February 17, 2013December 4, 2017

Conference Call to Shed Light on the Mysteries of Club Public Relations

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Of all the club officer positions, the role of the Vice President Public Relations has been the most mysterious to me. Public Relations can help members to communicate within the club and especially to reach out beyond the club to promote the club to potential new members. public relations  noun1. the actions of a corporation, store, government, individual, etc., in promoting goodwill between itself and the public, the community, employees, customers, etc.2. the art, technique, or profession of promoting such goodwill.— From Dictionary.com  All members are welcome to join the Membership Monday Conference Call on February 25th. Division E Area...

February 15, 2013December 4, 2017

Valentine’s Day — When We Shared Toastmasters

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Taking the opportunity to share the love of Toastmasters on a regular meeting day, Flagship Speakers began planning this event in early February. Event Chair Rupi Khanduri sent out invitations to previous guests, former and current members. Current members were encouraged to share the invitations with friends and co-workers. Our meeting is a ‘lunch time’ period for most of our members. By the way, did I mention that Rupi coordinated food offerings provided by a variety of the club members? Food is always a good way to say ‘Thank You’ for coming to a special event or open house. Toastmaster...

February 3, 2013December 4, 2017

Happy Anniversary February Clubs

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349    Plus-Two Toastmasters  02/01/1946 2476    Mid-Cities Noontime Club  02/01/1972 1071    Abilene Toastmasters Club 1071  02/01/1973 7274    Unique Toastmasters of Vista Ridge Club  02/01/1989 8507    House Speakers Toastmasters Club  02/01/1999  2975    BNSF Toastmasters Club  02/01/1999 5788    Top of Texas Toastmasters  02/04/2002 6411     Inner Voice Toastmasters Club  02/25/2002 638381   Centex Clearly Speaking Toastmasters  02/10/2004 879088    BNSF Expressed Toastmasters  02/23/2006 2194281   Electric Toasters  02/06/2012 2219278   WBC Toastmasters  02/13/2012 2287526   Texas Toast  02/24/2012

February 3, 2013December 4, 2017

Meet Toast Captains’ New Officers

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“Toast Captains” hosted a “superlative” (their word-of-the-day) meeting  January 23, 2013, promoting some of the best of Toastmasters with their officers’ installation administered by their Area Governor Manhal Shukayr.                                  New Officers for Toast Captains (Jan 2013-June 2013)Sitting left to right: Pat Dodd, President; Dave Burmeister, VP Education. Standing left to right: Rick Brooks, Sgt. at Arms; Sam Puentes, VP Membership; Paul Berry, Treasurer; Shankar Metla, VP Public Relations; and Chris Dumke, Secretary Under President Pat Dodd’s leadership this new officer group is tasked with taking Toast Captains to new heights. One such achievement is having its members complete...

February 3, 2013December 4, 2017

Everybody Wants a Promotion!

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Wow! February is here! The Groundhog says that spring is on its way! If we want our clubs to be Distinguished in 2012-2013, it’s time to roll up our sleeves and get to work! Your D25 Leadership Trio returned from our Mid-Year Training ready to go to work to help YOUR club reach Distinguished status. First, we updated promotions. “Spring Forward” has some of the popular components of last fall’s “Go for the Gold” but with a new social media component. We also updated the “20-20 Vision” promotion. Check out the detailsfor these two promotions on the D25 website. We...

February 3, 2013December 4, 2017

North Texas Toastmasters Officers Do TLI

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We enjoyed the great TLI on Saturday, Jan 26 at UNT Wooten Hall!  North Texas Toastmasters members shown Left to Right: Virginia Jones, VP PR; Candice Graning; Jeffrey Levy, Treasurer; Attila Konczol, VP Ed & Area 53 Governor; Helen Schenk, Secretary (Luis Agapito, SAA, not shown). Remember: One of the Distinguished Club Program goals is to have at least 4 officers trained every six months. If all seven of your officers are trained, you get the Super Seven ribbon for your banner.Submitted by Virginia Jones, VP Public Relations NT Toastmasters, Club 420, Area 52, D25

February 3, 2013December 4, 2017

Leveraging Your Online Profile

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Facebook is the most popular social media site in the world. Many of us spend way too much time on there. I know I do. I enjoy the social interaction and networking on the site. But there is another major social media site whose focus is also networking but on a business and professional level — LinkedIn. Around a month ago, I received an invitation to connect with a new LinkedIn member in Houston. I looked at her profile and gladly accepted her invitation. I sent her a message thanking her for the invite and the connection. A few days...

February 3, 2013December 4, 2017

Conference Call Recording About Contests Is Available Online Now

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If you missed being on the Membership Monday call on Jan 28, you still have the opportunity to learn from the three panelists who participated, Contest Quality Chair Deb Sanford, Chief Judge Diana Pittman and District 25 International Speech Contest winner Isabelle Cox. They presented great information about planning, judging and competing in speech contests. All three panelists have competed themselves, have held leadership positions with Toastmasters and are qualified to give tips and information about contests. If you are considering helping with a contest, judging, being a contestant or are simply curious and want to learn more, follow this...

February 3, 2013December 4, 2017

Plan Early and Carefully to Hold a Successful Club Open House

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What are some things to consider when thinking about holding a club open house? A great open house doesn’t “just happen.” It is best if the WHOLE club participates with the planning of the club open house. Plan the club open house with the care to detail as if you were planning an open house at your home for special friends.  After all, your club is your Toastmasters family. Start planning early! Identify a member willing to be the coordinator of your club’s open house event. Identify other members who will assist with various duties such as publicity, refreshments, set-up,...

January 24, 2013December 4, 2017

Elective Educational Sessions for Denton TLI

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Judges Training / Chief Judges / Judges Recertification Training    Diana Pittman Who judges the speech contests? How can you become a Judge? Whether you want to judge contests or compete, these sessions will answer all your questions.  You may even have an opportunity to judge for other groups outside of Toastmasters. Alternate Leadership Training: “Explore Leadership”              David MartinHave you served as a Club Officer again and again and again?  You can attend this session to have a fresh perspective of your opportunity to serve your Club one more time as an Officer. Contest Quality Training                   ...