Newsletter -
March 2020
Distribution: ALL District 40 Toastmasters
Member Spotlights in TI
#MYWHY
Share your story with the world and help inspire others!

At Toastmasters, we want to hear your story! It could motivate others to join the path to maximizing their potential! Do you remember what motivated you to become a member? Whether you suffered from a medical condition that held you back or you simply didn’t have the confidence to speak in public, everyone’s story is unique. Are you ready to motivate the next wave of Toastmasters?

Follow these easy instructions to share your #MyWhy story with the world:

1. Record a one-minute (or less) video telling us your story. During the first 30 seconds, explain your motivation or the personal or professional challenge you faced. Then spend 30 seconds explaining how Toastmasters has helped you.

2. At the end of your video,  hold up this sign  and say, “And that’s my why!” If you can’t print the sign, write #MyWhy on a piece of paper or hold up the sign on your phone.
 
3. To share your video with friends and family, post it on your personal social media pages with hashtag #MyWhy and tag Toastmasters International. Make your post public so the world can hear your story!
Each week, we will share member stories on Toastmasters International social media pages. When you’re done, challenge your fellow Toastmasters to join in the campaign and record their #MyWhy video!


“Individual commitment to a group effort--that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work.”
  — Vince Lombardi, American football player, coach, and executive in the National Football League (NFL)
Wednesday Webinars
The District Leadership started hosting informational and educational webinars back in October 2019. These topics are essential to creating a quality climate and culture of excellence in Toastmasters. Go-to-Meeting invites and registrations will be sent accordingly for future sessions. Check the d40toastmasters.org website for calendar updates. If you missed previous sessions, please check out the D40 YouTube channel or Facebook Group (see the "Files" link).
Recent topics:
  • Conducting Open Houses and Getting Guests to be Members
  • Accredited Speakers Program
  • Club Coach/Sponsor/Mentor
  • Press Releases for your Club and Division Events
  • Conducting and Judging Speech Contests
  • Let's Talk Pathways
  • Guests to Members
  • Pathways Basecamp

Upcoming topics (may be subject to change):

3/11: Going Beyond the Club
3/18: Toastmasters International Website Resources
3/25: Distinguished Club Program


** Many more replays available on a host of diverse topics - See the YouTube Channel above

Note: Facebook link above works on laptop or desktop sites. Mobile or Tablet sites may require search for "file" once inside the D40 Facebook Page or Group.
District Recognition
The District wants to recognize and spotlight super performance by our Clubs!

January Club of the Month: Midway Toastmasters. Take a look at their website: https://midwaytm.toastmastersclubs.org

February Club of the Month: CIC Speaks. Check out their dashboard of impressive metrics


District Renewal Incentive Results from February:
$30 Award incentive winners
Givaudan Toastmasters earned $30 with 1 new and 26 renewals

$ 25 Award incentive winners
CIC Speaks Too with 18 (3 new and 15 renewals)
Cincinnati Communicators earned $25 with 1 new member and 14 renewals.
Midway Toastmasters with 16 renewals 
Scotts Gro-Masters with 17 renewals 
H onda North America (HNA) Toastmasters earned $25 with a whopping 6 new members and 38 renewals! GREAT JOB!!

$20 Award incentive winners
The Kings Speech with 9 renewals
Seven Hills of Cincinnati Toastmasters with 13 renewals
Cincinnati Communicators 10 renewals 
Women With Voices with 12 renewals 
Essential To Leadership earned $20 with 1 new and 7 renewals
Huffman Prairie Toastmasters Club with 5 new members and 7 renewals

$15 Award incentive winners :
BTC (Building Tomorrow's Communicators) for 8 renewals
Sunrise Toastmasters Club earned $15 for 9 renewals 
Voice of Independence earned $15 for 9 renewals
Wings With Voices earned $15 for 2 new members and 10 renewals
MY CATALYST TMC earned $15 for 9 renewals 
Downtown Morning Toasters earned $15 for 2 new members and 7 renewals
Wright Way Toastmasters earned $15 for 2 new members and 6 renewals 
Incentives and Upcoming Promotions
From Feburary-March 2020, Toastmasters International promotes their Program called "Talk Up Toastmasters". Invite your friends and if your Club adds five (5) new, dual, or reinstated members, your Club will be eligible for special prizes. Details here.

Get your Open House Party Packs on the D40 Members Site ! Contact your Area or Division Director for details or assistance!


