Incentives

Incentives

Visit 9 different clubs (at least 7 of which must be in District 25)
that you are not already a member of and serve in an agenda-ed role at each meeting.

Submit agendas or screen shots from each meeting reflecting which role you held
as well as brief description of your experiences and earn an
“Inspired by You” district focus pin.
(one award per member per year)

Recording NNN 2/23/22 Panel

Click here to complete form with agendas and description!

Members who have met requirements for Nemileta Networking Nine

Celeste Castro
Chuck Mencke
Ernestina Pinones
Lila Shrestha
Sallie Spradlin-Jett
Joyce Trimble
Brandi Wesley
David Winkowski

Intentionally Inspirational

2 District 25 clubs must work together for this one!
Have 2 or more members of each club join four consecutive meetings of the other club
(2×4 =8 meetings minimum total) and help out and both clubs will earn
Intentionally Inspirational ribbons.

 You will need to submit a brief write up of how the clubs helped each other,
and at least 1 photo, along with contact info for officers of both clubs
and some basic information about each meeting.

Each club must submit the information for their contributions,
incentive awarded only once both submissions received.

Click here to complete form with details of meetings and photo(s)!

Club Open House

Open House

Why have an Open House?
To celebrate good times, invite and engage guests!
Open houses are meetings designed to be fun and are great ways
to introduce new people to your club.

Click here to complete form with photo(s) and agenda!
Your photo(s) will appear on our D25 website!

Check out our Club Celebrations page – click here

There is a monthly drawing for $25 TI bucks for clubs who submit photos.
Submit information by the 3rd of the month following your open house
to take part in the drawing.
Drawing will take place on the 10th of each month.

Ribbons for club showing proof of open house will be mailed to
Club President.  Only one ribbon per TM year.

For more information about open house meetings, click here.
For helpful resources for open houses, click here.

Consider sending photos to Toastmasters International too!
Click here for guidelines for sending photos to Toastmasters International

Double the fun and your winnings!  Make your open house a
Golden Gavel meeting too!

If your club is the winner, AND it is a Golden Gavel meeting,
your club wins an additional $25 TI gift certificate!

 Click here for rules for Golden Gavel meetings.

Monthly Drawing Winners

July – Nissan
August – None
September – Afterburners*
October – Texas Talkers*
November – BNSF Expressed
December – Longhorn
January – Burleson Toastmasters
February – NST Toastmasters Club
March – Clearly Speaking Toastmasters
April – Heart of Texas Bridge Gappers
May –
June –

*Double winner – Open House/Golden Gavel Meeting

Happy Charterversary

An anniversary is a time to celebrate the joys of today,

The memories of yesterday, and the hopes of tomorrow!

A club photo(s) and description (130 words or less)

And you are ready to memorialize this date.

Click here to complete form with description and photo(s)!
Check out our Club Celebrations page – click here

Consider sending photos to Toastmasters International too!
Click here for guidelines for sending photos to Toastmasters International

Want a list of your charter members?
An Officer can go to Club Central
Administrative Reports then select ‘Charter Members’ from dropdown

Clubs having “Happy Charterversary” Celebrations

Inspiring Others

Participate in 1 of The Following:
Open House
Charterversary Celebration
Golden Gavel Meeting

AND
Add 5 members (new, dual, reinstated)

AND
Achieve Education Goals – 2 of the following
5 or more level 1
5 or more level 2
3 or more level 3
3 or more level 4, 5 or DTM awards

All by January 31, 2022

Leading the Way

Lead Your Club to Success

Achieve both membership goals:
Dues Renewals on time in Fall and Spring
Membership Qualifier (20+ or net gain of 5)

Training and Admin Goals:
7 Officers trained in both seasons
2 votes at business meeting & the Prior Year D25 Business Meeting

Achieve at least 2:
5 or more Level 1
5 or more Level 2
3 or more Level 3
3 or more Level 4, 5 or DTM awards

All must be completed by April 30, 2022

Information regarding the International proxy was emailed by
Toastmasters International to Club President and Club Secretary.
Find a copy here – click here
Toastmasters International virtual business meeting is August 27, 2021.

