March 2025 Vol.54

A Look Inside

1. District Director Messages
2. Program Quality Director Message
3. District Conference Sale
4. Time to Renew
5. Events and Workshops
6. March Club Anniversaries
7. February Achievements

Toastmasters is where leaders are made

Did you sign up for Toastmasters so that you could improve your communication skills? As a communication and leadership organization, don’t stop halfway, make sure to embrace all your opportunities. Helen Blanchard, Past International President famously said, “If you get all there is to get out of Toastmasters, you’ll never get out of Toastmasters” There’s always more to learn!

As a club officer: A one-year term (some clubs have 6-month terms), each officer role, when fully embraced, expands your leadership knowledge. Attending training will help you learn more about your role and will also provide networking opportunities.

The level after Club Officer is Area Director, where instead of leading only your club, you expand to helping 4 clubs. They have their own club officers, but now you share your experiences with them, while learning more about how districts work and more of the benefits of Toastmasters. This role is very rewarding, is the favorite role of many Toastmasters leaders.

You’ll be helping others, expanding your network, and learning greater organization and project management skills.

There are education and training sessions available at all Toastmasters levels.

We’re a supportive organization!

-Avis Brodie, DTM, PDG

District 65, 2024-25 District Director

From the District Director’s desk:

From the District Director’s desk:

Today we’re highlighting our 2…4…6…8! Membership Drive

Clubs that add 2, 4, 6, or 8 new First Time Toastmasters members between January 1 and March 31, 2025, will earn:

Add 2 Members: $25 TI Gift Certificate

Add 4 members: $75 TI Gift Certificate

Add 6 Members: $100 TI Gift Certificate

Add 8 Members: $150 TI Gift Certificate

Some suggestions for your prize money:

·      purchase items from the TI store

·      buy a new club banner

·      buy a banner stand to display your banner

·      get a discount on the District conference held April 25 &26, 2025

Congratulations to the winners from our summer contest:

2 new members:

Clarence Toastmasters

Good Morning Syracuse

Leaders And Learners

Rochester 476

Rochester High Noon 

8 new members:

Utica National



For more incentives check here: https://tmdistrict65.org/incentives65/

Wishing you a wonderful Spring!

--District Director Avis Brodie, DTM

Update from the PQD:

Planning for the District Conference “Dare to Succeed” is well underway! Below are a few exciting opportunities and annoucements regarding the Conference:

Conference Club Donated Baskets

In previous years, District 65 asked clubs to donate a raffle basket for the Conference. Attendees could purchase tickets to place in front of each basket, and a winning ticket was drawn from each bucket. The more tickets you placed, the higher your chances of winning. Funds from ticket sales were donated to District 65.

This Spring, we're pleased to re-introduce the club-supplied baskets filled with donated items. To boost the anticipation, tickets placed for each basket will be counted and the club with the most tickets will win a certificate (amount to be decided) for the Toastmasters International store. Let's create compelling baskets and may the best one win!  Get involved and start planning your club's basket today!

Let’s See You Smile!

Throughout the Conference, we would like to profile District 65 clubs and their members. Therefore, can I please ask that you send a club photo to District65PQD@gmail.com – no later than March 31, 2025.

🌟 Join Us as a Proud Sponsor of District 65’s Annual Spring Conference! 🌟

We are thrilled to invite you to become one of our esteemed District 65 Sponsors at our highly anticipated Annual Spring Conference in April 2025. Your invaluable support will play a pivotal role in shaping this momentous event.

As a sponsor, you will: Empower Excellence in our educational programs, ensuring top-tier content for all attendees. Engage with Internationally Renowned Speakers who will inspire and captivate our audience. Celebrate Member Achievements with meaningful awards that honor the remarkable accomplishments of our members.

Join us in making a significant impact and being a part of this incredible journey. To learn more and join us as a sponsor, please reach out to Gillian Sheldon at District65PQD@gmail.com for sponsorship information.

📣Keynote Speaker Announcement 📣

District 65 is thrilled to announce Pat Johnson, DTM PIP as our 2025 Keynote Speaker. An Educator, Author, Mentor, Ontological Life Coach and Past International President of Toastmasters International, 2010-2011, Pat will be joining us to inspire us to succeed in all we do!

Don’t miss out, register today at: https://form.jotform.com/250447970099164



-Gillian Sheldon, DTM

District 65, 2024-25 Program Quality Director

The $135 District Conference rate is happening NOW! Don’t miss your chance to secure your spot and be part of all the action.

Get your tickets by clicking HERE

Dont Miss Out!

Don't forget Toastmasters membership renewals are due by March 31, 2025—renew today to continue your journey of growth and leadership!

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D65 Events and Workshops

Ready to take your Toastmasters journey to the next level? Don't miss out on these powerful upcoming workshops designed to accelerate your growth! Kickstart your path with Toastmasters 101 / Welcome to Pathways on March 12, followed by Mentor Monday on March 17, where you’ll get personalized advice from seasoned mentors. On March 24, join the D65 Town Hall - Proposed District Alignment to learn about exciting district changes and have your questions answered. Then, on April 14, discover how to run a smooth election with Preparing for Club Officer Elections. Explore the shift from community to corporate clubs with Toastmasters: A Paradigm Shift from Community to Corporate on April 24, and finally, on May 10, dive into the Workshop Series: Accelerate Your Growth, where you’ll gain invaluable skills to fast-track your Toastmasters experience.

Click here to register for these transformative workshops today!

Club Anniversaries

Mohawk Valley Toastmasters -1953

Speechcrafters Club -1968

The Communicators-1979

Bristol Speaker Toastmasters Club  

Barrier Breakers Club-1985

Oneonta Toastmasters Club-1989

Port City-1997

Advanced Toastmasters Club of Rochester-1998

Leaders and Learners Club-2003

Toast the Grid-2017

Educational Achievements

February 2025

Level 1

Avery Anderson

Christine D. Wolbert

Demetria L. Cooper

Jaclyn Blum

Jeannette S. Kreher Heberling

Kathleen McKenna

Linda J. Lathrop

Melissa Barnard

Troy Shaver

Level 2

Avery Anderson

James McEntire

Juanita Rivera-Ortiz

Penny A. Kring

Level 3

Avis C. Brodie

Barbara Snyderman

Billy Enobakhare

Linda Marie Brown

Michele J. Rase

Pamela Gorman

Sandra Bird

Yanelys Alvarado

Level 4

David Porter

Dede D. Starnes

John S. O'Hare

Sherry L. Thompson

Level 5

Raul Rodriguez

Pathways Mentor Program

John S. O'Hare

Juanita Rivera-Ortiz

CONGRATULATIONS!

*Disclaimer*

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Thank you for your understanding, and we appreciate your cooperation.

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