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Club Presidents: Prepare Your Team for the Toastmasters 
Brand Refresh
In just two weeks, Toastmasters International will unveil its updated image to the public. In July, you received an email containing a link and password to the Club Leader Brand Orientation webinar. Please share this information only with club officers, and ensure that they view the webinar prior to August 17.
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Free Speech Contest Forms Available for Download
In late August, all official speech contest forms will be available for free download from the Toastmasters Online Store. Downloading the forms will guarantee that you're using up-to-date forms for your speech contest.
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District Treasurers: Submit Your Year-end Audit Report
Please send your completed 2010-2011 Year-end Audit Report and supporting documents to World Headquarters by August 31. Email any questions to districtfinancialreports@toastmasters.org.
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Club Officer Training by August 31
Districts must train club officers twice per year, and the first training must be completed by August 31. Without properly trained officers, clubs cannot meet members' needs or introduce the benefits of Toastmasters to others. As a reminder, to participate in the Distinguished District Program, districts must train district officers and submit the Division and Area Governor Training Report by September 30.
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District Leaders: Prepare Your Team for the Toastmasters Brand Refresh
In just two weeks, Toastmasters International will unveil its updated image to the public. In July, you received an email containing a link and password to the District Leader Brand Orientation webinar. Please share this information only with your leadership team, and ensure that they view the webinar prior to August 17.
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Free Speech Contest Forms Available for Download
In late August, all official speech contest forms will be available for free download from the Toastmasters Online Store. Downloading the forms will guarantee that you're using up-to-date forms for your speech contest.
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Discount on Replacement Banners and Lecterns
If you purchase a customized banner, noncustomized banner or lectern by October 31, 2011, you will receive a 20 percent discount off the retail price when you use the promo code REFRESH20.
Is Your Club Hard to Find?
Help prospective members find your meeting location by updating your club information online. Be sure to include your club's most current contact information, including a phone number and email address.
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Attention DGs, LGETs and LGMs: District Leader Training Is Approaching
District Leader Training will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada, August 15-16 at Bally's Las Vegas prior to the International Convention. You'll have the opportunity to develop your core district-leadership skills, share best practices and network with other leaders, preparing you for a successful term in office. Plan to arrive no later than Sunday, August 14, so you're ready to begin on Monday morning.
Get Ready for Treasurer Training!
World Headquarters invites district treasurers to attend training prior to the Convention on Tuesday afternoon, August 16, and Wednesday morning, August 17. Join fellow district leaders in networking, sharing best practices and developing the skills you'll need for a successful year! Treasurers, please arrive by Tuesday morning, August 16. For more travel information, visit the District Finance Corner.
Area Governors: Start Your Club Visits
Area governors should begin visiting their area clubs now! Part of the district mission is to ensure every club fulfills its responsibilities to its members. To achieve this, each district must establish and maintain positive, supportive relationships with their clubs. 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 and November 30 and again from January 1 until May 31. Be prepared to conduct an effective visit, and, afterward, log in to District Central to submit the Area Governor Club Visit Report online.
LGETs: District Conference Dates
If you have dates scheduled for your future district conferences, please email the dates to districts@toastmasters.org with "Future District [your district number] Conference Dates" in the subject line.
Updated Resource for PROs and VPPRs
The Let the World Know handbook (Item 1140) has been updated to reflect the public relations industry's latest tools and techniques. You will also learn how to protect the Toastmasters brand, establish an internal communications program and develop an external public relations program for your club or district. The revised handbook will be available for download by mid-August, or you can purchase the printed version through the Toastmasters Online Store.
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Don't Forget to Assign Your Club Proxy
Your club's vote is needed! Instructions regarding your club's proxy for the 2011 Annual Business Meeting were emailed to your club president and secretary in May. If you have not received your proxy information, send a request to proxyinfo@toastmasters.org. Follow the instructions carefully to ensure your club proxy is assigned correctly. District leaders, encourage local club officers to assign their proxies.
Accredited Speaker Program Presentations at Convention
The Accredited Speaker Program is an elite, multi-level test of candidates' professional-caliber speaking skills. Only 62 Toastmasters have earned the Accredited Speaker designation. See this year's three candidates present at the final level of the Accredited Speaker Program on Friday, August 19. Results will be announced on Saturday during the World Championship of Public Speaking. For more details, check out the 2011 Convention Schedule of Events.
Who Will Be Among the Final Nine?
Watch 82 semifinalists compete for the chance to be one of the nine finalists in the World Championship of Public Speaking. The International Speech Contest Semifinals will be held on Thursday, August 18, at the Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. See the semifinal contest schedule here.
Convention Sneak Preview Podcast
To learn more about the upcoming Convention education sessions and speakers, tune in to the Toastmasters Podcast. Listen to hosts Bo Bennett and Ryan Levesque interview speakers, presenters and attendees.
Social Media: The Latest Buzz about Convention
Visit Toastmasters social media sites for Convention updates and general Toastmasters news. Follow @Toastmasters on Twitter for quick updates. Follow the Convention: #TI11.
Toastmasters Is Bigger and Better!
The results are in, and our membership has grown! With more than 270,000 members in over 13,000 clubs in 116 countries, Toastmasters International is helping more people than ever before.
Dues Increase in October
In February 2011, the Toastmasters International Board of Directors voted to increase membership dues. Beginning in October 2011, dues for all members will be $36 per six-month period. For additional information, please refer to the Dues Increase FAQ.
2010 Financial Report Now Available
View the 2010 Annual Financial Report for a detailed look at the management of Toastmasters funds.
2012-2013 Region Advisor Application Process Now Open
Are you interested in being region advisor? Or is there someone you'd like to encourage to apply for this volunteer position? Applications are now being accepted for the 2012-2013 program year.
Liability Insurance for Toastmasters Meetings
Is your meeting place or event facility asking for insurance coverage? Visit the Liability Insurance Coverage webpage to learn how to obtain a certificate of insurance, and then email a request to World Headquarters at tminsurance@toastmasters.org.
The Smedley Award Contest Is Here!
It's time to help your clubs prepare for this year's round of the original membership-building contest named in honor of Toastmasters' founder, Ralph C. Smedley. The Smedley Award competition starts August 1 and ends September 30. For more information and contest rules, visit www.toastmasters.org/membershipcontests.
Now Available: The First Youth Communication Program Module
Interpersonal Communication: A Toastmasters Youth Communication Module is now available on the Toastmasters Online Store. This module helps teens build effective listening and communication skills. The stand-alone modules can be presented by Toastmasters and non-Toastmasters alike. You can recommend this new program to any teacher, youth program administrator, church official or other adult youth-group leader interested in helping teens improve their interpersonal skills.
New Construction at the Virtual Museum
Flip through newly added historical documents in the virtual museum.
Single Sign-on Tutorial
Having trouble logging in to our website? This informational tutorial may answer some of your questions.
Online Media Resource Center
Toastmasters International's Media Center is a one-stop information source about the organization. It includes an organizational fact sheet, media coverage and news releases. The media center accommodates many audiences, most importantly members of the news media.
We're Here to Help!
Need help finding answers to your tough questions? Our Member Questions webpage offers easy access to the appropriate team at World Headquarters.
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