Hi all,
2010 is almost upon us and for the last 6 months I have been doing all the posting. I am throwing it out to you to share your experiences outside the club or inside the club.
Share your challenges
Share your achievements
Share your hopes
Share anything you want (in a Toastmasters context)
This is an opportunity for us all to learn and grow!
What have done or been inspired to take on as a result of joining Toastmasters?
How did the experience play out?
What is next for you?
When I joined Toastmasters nearly six years ago I would not have imagined being the area governor. In fact I accepted the position with some hesitation.
From the beginning I faced some interpersonal challenges and discovered how to temper feelings and empower others. I have so far had many frustrating moments but the bright light continues to be the fact that I have stretched my abilities further than ever before and I am willing to take on greater challenges.
Over the next six months I will share some of my area governor and Toastmaster experiences, good and bad. With the hope that you will do the same.
I will also continue to update you on the goings on of Area 62 in District 86, Region 6
Have a very Happy New Year!!!
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
International speech contest start at the club
The date for the Division W contest is set for March 26, 2010 at a location to be specified.
As for any contest or special event an organizing committee is required to bring it all together, please put the question to your club members for anyone who may be interested in chairing the committee or participating in the event.
Royal City Toastmasters has offered to host the area contest. I would suggest March 5th (Friday) as this will leave sufficient time before the Division contest and not interfere with March break. Again many roles will need to be filled and Royal City TM would certainly appreciate the assistance from other clubs. (Note to Barry: This is an opportunity for one of your members to complete their HPL project)
March break March 15 - 19, 2010
(most will leave the Friday before March 12)
Tentative club contest dates available the entire month of February except Sun Feb 14 and Mon Feb 15
Please let me know what dates you select for your club contests!
As a lead up to the contests and possible as part of the officer training session in January workshops could be held for Judging, How to organize a contest, evaluating, how to construct a speech.
These are all great opportunities for some more experienced area 62 Toastmasters to share their knowledge and expertise why their fellow members and go outside the club.
As for any contest or special event an organizing committee is required to bring it all together, please put the question to your club members for anyone who may be interested in chairing the committee or participating in the event.
Royal City Toastmasters has offered to host the area contest. I would suggest March 5th (Friday) as this will leave sufficient time before the Division contest and not interfere with March break. Again many roles will need to be filled and Royal City TM would certainly appreciate the assistance from other clubs. (Note to Barry: This is an opportunity for one of your members to complete their HPL project)
March break March 15 - 19, 2010
(most will leave the Friday before March 12)
Tentative club contest dates available the entire month of February except Sun Feb 14 and Mon Feb 15
Please let me know what dates you select for your club contests!
As a lead up to the contests and possible as part of the officer training session in January workshops could be held for Judging, How to organize a contest, evaluating, how to construct a speech.
These are all great opportunities for some more experienced area 62 Toastmasters to share their knowledge and expertise why their fellow members and go outside the club.
Phase 2 officer training
Calling all Toastmasters, phase 2 officer training will begin in January.
Our last chance session was a great success and I would again like to thank Stone Road Toastmasters for their assistance in organizing the night.
This time we would like to have a have day training for all club officers and potential executive for the up coming Toastmasters year.
Phase 2 training is not a recap of the information provided in phase 1 but a chance to expand on the leadership experience, share ideas with other club executive members and introduce the idea of leadership within the club to members who may want to become leaders within your club. (legacy planing)
What we can learn in these sessions will not only serve us in our Toastmasters experience , it will help us grow in our professional and personal lives as well.
I can tell you from personal experience, the skills I have acquired through Toastmasters, have given me the courage and the ability to take on leadership roles at my place of work and in my community.
Let's make area 62 a place where people are enriched and recognized for stepping up and stepping out.
Our last chance session was a great success and I would again like to thank Stone Road Toastmasters for their assistance in organizing the night.
This time we would like to have a have day training for all club officers and potential executive for the up coming Toastmasters year.
Phase 2 training is not a recap of the information provided in phase 1 but a chance to expand on the leadership experience, share ideas with other club executive members and introduce the idea of leadership within the club to members who may want to become leaders within your club. (legacy planing)
What we can learn in these sessions will not only serve us in our Toastmasters experience , it will help us grow in our professional and personal lives as well.
I can tell you from personal experience, the skills I have acquired through Toastmasters, have given me the courage and the ability to take on leadership roles at my place of work and in my community.
Let's make area 62 a place where people are enriched and recognized for stepping up and stepping out.
Membership CONTEST
CLUB
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE CONTEST
SPRING CONFERENCE April 23, 24, 25, 2009
CLUBS with a Net Growth of 8 New Members – from December 10, 2009
through
DISTRICT 86 TOASTMASTERS = “Finding the key to success”
**New Members must be on TI’s membership list to be counted in your net growth – send the applications in Early**
For more information contact Avis Brodie, DTM, LGM, at d86lgm@hotmail.com or phone at 905-315-1789 H or 905-617-2752 cell
IDEA: Each Area can host an Open House between January and March – Help them put together a MEGA Open House so you can
Help Every New Member Find The Key To Success!!!!
Club
1. Plan a membership Drive for 1 to 2 months = build your membership and help others in your community.
2. Earn CL Credit for Planning a Club Event.
3. Have Theme Meetings – make them a fun and a good learning experience for guests.
4. Donate pocket change at each meeting – award Free 6 months Membership dues to a deserving member.
5. Plan a Membership Drive Celebration – another member earns a CL Credit.
6. Award Members for bringing most Guest and/or most New Members (ask local business for gift certificate donations – they will say “YES” or “NO”, it can’t hurt.
7. Have a Speech-a-Thon during one of your meetings – silent evaluations if you run out of time.
8. Invite a speaker from another club to be your guest speaker, invite your Area Gov, Div Gov or one of the Trio to present a motivational speech at your meeting.
9. Print Business Cards for your Club and give 10 to 20 to each member and they have to give them to a prospective members – have a little competition. http://www.toastmasters.org/Members/SpotlightArticles/17Ideas.aspx
10. Every member should have a Membership Application partially filled out so that all the new member has to do is fill in their name, address and sign (of course pay the fee).
11. Have a chart with Club dues available for new members.
12. Plan a New Member Ceremony at the end of your Drive and present them with Membership Certificate and make sure you vote them into your club.
13. Plan a Celebration with all the Clubs in Your Area… talk to your Area Gov… If every Club in your Area has at least a net of 8 new members.. talk to your Lt Gov of Marketing, she might provide funds for a Pizza Party.
14. Decide how the
****These are ONLY ideas/suggestions, please add your own to the list and share with other clubs****
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