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TOASTMASTER TO TOASTMASTER
NOVEMBER 2020
Vol. I | Issue #5
CONTEST SEASON
THROW YOUR
HAT INTO THE
RING!
DISTRICT 55 www.tmd55.org
A MESSAGE FROM INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT, RICHARD E. PECK October 22, 2020 Dear Toastmasters, During this calendar year, we have faced challenges none of us could have seen coming. People and businesses from all parts of the world have felt the effects of this global pandemic. Our members are no exception, and as many of you continue to experience the impact of the coronavirus, I want you to know that my thoughts are with you. It should be no surprise that the pandemic has also impacted our organization. Throughout this past year, Toastmasters International has continually assessed cost-saving options that would protect the organization from further financial strain. Some of these actions include austerity measures at World Headquarters, which consisted of a freeze on all hiring, promotions, and compensation increases, and a pause on print delivery of the Toastmaster magazine. These decisions were difficult, but they were necessary to continue to provide the high standards of service you have come to expect from us. While change has been plentiful so far in 2020, one thing that will never change is Toastmasters’ commitment to helping our members meet their personal and professional goals. In August, we held our first-ever virtual convention, a truly historic event, and it was offered for free. We continue to cre- ate resources to help support members and facilitate online meetings. Please watch my video mes- sage regarding the coronavirus and online meetings and share it with your fellow Toastmasters. Finally, as a token of our appreciation during this difficult time, any Toastmaster who renews their membership for the October renewal period by December 31 will automatically receive a free Pathways path! Please visit your Toast- masters profile, click the “Choose A Path” button, and follow the normal path selection process to redeem your free path before March 31, 2021. For more information about the free path, please see frequently asked questions. Together, we will continue to learn, grow, and come out of this pandemic stronger than ever. Sincerely, Richard E. Peck 2020-2021 International President Toastmasters International www.toastmasters.org *You only receive a single free path regardless of how many clubs you may belong to.
CHIEF NEWS GUY Didn’t we just complete the 2019-2020 contest season? I hope you didn’t blink because we now begin the start of the 2020-2021 contest season, and this year the International Speech Contest is joined by the Evaluation Contest. If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to enter a contest, look no further than your club. That’s where it all begins. Well, that and a lot of preparation, deter- mination, and hard work. Of these three attributes, preparation is critical. When I say ‘preparation,’ you might automatically think of practicing your speech over and over again. True, but I want you to crush it by understanding the rules for this year’s contests. The most successful speakers know how to “play the game” and become intimate with the rules. If you haven’t familiarized yourself, you’re not alone. We take for granted that a Chief Judge or the Toastmaster will prep us just minutes before the contest begins. Reliance upon others is a mistake all too common, and I urge you to look at this year’s rulebook. This month I interviewed two sea- soned Toastmasters, Amy Samet, and Stephen Hall, who have competed in numerous contests. You can read a little excerpt from our interview, and the full video is available now on the D55 YouTube channel. But rules aren’t just for contestants. If you are a first-time VPE and previously had little to no in- volvement in a club contest, hold on to your hat. You’ll have a wonderful opportunity to work with folks outside your club as you look to “hire” a Toastmaster and Chief Judge. Since you’ll be manag- ing the process and working closely with your team, I suggest you put out feelers now. That might sound a bit daunting and even scary, but I promise this is likely the most rewarding aspect of the VPE role, and candidly I find this position to be the best of all seven. Competing in a Toastmasters contest is unlike anything I’ve experienced in my life. Four years ago, I entered the Evaluation contest, well, I was voluntold, and while it was a scary experience (yes, even for me), it gave me two beautiful gifts. The first was overcoming the fear of speaking at a contest level. For some reason, competing is very different than providing a club speech or even a presen- tation. The second and perhaps most rewarding gift I received was making new acquaintances and forming real friendships. I’ve often said anyone who truly wants to embrace the value of Toastmas- ters should look outside their club. No matter what your involvement in this contest season may be, enjoy every moment of it. Make no mistake, D55 will once again show Toastmasters International why we are a force to be reckoned with. And yes, I ended a sentence with a preposition! Harlan Blumenthal, DL5, EH5 Chief News Guy newsletter@tmd55.org
D D U P D AT E
District Director,
Melody Moore, DTM
When I was in Junior High School, I really disliked PE class. I wasn’t very
athletically gifted, and I was embarrassed to demonstrate that weakness in
front of the other kids. During one season, we spent four or five weeks playing
flag football. For a tournament, all kids were assigned to teams at random. No
one on my team seemed very skilled when it came to flag football. We were
doomed.
