October 2023

Monthly Virtual Town Hall


On the fourth Sunday of every month at 5:00 pm.m EST, the District 27 Director will provide a forum and opportunity for all members to attend a virtual town hall where members can get the inside scoop of District 27 operations, ask your questions, voice your concerns straight to the District 27 Director Jeanna Lee, DTM. If you have any questions, please email District 27 Director Jeanna Lee, DTM at dd27@d27-tm.org.


This month's District 27 Town Hall is on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. EST.


Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86996733021

District 27 Recognition

Division Director of the Month

Mary Pearson, DTM

Division E


District 27 recognizes Division E Director Mary Pearson this month. Division E Director Mary obtained the dates for her area contests and she inducted a new area director. The newly inducted Area 55 Director is Harold Blackford.

Area Director of the Month

Breanna Peterson

Area 12


The Area Director of the month is Area 12 Director Breanna Peterson. She has completed her first round of club visits in her area. She selected her fall speech contest date, as well.

District 27 Fall Speech Contests


Speech Contests

TABLE TOPICS AND TALL TALES


AREA October 1 - November 3, 2023


Read the updated Speech Contest Rule Book

on the District 27 website at 

https://d27-tm.org/speech-contest-central/



Division Director serves as Chief Judge


Area 31, 32, 33, and 34 Fall Speech Contests (VIRTUAL EVENT)

DATE: Oct 21 2023     TIME: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm


No need to Register. Please sign in via the following Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87835119231 

Meeting ID: 878 3511 9231


SPRING CONTESTS --- EVALUATION AND INTERNATIONAL CLUB 

November 4, 2023 - January 31, 2024



Questions or comments?

Email District 27 Toastmasters Program Quality Director,

Annette Sanks, DTM at pqd@d27-tm.org.


District 27 Leaders - TEAM-BUILDING AND SOCIAL HOUR (In-Person)

Sunday, October 8, 2023 12:00 p.m. EST

Location: Planet World Museum

925 13th Street NW

Washington, DC 20005


Register via Eventbrite:

https://district-27-team-building-training.eventbrite.com

 

District 27 leaders are encouraged to attend this team-building training to help us work on collaboration, problem-solving, negotiation, logical reasoning, and communication skills through an interactive activity. This training will be followed by an optional social hour.


Yoodli-Ay-Hee-Hoo: What Can We Do For You?


Saturday, October 28, 2023

10:00 a.m. EST Virtual


Learn more about Yoodli: The Free AI Communication Coach and how it can help you prepare your speech and become a better speaker! Yoodli Ambassador Joni Laidlaw, DTM, will discuss the benefits and application of Yoodli, how it fits with Toastmasters, and answer any of your questions.


Yoodli helps you improve your communication skills without the pressure of judgment. Yoodli uses AI powered technology to provide you with realtime and personalized feedback on your filler words, eye contact, pacing, and much else. You can learn more at www.yoodli.ai.


If you have any questions, please contact District 27 Director Jeanna Lee, DTM, at dd27@d27-tm.org.


Register via Eventbrite at https://District_27_yoodli_class.eventbrite.com .


From the Desk of the Club Growth Director

The Club Growth Director's team is looking for volunteers.


Club Retention | Club Quality| Club Coach


Please contact the Club Growth Director for further information if you are interested in a leadership opportunity, cgd@d27-tm.org or 202-536-6974.


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Special Thanks to the Volunteers


They helped the Club Growth Team at the

Falls Church Festival on Sunday, September 24, 2023

Serving In The Rain



Carlos Velazquez - Que Pasa Toastmasters

Sherry Shen - Crystal City Evening

Hannah Miller - Crystal City Evening

Jenny Genser White

Aref Dajani

2024 District 27 Conference - Volunteers Needed


District Conference

Conference Chair - Herman Raybon, Jr., DTM


If you are interested in joining the Conference Team,

contact the Conference Chair at conferencechair@d27-tm.org.

 

April 26: Virtual - Annual Business Meeting

April 27: Hybrid

Pathways Office Hour - Session C

D27 Toastmasters Pathways Office Hour –

Session C – VIRTUAL


DATE: Oct 20 2023

TIME: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

 

This virtual office hour will allow you to get on Pathways Base Camp, take the Pathways assessment, and enroll into your first (or second) Pathways path. After that, learn how to assess your path curriculum and launch a project.


If you have any questions or comments, please email District 27 Toastmasters Program Quality Director, Annette Sanks at pqd@d27-tm.org


Do not Register. Please sign in via the following Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87835119231 

Meeting ID: 878 3511 9231


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No need to register for office hours - just sign in!

Hosted by Frank Storey, DTM and Karen Storey, DTM

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87835119231

Meeting ID: 878 3511 9231

Pathways (via ZOOM) Office Hours with

Frank and Karen Storey, DTMs


Copy & Paste https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87835119231

District 27's Podcast “D27 Discuss with us!” is on FIRE!

Listen to the District 27 podcast today through Anchor, Spotify, or Apple.


