Yesterday was an awesome day! Your district officers gathered in Milton for a full day of exciting interaction, education and shared learning. At least that's what it looked like!
During the sessions, the division and area governors learned about how to blend new district membership contests with international ones. Our Lieutenant Governor Marketing, DTM John MacDonald promoted the extended Talk Up Toastmasters contest which TI runs. If your club has the highest number of new members registered with TI during this contest, it will receive a $100 gift certificate for the Spring Conference bookstore. All clubs who have any new members during the contest period will be put into a draw for a $50 gift certificate: two clubs will be drawn.
Our Lieutenant Governor Education and Training, DTM Avis Brodie presented the new rule book for running great contests. The International Speech Contest and the Evaluation Contest is getting underway in our clubs with the area and division contests only a short time away. Be sure to encourage those who are preparing to participate and cheer them on. Come see the ultimate challenge at the District Conference at the Delta Meadowvale in Mississauga April 8-10th.
Our governors got some really great tips for getting media coverage for promoting your club and building your membership from our District PRO, ACB, ALB Katie Chida. Ask your Area Governor when they come for their club visits to share what they have learned. Get your VP PR to use it; then watch your club grow!!!
Calling all District Leaders! We need you! Run for one of the District Officer positions for 2011-2012. Our Immediate Past District Governor, DTM Doreen Hillier presented the nominations procedures for the upcoming elections. Be sure to check out this information on the district website.
And much more; ask your Area Governors to visit your club and share some great information with you. Get ready for you and your club to be Soaring to Excellence on June 30th.
And training isn't just for the governors. Your District Trio is heading off to Chicago for two full days of training so we can serve you better for the remainder of the year. Each of us will be trained according to our roles and what is new on the horizon for Toastmasters International. I can't wait to see what's up. Stay tuned as I will be sure to share it all with you upon our return.
So, you see training is for everyone! Between now and the end of February, Phase II training is going on in a venue near you. Go, ask questions, learn stuff and share what you already know. What has your experience been like for the past six months? What do you want to accomplish the next six months? Attending club officer training is a proven strategy for club success. Find out when and where on the district website: http://www.toastmasters86.org/.
So training IS for everyone...how about you?
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