The captain of my team was an older boy
named Kelley. Kelley was short and stocky,
with bangs that covered his eyes. He was a
rock-n-roller - I had seen him carrying around
his electric guitar sometimes - and his garage
band played in the school talent show once.
Kelley quickly assessed our team and
realized we didn’t have any hope of winning
the flag football tournament, and he told us
we should just promise each other that, no
matter what, we would just have fun. Over the
next few weeks, we had a ton of fun. We discovered that we didn’t even know how to clap together at the
end of a huddle (Break!), so instead of coming up with plays, we’d practice clapping. We weren’t physically
well-matched against other teams, so Kelly started telling us to do silly things at each snap of the ball... like
run the wrong way or walk like an Egyptian instead of running with the ball. It turns out none of that was
against the rules, and sometimes we actually scored on those silly plays! Even when we didn’t score, we
laughed, we had fun, the other teams laughed, and many of our classmates cheered on our antics.
During the last week of the flag football segment, we found that we had won enough games to play in
the championship game! We were all surprised, but it turns out that somewhere amidst all that fun we
were having, we had also learned a lot about communication, teamwork, and attitude, and we had even
obtained some flag football skills. We didn’t win the final game, but I still remember Kelley’s lessons from his
leadership example.
As we begin to prepare for Toastmasters speech contest season, I know some people feel uneasy about
participating. Maybe you’ve tried to compete, but you disliked it as much as I disliked PE class. I hope you’ll
get involved this year anyway, as a contestant or a functionary, and I hope you will promise to have fun,
no matter what. You don’t have to be the best speaker to participate. Win or lose; you’ll learn a lot about
communication, teamwork, attitude, and competition. You might walk away with some new speaking or
leadership skills… and no matter what, your fellow Toastmasters will gather to cheer you on.
So get in there and play with your club’s contest. Practice together. Have fun together. And remember this
important piece of wisdom I learned from Kelley – it’s not against the rules to walk like an Egyptian.
Good luck!
P Q D U P D AT E
Program Quality Director,
Kathy Moore, DTM
Having more FUN in the fall!
I have always associated fall with Fun! Although it still doesn’t FEEL like FALL in South Texas, I hope
you will take advantage of some Fun opportunities coming your way.
How to Run a Club Contest is happening tomorrow, November 2nd NOT Tuesday (due to the Elec-
tions). If you have not registered, there is still time. How to Run a Club Contest starts at 7:00 pm. Reg-
ister here
Contest Training for Officials and Contestants starts at 8:30 pm. Register here
Toastmaster Leadership Institute promises to be even more FUN this time as your clubs will have
the chance to compete for bragging rights when we introduce Online Games like Hollywood Squares
into the Main Events. We also have plans to make Club Officer break-out sessions more engaging.
TLIs start on December 5th with Division F hosting Hollywood Square. If you’d like to help with TLI as
a zoom host, attendance taker, or trainer, please let me know.
Have Fun with the PR team learning all about Branding and Social Media and how to use both to
grow your membership. Classes are being held on November 10th and November 17th. Visit the Con-
tinuing Education page for registration links.
Learn how to have fun stepping into leadership with our own TI Past International President, Lark
Doley on December 1st at 8:30 pm. Register here
And we are closing out the season with a bang when we ring in the holidays with a Live Streaming
event on December 8th at 8:30 pm. You won’t want to miss this one!