Part 1 & 2 "Black Panamanian - MAJ. USA (Ret) Evrod Warner. From Panama to Brooklyn, to Vietnam and Back by InView with Hasani."


Or Copy and Paste one of the links into your browser:


Part-I-Black-Panamanian-From-Panama-to-Brooklyn-to-Vietnam-and-Back-by-Hasani


Part-2-Black-Panamanian-From-Panama-to-Brooklyn-to-Vietnam-and-Back-by-Hasani



Email Christiane Mitchell at mitchellchristiane@hotmail.com if you would like to be a part of the podcast or would like to highlight your club.

2023-2024 Incentives


District 27 Incentives

 

Toastmaster of the Year Award

This award recognizes a devoted District 27 Toastmasters member whose educational accomplishments, club service, dedication, and enthusiasm made a significant contribution toward achieving the District Mission. The recipient of this award must be in good standing, enrolled in Pathways and actively involved with District 27 Toastmasters.


Club of the Year Award

This award recognizes exceptional District 27 Toastmasters club whose service, achievements and commitment has made led to the success of the District. This club not only diligently follows the Toastmasters’ club mission, made a significant contribution toward achieving the District Mission. The club that receives this award must be in good standing and distinguished, and actively involved with District 27 Toastmasters. The club must also have submitted a club success plan and a club officer list by District 27 deadline dates.


Area Director of the Year Award

This award recognizes a District 27 Area Director who exemplifies the core values of Toastmasters: integrity, service, excellence, and respect. This Area Director will have completed all area club visits on time, successfully held both the fall and spring speech contest, and attended a majority of all meetings. For the Area Director to receive this award, all of the clubs in their area must be in good standing.

 

Division Director of the Year Award

This award recognizes a District 27 Division Director who exemplifies the core values of Toastmasters: integrity, service, excellence and respect. This Division Director must have completed all club visits within their division and submitted the “Division Director Report” by the deadline, successfully held a spring speech contest and attended a majority of all meetings. For the Division Director to receive this award, all of the clubs in their division must be in good standing.

 

 

Program Quality Director Incentives

 

Perfect 7 (TLI Dream Team - Summer)

  • Area 11, Helmsmen
  • Area 55, Kohoutek  
  • Area 53, Presidential Spkrs  
  • Area 42, Tamara Hamilton Aspiring Spks 
  • Area 11, Pentagon Legacy 
  • Area 22, SALT  
  • Area 22, Page Turners  
  • Area 42, GUTS  
  • Area 43, USPTO   


We’re excited to announce our PQD SPOTLIGHT

Incentive educational award winner for the month of October 2023

(randomly selected using wheelofnames.com).

Aundrea Veney-Curvey        Helmsmen Toastmasters


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Wohoo! District 27 earned 12 educational level awards in

September!



Club Growth Director Incentives


Social Media Challenge - 10/1/23 through 12/31/23 - This incentive challenges members to create a 1 to 2 minute video clip on “Why I Joined Toastmasters” then post on their social media page and tag District 27 Toastmasters on Facebook and Instagram page. The top 10 members with the most likes and shares will receive a Navy Tote Bag Note: A picture of your page showing the likes and shares is required. Your club VP Membership will collect your page then send them to cgd@d27-tm.org after the incentive end date.

Seven Up - 10/1/23 through 12/31/23 - The first 10 clubs with 12 members or less that gain 7 new members by December 31, 2023, will receive District recognition, Word of Day Pack and Moments of Truth Evaluation Chart . Note: This item can not be combined with other member extension incentives for clubs.  Club VP Membership, please forward proof of dates when the 7 new members joined after the incentive end date to cgd@d27-tm.org.

 

Smart Start - 10/1/23 through 12/1/23 - The first 50 individual members who renew their membership through September 30, 2024, by December 1, 2023, will receive District recognition and a Navy Tote Bag. Note: Please provide a copy of your individual email receipt showing the dates of your renewal period to your club VP Membership who will forward a copy to cgd@d27-tm.org after the incentive end date. This item can not be combined with any other member retention incentives.


Volunteer Cheer – Now through 6/5/24 - Click D27-Incentives

Strive for Success – Now through 6/5/24 - Click D27-Incentives

Jump Start – 8/1/23 through 12/31/23 - Click D27-Incentives


Note: The Club Secretary or the VP of Membership should collect the relevant information and email the Club Growth Director the necessary documents at cgd@d27-tm.org.

Inspirational Message of the Month

Too often we hear people saying things like, “that’s just the way I am,” or ”I treat everybody that way,” and the list goes on. When I hear people say things like that, I feel they have limited beliefs on who they could be and the impact they could have on the world and those around them.


When being kind and being yourself are at opposite ends of the spectrum, it is time to do some work within to bring the two closer, where you and kindness go hand in hand.


If kindness is something you are not used to doing or receiving, begin small and work your way up to the point where it becomes a natural part of who you are. If kindness is already a part of who you are, continue to show it, be the example others need to see. The world could use a lot more kindness, before you say or do something, stop and consider your actions, remember to be kind!