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Welcome to the holiday season
It's time to take down the Halloween decorations and put up the Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Hanukkah decorations! It’s also the season for attending the second round of officer training, and it's always the season for moving forward in Pathways!
Club officer training: District 27 had a great first round, with all but ten clubs meeting the minimum of four officers trained and 29 clubs having all seven officers trained in the first round of training. As you read this, the second round of training is underway.
There will be regular sessions with breakout rooms for each officer role, combined
sessions with all office roles presented to all attending (great for those holding more
than one office!), noon-time single-office sessions, and an in-person training at the
Arlington Mill Community Centre. Check the District website and keep an eye out for
emails with details.
We are also seeking instructors for officer roles and electives for the upcoming
sessions. If you are new to conducting training and this interests you, there will be a
training session on the morning of November 8th. Let’s make the second round a
resounding success!
Pathway: The new updates to Pathways are here! Are you confused about them?
We will be holding some sessions on the Pathways changes, including a session
immediately after our first TLI on November 1.
Mary Billingsley won the drawing for the free path for completing a Level 5 in
September. As you read this, the October drawing will be about to take place. If you
submitted a level completion in October, you may win a free Path! If you have trouble
with Pathways, please contact me; District 27 is committed to supporting all members’
progress in Pathways.
Contests: District 27 will hold in-person Evaluation and International Speech contests
in the spring. Clubs should hold contests before February 15 or appoint contestants
before their Area contest. Areas will hold contests between February 15 and March 15.
Divisions will hold theirs between March 16 and April 15.
District Conference: The winners of the Division contests will compete at the District
Annual Conference, which will be in person on May 2 at George Mason University
Mason Square in Arlington. Keep your eye out for more details.
Moving Ahead: Do you need ideas for your Level 4 or 5 projects or your DTM project?
You can complete a project and support your fellow District Toastmaster members and
clubs. Some examples of projects could include working with TLIs, leading a virtual or
in-person workshop, heading a committee for the spring conference, or helping an Area
or Division Director by coordinating the contest. Choosing such a project is a win-win.
you will gain leadership experience and move forward on your Path, and District 27 will better support its members. Let’s leave no member or club behind!🌺
Conference Roles Required
We are urgently seeking volunteers to help with the final Annual Conference for District 27
Do you need credit toward your HPL or DTM project? Here’s your opportunity to
complete education goals and to be part of the last District 27 Conference before the
merging of Districts 27 and 36 to create District 220.
District 27 wants your enthusiasm and energy in filling the Conference roles defined
below. These roles require both delegating and teamwork to ensure tasks are
completed efficiently and on schedule. Please consider sharing your skills and ensuring
the success of this event. You will be supported by a strong team.
Budget: Responsible for handling all financial matters regarding the conference,
including prompt payment of bills. Prepares a conference budget and a financial
report of income and expenses.
Hall of Fame: Coordinates the recognition ceremony for individuals and clubs
achieving success. In charge of the DTM Hug Line.
Logistics: Serves as liaison for District 27 in dealings with the venue, all vendors, and
speakers. Is responsible for communicating all meeting specifications to the vendor,
such as meeting room setup, AV equipment needs, meal function details,
accommodations, and additional supplies.
Publicity and Promotions: Publicises and promotes the meeting throughout the District
27 and the public. Works closely with the Public Relations Manager and local media.
Sponsorship: Responsible for finding sponsors to help pay for the cost of the
conference, such as clubs or organisations advertising in the conference program,
vendors selling products at the conference, and organisations sponsoring the
conference. Works with sponsors attending the conference to ensure they are
valued.
Contest: Coordinates the room and audio setup. Works with the Contest Master
DTM Vince Caldwell, to ensure all contestants are eligible to compete and familiar with
the contest rules. Works with the Chief Judge DTM John Johnson, Jr. to ensure judges
are eligible to judge and judges, timers, and ballot counters are briefed on their
duties. Ensures ballots are counted carefully and awards are presented to the winners.
Please consider the role your experience and strengths suit best. Contact our Program
Quality Director, Jenny Genser White, at pqd@d27-tm.org to sign up for one of these roles.
TLI Training dates and links
November 2025 -February 2026
- Sunday, Feb 8th, 2:00-5:00 pm Breakout rooms and electives
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/lNQJJP_UQimbCR3V49b8Wg
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