District 60 Newsletter July 2018
THE GAVEL
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THE SECRET OF GETTING AHEAD IS GETTING STARTED
"MARK TWAIN"
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District 60 welcomes new clubs
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Masters of Speech
Corporate club at Fundserv
Sponsors: Todd Van Horne & Shubha Amba
Mentors: Janet Heidker & Nasir Shad
Next Century Voices
Community club at CNIB Community Hub
Sponsors: Carmel Brophey & Joyce Lang
Mentors: Mary Szatcker & Heather Edwards
GM Financial
Corporate club at General Motors
Mentor: Robert Weese
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Toronto #1 Toastmasters Celebrating 65 Years
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Congratulations Toronto#1 Toastmasters club on your 65th Anniversary. 1953 was a very good year!
Check out their charter document. It is signed by Toastmasters International founder, Ralph Smedley!
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2019 Speech Evaluation and International Speech contests
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District 60 will host two contests in the 2018-2019 Toastmasters year: Speech Evaluation and International Speech. Contest season will start January 2019 and culminate at the annual conference scheduled for April 13 -14, 2019.
The decision to host Speech Evaluation and International Speech contests was made after consultation with members and the District Executive Committee. The logistics of scheduling more than two contests at a two-day conference were also considered, plus the expense to members of potentially extending the conference over three days to accommodate more contests.
We thank all the members who weighed in with their opinions and look forward to your support in the coming year.
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Contest Periods - Mark your calendars!
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Speech Evaluation and International speech contests must start at the club level and proceed through the area and division to the district contests. Please schedule your contests during the following periods:
Jan 7 - Feb 2, 2019
Club contest period
Feb 3 - Feb 23, 2019
Area contest period
Feb 24 - Mar 23, 2019
Division contest period
Apr 13 - 14, 2019
District contests at annual conference
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Annual conference - April 13-14, 2019
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The annual District 60 conference will be held in Toronto on April 13 - 14, 2019.
This past Spring's conference was
“Simply the Best”
and we’re looking to provide an exceptional experience that takes it to the next level.
Be sure to book the dates in your calendar now, and look forward to more incredible information, including a letter you can take to your employer asking them to pay for this learning event as part of your development plan.
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Guaranteed to be an amazing event as we have two seasoned Toastmasters taking the reigns as Conference Co-Chairs: Victoria Nguyen and Andrew Mertens.
Stay tuned for workshops and training on running fabulous contests as our new Contest Chair, Ross Mackay, takes the helm to ensure clubs, areas, divisions and the district have the best contests ever!
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International Speech contestant competes in Chicago
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Cheer Sethu Kotharamath of WaterPark Speakers in his bid to become the world champion of public speaking. Join other members of District 60 who are travelling to Chicago, Illinois to attend the
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Wanted: Logistics Manager
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Do you aspire to leadership at the district level? We need a logistics manager to select meeting locations for District Executive Committee meetings and organize the room, ensuring the atmosphere is conducive to a successful meeting. This person may also collaborate on organizing training and contests. The logistics manager sets up necessary equipment, assists district leaders with meeting arrangements, distributes program materials, keeps track of district property, and addresses disruptions during events.
A track record of organization and diplomacy are a must for this role. While this role is not eligible for educational credit, it does introduce a member to district leadership and future opportunities.
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Great opportunities to earn leadership credit
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New Club Sponsor
- Committed experienced Toastmaster who likes to work with new people
- Promotes meetings and events to attract new guests and turn guests to members
- Promotes the Toastmasters program
- Works with Demo Chair to organize kick-off meetings
- Attends meetings regularly until club reaches charter strength - minimum 20 members
- Commitment length dependant on club
New Club Mentor
- Experience Toastmaster with positive attitude
- Attends meeting regularly
- Provides advice, tutoring and guidance to new members and officers
- Builds a strong fully functioning club
- 6-12 month commitment
Club Coach
- Helps clubs with 1-12 members achieve Distinguished status
- Attends meetings regularly and observes, analyzes and assesses challenges
- Provides recommendations based on best practices to help club reach its goals
- Creates a positive and supportive environment
- 12-24 month commitment
For more information on how you can begin this journey, contact Club Growth Director, Wendy Williamson,
williamsonwendy@rogers.com
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Of-the-Year awards:
July 31 deadline for nominations
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A Toastmaster for each role will be recognized for their contribution in supporting our District’s mission and their service towards the success of our members.
