August 2009 District E-Newsletter

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  August 2009

Announcement
The Toastmasters Learning Connection
Toastmasters International has been working to improve both the quality and efficiency of district officer training through a new e-learning initiative, the Toastmasters Learning Connection (TLC). This will enhance the consistency of training for each district leader, while allowing officers to access learning materials at their own convenience.

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Help Your Clubs Save 10 Percent
Encourage clubs in your district to add five new members during the Smedley Award Membership Building Contest so that they can save 10 percent on their next club order.
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Features
The #1 Membership-Building Tool!
Get your clubs’ membership-building efforts off to a good start. Encourage clubs to try Speechcraft so they can demonstrate skills acquired through Toastmasters to prospective members.
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2009 International Speech Contest Winners
Want to know who won your district or region's International Speech Contest? If you had to leave early or just didn’t make it this year, don’t worry! We have the results posted.
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Action Alert
Eight Steps to a Budget
Getting ready to prepare your district’s budget? Gather your team and follow these eight simple steps.
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Area Club Visits
Start conducting Area Club visits now! Part of the district’s mission is to ensure every club fulfills its responsibilities to its members. To achieve this, establish and maintain positive, supportive relationships with each club. Area governors play a critical role in creating this relationship through club visits, which are required twice a year and should take place between July 1 – October 31 and again from January 1 – April 30. Be prepared to conduct an effective Area Club visit.
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