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September 2011

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SEPTEMBER 2011  
 

  • Dues Renewals  - October 1 Deadline

    As of September 1, club officers can submit dues renewals through the Toastmasters website. 
  
  • Want to Apply for a Region Advisor Position?

    Are you interested in being a region advisor? Or do you know of someone else who might want to apply for this volunteer position? The 2012-2013 application process is open until September 15. 

 

New Brand Resources

The new brand is now live! Visit the expanded Brand Portal for tools and information, including brand guidelines and templates. Be sure to view the Club Leader Brand Orientation webinar to learn about your role in the brand launch.

 

Give Your Club Its First Look at the Brand Refresh

Use the PowerPoint presentation and talking points to announce the updated Toastmasters brand to your club. These will give your members a first look at the new visual identity of Toastmasters and tips on how to talk about the organization to others.

 

Updated Membership Application Available September 1

Please provide current and potential club members with this updated membership application that reflects the new October membership rates.


 

Thank You, District Leaders!

The second annual District Leader Training was a success thanks to your attendance and participation. Your discussions, sharing of best practices and presentations made training enlightening for all attendees. Great job!

 

New Brand Resources

The new brand is now live! Visit the expanded Brand Portal for tools and information, including brand guidelines and templates. Be sure to view the District Leader Brand Orientation webinar to learn about your role in the brand launch.

 

Mid-year District Leader Training

Toastmasters International provides essential training to help you succeed as a district leader. In January, seven mid-year training sessions will be held for the 14 regions. The dates and locations have been confirmed, but more details regarding travel information and the venues will follow.

 

How to Honor Your Corporate Sponsors

Take the opportunity to help your corporate clubs honor their sponsoring organizations with Toastmasters sponsor awards. It's easy to do: Present such an award to a sponsor representative while hosting a district visit. A district officer and a region advisor or international officer must be present. To ensure timely delivery of the award, please allow at least four weeks for processing and delivery. For more information, read the Guide to Corporate Visits.

 

Contest Awards

If you haven't already, recognize contest winners in your district with awards from the Toastmasters Online Store.


 

District Governors: Place District Orders Online

District governors can place orders through the Toastmasters International Online Store. The system will not prompt you for payment information because it will be charged to your district's reserve account. However, you will be asked for shipment information and a phone number, and you will have the option to change the shipping address. View the District Central section of the website upgrade tutorial to learn how to order supplies using this new feature. 

 

Congratulations to the World Champion of Public Speaking!

The title of 2011 World Champion of Public Speaking was awarded to Jock Elliott from Bongaree, Queensland, Australia, with his winning speech, "Just So Lucky." Second- and third-place winners are Kwong Yue Yang of Guangzhou, Guangdong, China, with his speech, "Fortune Cookie," and Scott Pritchard of Henderson, Nevada, with his speech, "Roscoe's Words." The Toastmasters website offers a list of the finalists.

 

A New Accredited Speaker!

Congratulations to Conor Cunneen of Naperville, Illinois, for becoming a Toastmasters Accredited Speaker. He gave a successful presentation in a special 2011 Convention session. Well done!

 

2012 Accredited Speaker Program Application Process Now Open

The Accredited Speaker Program acknowledges members who demonstrate expert presentation skills as public speakers. Applications are accepted until November 1.  

News Releases for VPPRs and PROs in the Media Center

The Toastmasters online Media Center has expanded to help VPPRs and PROs promote their clubs and districts. The VPPR and PRO Resources webpage features downloadable fill-in-the-blanks news releases and general news releases about the new Toastmasters International officers and directors. Check this page regularly because it is updated often.

New PSA: Where Leaders Are Made

A new public service announcement is available to download free from the Media Kit webpage of the online Media Center. This 30-second video features former Toastmaster Chris Matthews - a U.S. news anchor and political commentator - and Nancy Brinker, founder and CEO of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Feel free to post this video on your club or district website and share it with your local news station.

The Toastmaster Digital Edition

Now you can read the Toastmaster magazine in a new online format. Bookmark www.toastmasters.org/magazine and flip through the digital edition. It is interactive - allowing you to customize your view, share articles with friends and download the magazine to your smartphone or digital reader. You can read past issues or log in to see the current edition. Send us your feedback at magazine@toastmasters.org.

Bringing Out the Best in People

As a leader, you have the opportunity to coordinate the best efforts of a group of people to reach a common goal. Read about key leadership strategies for team building.

  
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