February 2025

ISSUE 8

The Keyword is Growth!

Greetings fellow Toastmasters! There's growth on the horizon! Clubs have planned Open Houses and are preparing for Renewals. We have incentives to help you.


Abhijeet Joshi, DTM, IPDD, may never have joined district leadership. Learn about the grumpy old man who encouraged him and how the role led to leveling up in his career. Podcast Chair Sneha Sharma has a podcast to share below.


If you want to have an impact on the district and grow in your career, scroll down for the AMA event.


District Happenings

Wendy Fan describes fundamentals

Back to the Basics


Wendy Fan, Club Growth Director talks about the role in fundamentals in reaching our goals. A firm foundation helped her in her career and Toastmasters can emulate it.



Events

February 28 at 7 pm PT!

The Division Director role is growing in popularity, often attracting more candidates than available slots. And there’s a good reason for that! This role is a unique opportunity to develop high-level leadership skills, mentor Area Directors, and make a lasting impact on clubs across the district.


It’s more than just a title—it’s a chance to solve challenges, build teams, and grow in ways you never expected. If you’ve ever considered stepping into a larger leadership role, now’s the time to learn what makes this position so rewarding!



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Incentives

It's the season of growth. D101 rewards you for adding new members and for renewing your members. There is only a few days left for Early Bird renewal, which ends on 2/28.

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PR Corner

TLI Summary


After finishing his Area Director role, Phillip Plath was ready to continue to his next challenge. He was offered to Chair the spring TLI and accepted it, not knowing what to expect. He shares his experience in his summary, which is very useful to those considering the role as the summary is open about challenges. .


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When Literature Meets Toastmasters: A Festival Experience to Remember


The Jaipur Literature Festival is one of India’s most renowned literary festivals and a globally celebrated event. Sneha Sharma writes about how attending the JLF with a fellow Toastmaster enriched the experience. Her article shows how our Toastmasters experience goes with us everywhere.


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Sneha Sharma releases a jam-packed podcast featuring Abhijeet Joshi, DTM, IPDD, who says district leadership experience led to becoming a Program Manager at Nvidia, a role he coveted.


Discover how Toastmasters helped shape his career, the lessons he learned as a district leader, and his tips for balancing professional success with mindfulness.


You'll find advice for new and seasoned Toastmasters alike in this entertaining podcast.

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