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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.

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).

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

District One Toastmasters Tristan de Montebello heading to the semifinalist round in the world’s largest speech contest

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On May 20, 2017 Tristan de Montebello won the District One International Speech Contest and will be advancing to the Toastmaster International semifinal rounds of the contest, vying for one of 10 spots in the World Championship of Public Speaking® to be held at the Toastmasters International Convention Friday, August 25, 2017 in Vancouver, Canada.

Tristan, a member of Del Rey Toastmasters in Marina Del Rey, California, surpassed fierce competition to win over the judges with his speech, “Pull Up Your Pants.” The speech touched on the importance of courage to live a life true to one’s self. “I knew from the beginning that I wanted to speak about courage,” explains Tristan, “but it took me 3 months and 30 drafts to discover a message that I felt was worth sharing. The journey from a single idea to a final draft was an incredible learning experience.”

In preparation for the competition, Tristan worked with Public Speaking Coach Michael Gendler, who initially agreed to mentor him for his first 3 speeches. But after one week, Tristan had given 5 speeches at 5 clubs, and Gendler quickly realized that Tristan wasn’t a typical mentee. “I had never met anyone with a work ethic like Tristan’s,” says Gendler. “He would brainstorm new ideas in the morning, deliver them to a new club in the afternoon, and then study the video footage in the evening. Then he would wake up and do it all over again.”

Tristan’s work ethic stems from a larger passion for ultra-learning, a form of self-education focused on learning hard things in less time. In 2015, he founded AboutTheStart.com to help people get more from life by learning new skills as fast as possible. “I believe learning a new skill is incredible for our overall long-term happiness. The faster we can learn it, the less likely we are to quit and the more fun and fulfillment we experience.”

Tristan’s ultra-learning journey will continue as he sets out to compete against 101 other semifinalists from districts around the world. To learn more about the Toastmasters International Convention or to register, go to https://www.toastmasters.org/events/2017-international-convention. You can also watch his semifinal speech on August 24th on-demand through the Toastmasters International website and follow @Toastmasters on Twitter to track his progress.

Toastmasters Leadership Institute a Success!

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Toastmasters Leadership Insitute July 2017

 

On July 17th, District One had another well attended Toastmasters Leadership Institute! We had over 400 in attendance! Thank you to our fabulous TLI chairs Yuko Oshimo, DTM and Brad Stauffer, DTM for an amazing event. There were well over 400 in attendance, Lance Miller shared his words of wisdom on how to make our clubs successful and all the training sessions and workshops were engaging. Thank you to all of the volunteers and trainers who helped make the day a success. District One is off to a great start!!!!!  Please share your pictures on our social media sites.

If you missed it and still need to get trained check out the District One Calendar for all of the Officer Make-Up Training Dates (more will be added in the coming weeks).  All training sessions are $5 (checks must be made payable to District One Toastmasters).

Welcome to the 2017-2018 Toastmasters Year

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Welcome to a new year in Toastmasters! Along with each of you, I look forward to a transformative experience that will bridge the skills we gain from our club meetings to our day-to-day lives and aspirations. Our theme is Envision Your Experience … because it is all about you, the member. Your Experience. Your Success.

Please visit our website often. Stay connected with important events designed to allow you to visualize your success…. and achieve it. First, we hope to see you at the upcoming Toastmasters Leadership Institute on July 15th (see below for registration details and a special video message from our keynote speaker). This flagship district event is open to all members and will include club officer training along with invaluable workshops to develop your personal success as a leader and speaker.

Looking forward to meeting each of you this year….and hearing you!

Julie Broady, DTM
District One Director, 2017-2018

District One Newsletter ~ April 2017

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For an update on the latest news from District One click HERE!

