board of Directors called for the education program to be revitalized. The Board stressed the need to modernize the communication track as well as renew the focus on leadership learning in the leadership track.

The current education program has served Toastmasters for many years. However, much of the communication track hasn’t been updated since the 1970s. The Toastmasters Pathways learning experience is not a departure from the current program, because it builds on the established educational foundation. Pathways is a modernized learning experience suited to our changing global society. It offers you more benefits and more opportunities to learn, grow and meet personal and professional goals. You now have the opportunity to develop additional skills you can use not just in your club, but at your job or in your community as well.

The many benefits to members will include:

  • A learning experience tailored to your personal and professional goals
  • The opportunity to develop many skills relevant to an evolving global marketplace
  • Recognition of educational achievements that will come earlier and more frequently
  • New technological resources to improve speeches and support meeting roles
  • Online access to educational materials
  • Videos that model the skills you are learning

Click here for Pathway Resources

Click here for Pathways FAQs

Contact:

  • Pathways Chief Ambassador, Joyce Howard, DTM, PDD
    joyceatla@aol.com
    323-680-3600
  • 2017-2018 Program Quality Director, Evelyn Woolridge, DTM
    ToastmastersRISE.ew@gmail.com
    310-387-3807

Past District Governor and Region Advisor Joan Lewis, DTM receives the Presidential Citation Award

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JoanLewis, DTM with Region 2 Advisor Roz Carter, DTM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On August 24th during the Toastmaster International Convention Hall of Fame Ceremony District One Past District Governor and Region Advisor, Joan Lewis, DTM, received the Presidential Citation Award. This citation is presented to members who have shown continual support and dedication to the organization. Recipients of this citation are selected at the sole discretion of the International President.

As a member of District One since March 2001, Joan has always been supportive of the District and members meeting their goals. From starting clubs to leading the District to Select Distinguished in 2011-2012, she has exemplified the Toastmasters International Core Values. As a two time Region Advisor, she was able to take her expertise from District One to other Districts across Regions 2 & 10.

District One Congratulates Joan Lewis, DTM for this grand achievement.

Membership Renewals – Dues are Due!!!

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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

  1. Log in and select the Submit Payment option
  2. Select the members you wish to pay for by adding them to your cart
  3. Enter your credit card or debit card information
  4. Follow the prompts to process your payment

For more information about dues renewal go to https://www.toastmasters.org/footer/faq/Renewal%20Dues

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)
  • Membership Pins for VPM and Treasurer
  • Membership Building Toolkit
  • Table Talk Cards
  • Pack Word of the Day Cards
  • Four Manuals  of the club’s choice

For more details on this and other membership building incentives go to https://district1toastmasters.org/programs/incentives/ or contact Club Growth Director, Donna Robinson, DTM at all4tmmembers@gmail.com

For membership building resources go to https://district1toastmasters.org/resources/membership-building/

 

District One Fun Day – First Annual Toastmasters Day at the LA Sparks

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Thanks to Next Century Toastmasters District One has been invited to an L.A. Sparks game on August 27th at 4pm at the Staples Center. The Sparks have agreed to display each participating club’s names on the Jumbotron during the game. The District Public Relations Manager will also be there snapping pictures of our amazing members having fun.

Come as a club! Bring your family and friends!  Click here to purchase your tickets of only $25 (a value of $75).

District One Toastmasters In The Community

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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.

Transforming Your Life with Toastmasters

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District One Director - Julie Broady, DTM

Julie Broady, DTM


Fellow Toastmasters,

In these first thirty-one days, you have welcomed new club officers, strategized on the new year ahead for your club, and celebrated each other for the achievements of your members. In the next 11 months, I invite you to envision your own personal experience. What will be the sequence of your planned speeches at club meetings? Will you lead a team? Envision Your Experience (EYE). Believe in the power of you and the exponential growth that will transform your life in the coming year.

I invite you to use every speech to explore the next level of communication you will achieve in your life. How will your club meetings prepare you for the personal and professional goals you’ve set? These are the transformative skills we gain inside of Toastmasters and apply to our lives outside of Toastmasters. How will your life be transformed this year?

Write down your envisioned experience and keep it handy. Refer to this frequently. Reflect. Assess. Challenge yourself. Share with a mentor to make sure you are staying on track. Let your VP of Education know so that you’re filling roles pertinent to your envisioned experience.

Let us keep an EYE on each other and encourage one another. Looking forward to hearing and seeing you this summer!

Believing in You,
Julie Broady, DTM
District Director