C G D U P D AT E
Club Growth Director,
Livya Mitchell, DTM
The month of October was an exciting one for the Club
Growth team. To date, Youth leadership programs and gavel clubs have been the hot ticket for
District 55. Auditions are still underway from the Speakers’ Bureau team, led by Lisa Traugott. Our
goal is to present a list of our best speakers to companies, organizations, and communities in need
of inspiration, motivation, and education. Our Club Extension Team has been working on leads,
supporting our new clubs, and helping prospective clubs with the process of chartering. Lastly, the
Club Retention Chair has been working on the Club Coaching Program with passion. On October
29, 2020, we conducted Club Coach Training, intending to conduct more Club Coach Training this
month.
In November, our focus is Rethinking and Rebuilding. As leaders and members, we are all thinking
about ways we can rebuild our membership.
Tips on How To Rebuild your Club Membership and Excitement
1. Conduct more creative meeting themes and programs
2. During this holiday, plan to hold all five Speech Contest in your club. (Tall Tales, Humorous,
Evaluations, Table Topics, and International Speech)
3. Hold a Virtual Clubs Awards Banquet
4. Hold Open Houses
5. Hold Joint Club Meetings by partnering up with other clubs
6. Conduct a Speechcraft program in your community
7. Reach out to Young Adults 18-25 who may need mentorship and guidance
8. Invite family and friends from all over the globe. No need for Planes, Trains, or Automobiles
9. Invite club members to educate others on a topic that they are an expert
10. Request a Club Coach
I reflect on all that has happened thus far this program year. Allow me to convey how thankful
I am to the leaders who have kept their club doors open. Thank you to all the members who
have reinvested in their development. Without you, District 55 would not be as dynamic and
extraordinary.
Rethink, Rebound, Rebuild
VISIT A CLUB OF A DIFFERENT CULTURE, CHANGE YOUR WORLDVIEW
By Nicole Akers
Have you visited another Toastmaster club? Hopefully, the answer is ‘yes’. If not, consider visiting a
club different than your own sometime soon. Have you ever visited a club in another country? Unless
you’ve traveled for a competition this question is harder to answer ‘yes’. Recently, I had the unique
opportunity to visit the Utrecht Toastmasters club, invited by my friend Bradley Charbonneau, IP3.
The theme for the meeting was Dutch culture, which got me to thinking about our own culture, and
the things we enjoy, as well as American pride.
A Sense of Pride
When you think of American pride, what comes to mind? Do you think of baseball, hot dogs, apple
pie, Coca-Cola, football, or the flag? Maybe the Statue of Liberty, a bald eagle, the Liberty Bell, or
Mount Rushmore? Certainly, in Texas, we might
be thinking about boots and barbecue.
When asked about things relevant to Dutch
people, the suggestions were: bicycles, confor-
mity, the old way, pride and joy, and technolo-
gy. Equality is important, material things not so
much. Birthdays are extremely important. Wher-
ever we are, people carry a sense of pride with
them about the food they eat, the clothes they
wear, the music and entertainment they sur-
round themselves with, and the way they speak.
The Words we Use
The word of the day was Gezellig. The definition offered was cozy, warm, and fun. But many of the
participants smiled and shook their heads ‘no.’ It became clear that the word has a meaning inherent
to the Dutch that no words can convey. In America, we have different colloquialisms like “mystery
meat,” “fanny pack,” or “don’t be a wet blanket.” One colloquialism shared during the meeting was
“You so Sarah,” meaning commonplace. Language says something about us and where we reside.
I think the words we use say something about who we are. Dutch is a Germanic language, and my
fellow Toastmasters informed me that 93% of all Dutch speak English as a second language.
Taking Care of Business
The meeting structure was similar to what I’m accustomed to and probably identical to any meeting
you’ve attended. The first speaker, Joseph Timkovsky, EH1, spoke about “What’s up in Belarus” with
confidence and pride. The second speaker, Sergio Harrevelt, DL1, spoke on “How Not to Be Yourself,”
bringing a peaceful calmness with his poise. One thing I noted about this club is that everyone gave
each speaker feedback. Due to time constraints, this may not be feasible during in-person meetings,
but beneficial to meeting virtually. The timekeeper allowed one minute for each person to drop a pri-
vate note to the speaker. That’s great, feedback that can be used immediately for growth.
