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2020 Summit 2 Steps Forward
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2020 Summit 2 Steps Forward

By Tammy Kasterke, DTM, Summit Registration Chair 2020   The Summit is near… it’s virtual this year… and we want you to be here! (did you catch the fancy rhyming?) Maybe you’re asking ‘Why the Summit?  What’s in it for me?’ Good questions… so take note of this year’s unique Summit virtual experience. Area Council...

Take YOUR 2 Steps Forward!
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Take YOUR 2 Steps Forward!

By Emily Murray, DTM, Summit Chair 2020   Summit is just a couple weeks away! I know you want to spend Nov 7 with your friends learning cool new things! We have a full day planned for you so you can take your 2 Steps Forward with Summit. Area Council in the morning- for Club...

My Awards Banquet Experience
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My Awards Banquet Experience

By Craig Sims, IP1   I am new to Toastmasters.  I’ve been a member for less than three months.  Even so, I decided to attend the Banquet.  To be honest, I wanted to attend the banquet for purely selfish reasons.  Like many people, I have been feeling isolated because of the “lock down” due to...

Speakathons – Update from TI
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Speakathons – Update from TI

Toastmasters International to Club Presidents, VPE 8/25/20   August 25, 2020 Dear Club President and Vice President Education, With the continuing and evolving impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, some members may still experience difficulties finding opportunities to present speeches in the club setting. As a club officer, you may occasionally encounter challenges with conducting meetings where there are enough participants...

D25 Speakers Bureau-What’s It All About?
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D25 Speakers Bureau-What’s It All About?

By Calvin Dorsey, DTM, Speakers Bureau Chair   District 25 has a Speakers Bureau. We’ve had one for a while, and this year we have a new chair. Help me welcome Calvin Dorsey to the team. He has taken on the task of getting the word out to the community that there are some wonderful...

New Connections Through Isolation
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New Connections Through Isolation

by Jamie Reeg, Club Secretary, Alliance Networks Toastmasters Since the onset of the changes in the world, we have experienced many new things, the biggest one in Toastmasters being virtual meetings. Aside from figuring out how to best conduct a meeting on Zoom instead of in person, we have been able to have guests from...

Are you ready to celebrate 70 years strong one more time at the Awards Banquet?
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Are you ready to celebrate 70 years strong one more time at the Awards Banquet?

by Jill Morrison, DTM, Recognition Chair 2019-2020, Awards Banquet Co-Chair Do you feel the sand on your toes and the sun on your shoulders? The water is clear and the turtles are still celebrating 70 years strong. I know we have found all sorts of unique ways of celebrating this year but aren’t done with the festivities yet. On August 29, we will host...

Prepare to Cast Your Vote-Toastmasters International
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Prepare to Cast Your Vote-Toastmasters International

Chris Raneri, DTM, District Director’s summary of information provided by Toastmasters International – Club Voting (1) Voting at the Annual Business Meeting Clubs in good standing may cast two (2) votes at the Annual Business Meeting for International Officer and Director elections, as well as Proposals A and B to amend the Bylaws of Toastmasters...