Accomplishments in each of the following 5 categories will help determine the successful recipient:
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Club & Membership Building and Retention
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Distinguished Status
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Education and Training
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Leadership, Commitment and Support
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Public Relations
Download the
forms
from the
OTYA page
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complete them and submit to
otya@toastmasters60.com
by July 31, 2018. You may wish to work with the recipient to ensure the form is complete or submit on your own behalf. Only 1 completed form per recipient is required.
For a list of past recipients, visit the
Of The Year Awards
page. Forms for 2018-2019 will be similar and available by the end of August 2018.
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We know that there is a correlation between successful clubs and the number of club officers trained. Would you like to give your club that extra advantage? There are plenty of opportunities to get your club officers trained.
- July 11 - Division H – 2180 Yonge Street, Toronto – 5:30 pm
- July 15 - Division D – 265 Yorkland Blvd, North York – 2:30 pm
- July 19 - Division E – 1675 Montgomery Park Rd, Pickering – 6:30 pm
- August 7 - Division E – 600 William Street, Cobourg – 6:30 pm
- August 25 - Division A - 200 Elizabeth Street, Toronto – 12:15 pm
- TBD - District 60 makeup session
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When all 7 officers attend training, each officer will receive a glass mug imprinted with the Toastmasters logo. Plus, clubs that achieved 7/7 in Round 1will be entered in a draw to receive a collection of autographed Mark Bowden publications for the club
library.
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June 30
– deadline to submit incoming
club officer lists
through
Club Central
for DCP credit
VP Education and club members
- the deadline for submitting educational awards for the 2017-2018 Toastmasters Year is
June 30, 2018
Beat the Clock Membership Building Contest
- add 5 new, dual or reinstated members to your club from May 1 to
June 30, 2018.
Your club will win a ribbon for your club banner and 10% off Toastmasters International online shop (discount expires in 6 months).
Click for membership building resources
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Club success planning document
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Club success stems from having a plan. Use this simple planning document to identify and track who will complete educational awards this year and where you will achieve Distinguished Club goals.
Club Success planning document
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District Executive Committee Meetings
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Open to area and division directors, and other district leaders for training and planning purposes:
- Thursday, July 5, 2018 @ 6:30 pm at Foresters Conference Centre (789 Don Mills Road)
- Tuesday, August 14, 2018 @ 6:30 pm
- Saturday, September 8, 2018 @ 9:00 am
- Thursday, October 11, 2018 @ 6:30 pm
- Saturday, November 10, 2018 @ 9:00 am
- Saturday, January 12, 2019 @ 9:00 am
- Saturday, February 9, 2019 @ 9:00 am
- Sunday, March 3, 2019 - District Appreciation Brunch
- Saturday, April 13, 2019 - District Council Meeting and annual conference
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Rhonda Mauer, DTM
2017-2018 District Director
Janice Howard, DTM
Incoming District Director
DD@toastmasters60.com
Happy New Year everyone! I’m looking forward to an amazing year as we continue to spark the
Love of Learning in the hearts and minds of all Toastmasters across our great District.........
Dawn Frail, DTM
Incoming Program Quality Director
PQD@toastmasters60.com
Welcome to a new Toastmasters year with new leadership opportunities. Opportunities to put
Members before Numbers.......
Wendy Williamson, DTM
Incoming Club Growth Quality Director
CGD@toastmasters60.com
Aneeta Pathak, ACS, ALB
Incoming Public Relations Manager
PRM@Toastmasters60.com
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TOASTMASTERS MISSION:
We build new clubs and support all clubs in achieving excellence.
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