Move and Grow
We create growth opportunities when we open ourselves up to new people and the way we do
things. I’m grateful for the opportunity to have attended and want to issue a challenge that you con-
sider visiting a club of a different culture. If you do, please share your experience with us.
PUBLIC RELATIONS By Rick Collins
Toastmasters International defines public relations (PR) as a stra-
tegic communication process that builds mutually beneficial re-
lationships between organizations and their public. Well, alrighty
then… You may think that it is something that the District 55 Pub-
lic Relations Team takes care of or that the Club Vice President
Public Relations (VPPR) handles. It’s not something you need to
worry about, right?
You (yes, you!) are the face of Toastmasters (TM)! You represent
the Toastmasters brand! If you never discuss it with your family or
in public, isn’t that a form of public relations for TM (albeit non-
existent)? If you talk about TM in terms of it not being very ben-
eficial, isn’t that a form of public relations (albeit bad)? When you
speak about TM in words that paint it as a great organization and
elaborate on how it has helped you professionally and or person-
ally, isn’t that a form of public relations – and it’s good! If some-
body walks away from you feeling your excitement about the
organization and your club and wanting to join, isn’t that what we want? (If your answer is no, there
will be a remedial PR article in a future newsletter.)
If you are the Club VPPR, you have additional responsibilities to intentionally generate positive aware-
ness of the Toastmasters brand to attract and
retain your club members. This responsibility
requires keeping the public (external audience)
and members (internal audience) informed
about your activities through effective commu-
nication and media relations (including social
media). As you would expect, the District 55
PR Team’s efforts are geared towards provid-
ing the platform(s) to share District information
through the website, newsletter, and social
media. You will see increased emphasis from
us to use social media to attract non-Toast-
masters to our organization – by joining a
District 55 club. We can accomplish this by
posting the personal and professional benefits
of joining Toastmasters on our public social
media platforms. The District PR Team is also
available to assist clubs and its members with
its PR efforts. One of the most beneficial things your club can do is post your club information (loca-
tion, place, day and time of the meeting, Zoom link, etc.). Create a post that captures the “culture” of
your club and keep it current. Serving as your District Public Relations Manager has been and con-
tinues to be an incredible learning journey for me. Still, there are some wonderful people on the team
(thank you, Vishal, Harlan, Lilly, Christine, Allen, Nicole, and Mia!!!) to help me. To quote Unknown (as
far as I know), “Everything you do or say is public relations.”
G E T IN V O LV E D By Ryan O’ Connor Toastmasters is world-renowned for its education programs. With the Pathways Education Program, you can develop a whole array of skills from mastering presentations, using humor to engage with your audience and many more. What you may not know, yet, is that you can benefit from the OTHER education Toastmasters offers. It starts by taking a role in a meeting. You develop skills like providing constructive evaluations, coming up with thought- provoking Table Topics, and leading meetings. There’s also stepping into a club officer role and developing skills in leading a group of volunteers to help members achieve their goals. If you aren’t ready to step into a role, there are ways to help your club. You can post information about your club or Toastmasters on your social media feeds. You might help edit your club’s newsletter or start one if you don’t have one already. There are other ways to take advantage of additional education by stepping out of your club and perhaps visit another club during a club meeting or helping judge a club speech contest. Both are great ways to extend your network and to see how other clubs operate. If you weren’t aware, your club is part of a larger organization. Your club is part of an Area along with other clubs near where your club meets. You may have met your Area Director when he or she visited. You’ll find a Division Director supporting the Area Directors, followed by various leaders in the District. In addition to leadership opportunities beyond your club, the District runs several events throughout the year. You’ll see Toastmaster Leadership Institutes, various levels of speech contests, an Annual District Conference, and helping to start a new club. There are various ways to get involved at the District level. You can serve as a District officer, volunteer to help at events, help build new clubs at demo meetings, and the list goes on. District 55 has chartered a committee to help get similar members engaged in volunteering, the Volunteer Engagement Committee. If you’d like to learn more about volunteer opportunities or being a part of the Volunteer Engagement Committee, reach out to Ryan O’Connor via email tmryanoconnor@gmail.com R ya n O’ C onnor, DT M is V P E of Frost T M , V P M A la mo Ra nc h T M , a nd S A A Pa p e r C lub T M