In this edition:

Updates from the Trio

  • District Director Jessica Allen, DTM – Encourages everyone to stay focused on their goals and finish the Toastmaster year strong!
  • DCP Corner from Program Quality Julie Broady, DTM – Learn about upcoming incentives and resources to support your club. See which clubs are already Distinguished or better.
  • Club Growth Director Evelyn Woolridge, DTM – Learn how the Club Growth team is working hard to build new clubs and support existing clubs to achieve excellence

Read these Articles

  • Help! How do I find a Good Speech
  • The Benefits of a Corporate Club
  • Club Spotlight – Walkers Talkers Toastmasters

Important Dates – Learn what events are coming up in District One that you won’t want to miss. We are in full swing with our contest season

Register Now for the District One Spring Conference
May 20, 2017
Crowne Plaza Redondo Beach,
300 North Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA 90278
https://districtonespringconference2017.eventbrite.com

Special pricing for Opportunity Tickets when you purchase online!
More details are available on district1toastmasters.org.
Questions? Want to donate a raffle prize? Contact district1tmconference@gmail.com

Sincerely,

Jessica Allen, DTM
District One Director

District One Newsletter ~ March 2017

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For an update on the latest news from District One click HERE!

In this edition:

Updates from the Trio

  • District Director Jessica Allen, DTM Congratulates all of our members for continuing on their communication and leadership journey.
  • DCP Corner from Program Quality Julie Broady, DTM – Learn about upcoming incentives and resources to support your club and read about clubs and members who are already shining. See which clubs are already Distinguished or better.
  • Club Growth Director Evelyn Woolridge, DTM – Learn how the Club Growth team is working hard to build new clubs and support existing clubs to achieve excellence

Read these Articles

  • Member Spotlight – IMargaret Costa & Alan Costa-Block
  • Club Spotlight – Praisemasters

Important Dates – Learn what events are coming up in District One that you won’t want to miss. We are in full swing with our contest season

Still Haven’t Paid Your Dues
Check with your Club Treasurer or other Officer and what the process is for your club. If you are a club officer you can log in to Leadership Central on https://www.toastmasters.org/ to pay dues for your club members.
Dues are $45 each six months plus your club dues (which vary by club).
The membership renewal grace period has been eliminated for anyone who doesn’t submit their dues by March 31st.
Dues renewals must be submitted by March 31st to count as DCP credit. (Goal #10).

Register Now for the District One Spring Conference
May 20, 2017
Crowne Plaza Redondo Beach,
300 North Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA 90278
https://districtonespringconference2017.eventbrite.com

Special pricing for Opportunity Tickets when you purchase online!
More details will be available soon on district1toastmasters.org.
Questions? Want to buy an ad/sponsorship packet? Contact district1tmconference@gmail.com

Sincerely,

Jessica Allen, DTM
District One Director

District One Newsletter ~ January 2017

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For an update on the latest news from District One click HERE!

In this edition:

Updates from the Trio
District Director Jessica Allen, DTM provides and overview of the new District program, the “Wall of Together”. Learn how your club can be recognized for achieving your DCP goals
DCP Corner from Program Quality Julie Broady, DTM – Learn about upcoming incentives and resources to support your club and read about clubs and members who are already shining. Get the dates for the Club Officer Makeup Trainings.
Club Growth Director Evelyn Woolridge, DTM – Learn how the Club Growth team is working hard to build new clubs and support existing clubs to achieve excellence
Read these Articles
Club Spotlight – Heart Centered Toastmasters wins 2016 “Best of Culver City Award” – Community Organization
Member Spotlight – Interview with Hannah Cowherd, President of Speak Up @ Anderson
Important Dates – Learn what events are coming up in District One that you won’t want to miss. All the Club Officer Makeup Training Dates are posted.
Register Now for the District One Spring Conference
May 20, 2017
Crowne Plaza Redondo Beach,
300 North Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA 90278
https://districtonespringconference2017.eventbrite.com

Your early bird registration of $75 gets you access to:
Keynote & Educational Speaker Craig Valentine
Leadership Breakfast Speaker Josephine Lee
Tall Tales & International Contest
And much more

Craig Valentine, MBA 1999 World Champion of Public Speaking, Motivational Speaker, Speech Coach

Josephine Lee, Motivational speaker, 2016 Third Place World Champion Speaker, Founder at The Pointe Shop, Inc.
Special pricing for Opportunity Tickets when you purchase online!
More details will be available soon on district1toastmasters.org.
Questions? Want to buy an ad/sponsorship packet? Contact district1tmconference@gmail.com
Sincerely,

Jessica Allen, DTM
District One Director