The following information was included in the July 2021 Toastmasters International Club Leader Letter. Learn how to assign a proxy and be ready to vote on important Toastmasters business. Every year, members and clubs have the opportunity to vote on important business matters that help shape the future of Toastmasters International. Though there are no...
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2021 Virtual/Hybrid District Council Meetings, Campaigns, and Election Guidelines
By Chris Raneri, DTM, District Director Except from the email the District Leadership Team received March 1, 2021: Dear District Leaders, Attached you will find some resources to assist with the upcoming Annual District Council meeting and elections. Please share the information with the appropriate teams in the District. The Board of Directors has provided clarification...
Club Suspension and Reinstatement
Toastmasters International sent following information to Club Officers regarding club suspension and reinstatement. October 19, 2020 Dear Club Officers, As the effects of COVID-19 have continued to evolve, so have our clubs and members. We have heard from many club officers around the world about the creative ways they have adapted, using new and...
I HAVE A VOTE OR A PROXY. WHAT NOW?
by Chris Raneri, DTM – District Director If you are the President or Secretary of your club, you have a vote at the upcoming International Business Meeting. This may be your first time, and you have no idea what to do with that vote. You can find all the details here. Maybe you know you...
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...
A message from Club Quality and Member Support Teams at World Headquarters
By Jamie Pickering, DTM, District Director Information below sent to members from Toastmasters International. June 26, 2020 Dear Toastmasters, World Headquarters is receiving a high volume of requests about the end of the Toastmasters year, and the end of the traditional education program. At this time, we are prioritizing the education award applications that...
Pathways Access extended and Toastmaster Magazine Update
By Jamie Pickering, DTM, District Director The following was sent to members from Toastmasters International May 6, 2020 Dear Toastmasters, Thank you for putting your trust in the Board of Directors as we work together to navigate this difficult time. COVID-19 has put a strain on the economy, directly affecting Toastmasters International and...
Virtual District Council Meetings, Campaigns, and Election Guidelines
By Jamie Pickering, DTM, District Director District Leadership Team received this email April 12, 2020: Dear District Leaders, With the recent exceptions made by the Board of Directors, communicated on April 6, we’ve complied guidelines on how to conduct the upcoming District council meetings, candidate campaigns/showcase, and elections. This message has been sent to...
District Council Process Updates
By Jamie Pickering, DTM, District Director April 6, 2020 Dear District Leaders, On March 15, the Board of Directors announced that no District, Division, or Area events can be held in person, on or prior to June 1, 2020. This decision has impacted District processes and activities that are customarily conducted at in-person events....
Leadership Award Submission Extension
By Jamie Pickering, DTM, District Director The end of the traditional education program The deadline is to submit all traditional education awards is June 30, 2020! You can find information regarding the end of the program year in the Education Program FAQ. Here are some additional things to keep in mind: All traditional education awards...