Contest Tips, Tricks, Trials and Tribulations When I sat down with Amy Samet and Stephen Hall to conduct this video interview I knew there would be some serious editing taking place. I was able to pare the interview down from 1hr 12min to 43min and still have a great piece to provide District 55. Amy is a 22-year tenured Toastmaster while Stephen has nine years under his belt. Both have competed numerous times and while neither has achieved the coveted Mike Carr award, er, World Championship of Public Speaking, they have enough information to help anyone become a better contest speaker. I learned that Amy has competed well over 100 times at every level compe- tition, be that eval- uation, humorous, tall tales or table topics. Stephen spent time explain- ing how a winning speech should have emotion but per- haps not as much as he gave during the 2018-2019 District 55 competition. Both Amy and Stephen talk about what makes a winning speech and how to give an evalua- tion that has a “competitive advantage”. Amy gives a great overview of how to inject humor into a speech and Stephen talks about how a speech should make the audience cry. Well, not literally but to the extent that you’ve produced something that strikes a chord with everyone watching. What I really enjoyed about our time together was how open and candid each of them was. And, whether you’re giving a speech or evaluation in person or via Zoom, everything they said will resonate with you. For a link to the video interview please click here.
B E IN G A G O O D S P O R T By Mia Angelos My eyes were glued to the monitor. Due to quarantine, our Area contest was held via Zoom and the last competitor’s finished their speech. Rumor has it, going first was terrible luck, and of course, that was my position. Whether excitement or terror, my body was still vibrating from speaking in front of so many people. There’s no way I’ll win. These other speeches are so much better than mine. “Third place winner is…” Not me! Maybe I’ll get second? “Second place winner is…” Not me again. I guess I didn’t even place. I hung my head in disappointment. “The first place winner is...Mia GiAngelos!” My head began to spin, and my jaw dropped. I couldn’t believe it. All that hard work paid off. My win propelled me into the Division competition! World championship here I come! My confidence soared or was it my ego. My speech coach and I worked for days refining this speech to perfection. This was now an epic performance, and I felt ready to deliver it. My body still shook from anxious energy, but this time I knew I belonged here. You’ve got this! You’re meant to win this!, I told myself while waiting for them to call my name. After I spoke, I watched the other competitors. That one was boring. That one felt too rehearsed. My ego became even more inflated from the texts pouring in from my supporters. When the the names were called, I was confident I would once again prevail. “Third place...Mia GiAngelos!” What?! How is that possible? I faked a smile knowing the camera was still on me. I had worked so hard I couldn’t believe I didn’t win. This was my destiny. These other competitors didn’t have the message I had. “You were robbed!” my phone pinged with a text. “You should have won!” another text rolled in. “Those judges must have been biased.” yet another text. I felt the hurt and disappointment turn into anger. Anger, for me, is a red flag that something is off. “I’m going to lick my wounds now. We can chat tomorrow.” I responded to my supporters. I won’t lie; I felt a little lost. I believed that winning the World Championship was my destiny, which would lead me to be invited to a TedTalk. I fully support believing in yourself but not to the degradation of others, and that’s what I was doing. I was negating my competitors’ hard work and not looking at where I could improve. I needed to take a moment and be grateful for the experience of competing. I replayed all the speeches in my head, including my own. I had a well-rehearsed monologue, and that was the problem. It was a monologue, not a speech. I was no longer speaking from the heart. The first place winner had a moving and heartfelt story that couldn’t be denied. I would take this lesson and compete again, only this time with a better attitude. Being a good sport isn’t just about putting on a fake smile and congratulating your competitors. It’s about your attitude during and after you compete. I had to ask myself, How can I grow and improve if I’m not willing to see the accomplishments of my competitors? If I can’t look at where I need to make adjustments? I needed that loss to humble me and remind me that just because I believe something is my destiny doesn’t mean I’m ready for it. In the meantime, I need to show support for those that are ready for it. Congratulations on your victory Mike Carr. It was well deserved.