Buddy Club Incentive Program:
Clubs that were Select or President’s Distinguished in 2018-2019 can partner with clubs that did not get distinguished status. The goal is to help another club to become distinguished or higher. The sponsor club must maintain their current status also.

$50.00 gift card for Distinguished (10 clubs), $75.00 for Select, (8 clubs), and $100.00 for Presidents (7 clubs).  These are food gift cards. Please note this award is available to the first set of clubs in each category.

Notify David Hill at  clubgrowthdirector@d40toastmasters.org  to register.


Level Up Incentive Program :
Incentive for clubs to level up one-step towards a DCP higher than they were in 2018-2019. First 10 clubs to complete this will receive $100.00 in D40 Dollars, and a $50.00 food gift card.


New Member & Renewal Incentive : Renew Early and Sign Up as Many as Possible ! Many clubs are just a few member renewals or new members away! Check out your club's status!

  • Between March 4th - March 18th: A club that signs up or renews 8 members earns $10; 15 earns $15; 20 or more earns $20. 

  • Between March 19th - March 30th: A club that signs up or renews 8 members earns $5; 15 earns $10; 20 or more earns $15.   

Note : Award is for D40 Dollars, and is only given for the highest dollar value of any given timeframe/count (not a combination of two or more timeframes/counts).
Speech Contests and Training Opportunities!

Check out our District 40 Facebook Group for loads of Area Contest results! Great pictures taken by our Photographers. Join the group if you haven't already! Great insights, blogs, podcasts, stories, education, promotions and much more :-)

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Also, for those getting ready for additional Area and Division Contests, here are some materials to help plan and execute them.


The latest rulebook for international and humorous contests .
 
Do not just rely on your memory because every year, TI updates the rules, and we want to ensure that they are enforced consistently and fairly for all contestants in the District. Pay special attention to the number of contest officials needed, and the requirements for contestants to be qualified. Contest integrity is of utmost importance!
 
Download the latest contest kit and make sure that contestants and judges receive and fill out the correct forms for both contests. Click on the links below



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Club Sponsor, Mentor, & Coach "Deep Dive" Training has been rescheduled in Columbus and Cincinnati. Our Club Growth Director, David Hill, DTM, will be facilitating.

Mark your Calendars for:
  • Columbus - March 21st
  • Cincinnati - March 28th

* Registration will be starting about March 8th - be on the lookout for emails and formal invitations.
Conference 2020 Needs You
 The 2020 Annual Conference Charleston, WV, May 1-3

You can help make the conference a success by emailing Conference Chair Linda Hankins to volunteer or to register!
  • Check out the flier and Book your hotel room now at d40toastmastersconference.org
  • Get a glimpse of our Keynote Speakers - A World Champion Public Speaker and a Toastmasters International Director!
  • Online Registration is available at link above. Registration is $50 per person unless you bought a 25 for 50 coupon at 2019 Conference.
New for 2020 Speech Contests ( International Speech and Humorous Speech ) => Regarding Selection Sequence of contestants to advance to speech contests. Per the Speech Contest Rulebook, District 40 Leadership has decided to:
 
Allow only the 1 st  place winners from:
  • the Club speech contest to advance to the Area speech contest and/or
  • the Area speech contest to the Division speech contest and/or
  • the Division speech contest to the District speech contest.
Update Your Contact Information
Be sure to regularly check your contact information with Toastmasters International by logging in to http://toastmasters.org and clicking on your name at the top of the page to view your Profile Page.

D40 uses this contact information when we need to reach out to you. Ensure your information is correct so that you will continue to receive important information from us.

Also click on the link called "Manage my data and consent" and click on the "My Privacy and Consents" tab. At the bottom of this page click Yes next to "Your Name on Public Reports" and then click on "Save Privacy and Consents". If this is set to "No", then D40 will not be able to reach out to you with important information.

Make sure you spread this tip to others in your club.
Please share this with your fellow club members. Add publicrelations@d40toastmasters.org to your email program's trusted senders list so District 40 Newsletter doesn't go in your spam folder. If you know of any members who did not receive this email, let us know.

Per TI Branding rules, we were advised to discontinue "Success Times" name.

Please note the new mailing address for the District Offices!
Published by District 40 Toastmasters
Scott Holahan, Public Relations Manager

District 40 Toastmasters is part of Toastmasters International, a nonprofit educational organization that is a world leader in communication and leadership development.