C O N D U C T IN G A S U C C E S S F U L C O N T E S T By Vishal Aslot It is Toastmasters Contest season once again, and I’m sure many of you are looking forward to it. Hopefully, as club President, Contest Chair, or a member interested in competing, you too are thinking about hosting a club contest. If not, consider hosting one because, for many Toastmasters members, competing is a crucial element of their Toastmasters journey. It motivates them to speak more often and be engaged in your club. If you are new to hosting a club level contest, this article is for you. If you are an experienced contest organizer, this article will motivate you to help others and perhaps take the lead. District 55 will be hosting the International Speech and Evaluation Contests. The cardinal rule; it is all about the contestants! Everything you do to organize your contest will be in service of giving the best, the fairest, and the most rewarding experience possible. This year’s second fundamental rule is that contests must be held virtually. I recommend using Zoom because many clubs in our District can lend a hand as they have successfully held contests with this platform. Organizing a Toastmasters contest can be stressful. I encourage you to stick to the tried-and-true methods and norms developed over the years right here in District 55. Clubs outside our District often conduct contests in a very different manner. You are more likely to gain assistance from our District if you follow our guidelines. All contest-related information in District 55 can be found here. You will find the official contest rulebook, dates-and-deadlines, contest planning documents, scripts, and more. The main functionaries in your contest are the Contest Chair and the Chief Judge. Therefore, you should find two reliable members in your club to perform these roles. Experience helps, but don’t let that dissuade you from jumping in and making an impact. We gain knowledge by watching and doing. Once you have a Contest Chair and a Chief Judge identified, consider attending the Continuing Education class on November 2nd. Register here to reserve your spot! If you are unable to join, the recording will be available later in our resource library. I can’t stress enough the importance of the Contest Chair and the Chief Judge reading through the 2020-21 Contest Rulebook as soon as possible. It is crucial to conduct your contest according to the official rulebook. Hence, winners from your club contest are eligible to compete at the Area level, and there are no surprises that may disqualify winners. The 2020-21 official rulebook can be located here, along with many other contest related resources. Finally, you must complete your club contest by Feb. 7, 2021. As the contests are virtual, if a member is interested in becoming a Zoom Host, I recommend watching the Zoom Master training video led by Jean Ramsey, PCGD, PPQD, DTM. Toastmasters contests can be a lot of fun for the participants and the guests alike, but it can be stressful for the organizers. Hopefully, by now, you feel better knowing there is help available on www.tmd55.org. Do not let the preparation work stop you from conducting a successful and meaningful contest because your members will appreciate it very much. If you have any questions, reach out to me at webmaster@tmd55.org.
PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES FOR AREA CONTESTS
Per Toastmaster International guidelines as published in the 2020-2021 Contest Rulebook,
districts
Have the option to allow Clubs to send two contestants for each contest in those Areas with
four or fewer Clubs in good standing. District 55 has decided to approve this practice again
this year to increase the level of participation.
Here are the rules as posted exactly from the rulebook:
Eight (8) weeks prior to the Area contest, if an Area has four (4) assigned clubs or fewer in
good standing, Districts have the option to allow two (2) contestants from each club to com-
pete in the Area Contest.
1. Should additional clubs charter prior to the Area contest, two (2) contestants from
each club are permitted to compete.
2. The decision whether or not to allow two (2) contestants to advance from club to
Area, from Area to Division, and/or from Division to District must be made and commu
nicated throughout the District prior to the commencement of the contest cycle, i.e.,
prior to any club contests being held.
a. Once the decision is made, it must be implemented consistently throughout
the District in all clubs, Areas, and Divisions affected.
These are the Areas that are currently eligible to send two contestants per contest per club.W H AT ’S H A P P E N IN G IN O U R D IS T R IC T
MI LESTONES
Charter Years Area Club Name
2 11/19/18 2 K 74 Aurigo Masterwords, Austin
11/01/16 4 F 22 SARA, San Antonio
11/19/15 5 F 25 Alpha, McAllen
11/13/14 6 K 72 Keeping Austin Toasted, Austin
11/25/13 7 H 41 Equipping Voices, Bulverde
11 11/21/12 8 H 44 Rising, San Antonio
11/02/09 11 K 76 Toastmasters at Riverbend, Austin
11/01/96 24 I 51 Oak Hill, Austin
11/01/87 33 J 65 Armadillo Avenue, Austin
34 11/10/86 34 H 46 Alamo Heights, San AntonioW H AT ’S H A P P E N IN G IN O U R D IS T R IC T
SMEDLE Y AWARD WI NNERS
Club Division Area New Members
Frost Toastmasters G 36 5
Lakeline Toastmasters K 76 5
Zenoss Toastmasters K 76 5
Heart 2 Heart Toastmasters G 35 11W H AT ’S H A P P E N IN G IN O U R D IS T R IC T
CONGRAT UL ATI ONS TO OUR NEW DTMS
D iv is io n A re a D ate M e m b e r C lub N a m e
G 32 0 9/14/20 R on E as ley R iver Talkers
I 51 10 /0 1/20 J.C . C allis S outhw e st A ustin-
Toastmasters
Don’t forget to check out our updated Promotions Page.
Please check back from time to time for the latest and greatest information.CALENDAR SNAPSHOT
NOVEMBER 2020 DECEMBER 2020
S unday, November 1 Tu e s d a y , D e c e m b e r 1
• D55 Monthly Publication Distribution • D55 Monthly Publication Distribution
Monday, November 2 • 7:00 pm Educate to Motivate - Harlan
• 7:00 pm How to Run a Club Contest Blumenthal - DL5, EH5
with Betty Puckett and friends - Betty • 8:30 pm Golden Leadership, Stepping
and Jeff Puckett Up - Lark Doley, DTM, PIP
• 8:30 pm Contest Training for Officials S aturday, Dec ember 5
and Contestants - Pebby Garner and • 9:00 am Division F Sponsored Virtual
Wilma Igwe TLI
Tu e s d a y , N o v e m b e r 1 0 Tu e s d a y , D e c e m b e r 8
• 7:00 pm Branding your social media • 7:00 pm TM101 - Coaching on Vocal and
with Toastmasters - Rick Collins, PRM Visual Speech Techniques
• 8:30 pm TM101 - Speech Preparation • 8:30 pm Live Streaming D55 Holiday
and Delivery Basics Party
Tu e s d a y , N o v e m b e r 1 7
• 7:00 pm PowerPoint that works - Carlos
Velazquez
• 8:30 pm Social Media: How to make
your content work for you
T h u r s d ay, N o v e m b e r 19
• 7:00 pm Club Coach Huddle & Training
- Desmond Calloway, Bart Loeser,
Rikkita Hughes
Click here for online calendarTOASTMASTER TO TOASTMASTER
DISTRICT 55 MONTHLY PUBLICATION
Public Relations Manager, Rick Collins, DTM
Social Media Strategist, Lilly Smith
Social Media Coordinator, Christine Moore, CC
Webmaster, Vishal Aslot, DTM
Publishing Team:
Harlan Blumenthal, DL5, EH5
Allen Avilla, CC, ALB
Nicole Akers, PM1
Mia GiAngelos, PM4
contact: newsletter@tmd55.org
2020-2021 TRIO
District Director, Melody Moore, DTM
Program Quality Director, Kathy Moore, DTM
Club Growth Director, Livya Mitchell, DTM
contact: d55dd@tmd55.org
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