Information regarding the District Council annual meeting, held in May,
will be posted to D25toastmasters.org 30 days prior.
Information will also be available in the District newsletter (Hot Topics)
and sent via email to each club’s President and Vice President Education.

Note there are no proxies allowed for the Fall Virtual District Council meeting
taking place on September 12, 2021 at 2:00 pm.
Club’s President and Vice President Education must personally, virtually, attend.

Hot Topics – Flame of Awareness

Super 7

Is your Toastmasters Club a SUPER 7 Club? 

Each club that has all 7 officers trained in either of the two training periods will achieve the Super 7 Award and receive a ribbon to proudly hang on the club banner.

Club officers may attend any Toastmasters Leadership Institute held in the June-August training period or the December-February training period. 

Fine Print: Open only to District 25 Toastmasters Clubs in good standing. In order to qualify for the Super 7 Award, all 7 club officers must attend District Sponsored training held in June-August or December-February. If officers attend a District training in a district other than District 25 during the June-August or December-February time periods, documentation must be submitted to the District 25 Program Quality Director in order to receive credit.

Super 7  Award Recipients listed on District 25 Hall of Fame

Stupendous 7

When your club has all seven officers trained in BOTH TLI sessions,
you will be entered into a drawing to receive a complete set of Officer Pins ($60 value).

One club will be chosen from each Division so there will be 7 winners.
Pins will be awarded at the 2021 Annual Conference.

Results of Incentive
The following clubs had all 7 officers trained both terms!

Gimme The Loot

Training Incentive – $25 worth of
Toastmasters International Gift Certificates

Training Incentive – $25 worth of Toastmaster International Gift Certificates

Trained officers mean high quality clubs.

Four trained officers means DCP points.

Four trained officers also mean LOOT!

(Officers Trained during the Jun-Aug session and Dec-Feb session)

Do you want the LOOT?

Have a minimum of four officers trained during the Fall (June – August) TLI Season,
and earn a $25 gift certificate to spend at the Toastmasters store.

Have a minimum of four officers trained during the Spring (December – February) TLI Season,
and earn a $25 gift certificate to spend at the Toastmasters store.

Have a minimum of four officers training in each TLI season, and you’ll earn a total of $60 in Toastmasters gift certificates.

To use your gift certificates, store items must be ordered using postal mail and the Product Order Form (1205A).
The product order form is located here
OR
check instructions on how to redeem Toastmaster International gift certificates

Training Period – Summer (Jun-Aug) 2021-2022
Four or More Officers Trained

Training Period – Winter (Dec-Feb) 2021-2022
Four or More Officers Trained

Helping Hands

“Helping hands, helping one another
I do all I can, with my helping hands”

Does your club meeting need a shot of energy?
D25 has a program that can help!
Are you a shot of energy for a club meeting?
D25 has an opportunity for you!

Click here for more details

Download flyer – share with fellow club members – click here

Become a Helping Hands Team Member who have attended 4 consecutive meetings
and earn reserved seating at the annual Conference plus a  challenge coin

Toastmasters International Virtual Victories

Toastmasters everywhere are still pursuing their personal and
professional goals SAFELY by meeting virtually online.

Share your story with the world and help inspire others!
Email socialmedia@toastmasters.org with a photo of your club’s online meeting
and what you’re doing to uphold Core Values for a chance to be featured
on this webpage and on social media!

Go to Toastmasters International and find out more!

Need ideas on how to be safe and move to virtual Meetings?
Find out some ideas  here!
Online Meeting Resources on TI SITE   – scroll through the HELPFUL RESOURCES here
More resources on the D25 Site – scroll thru the Club Meeting Resources  here

Toastmasters International Traveling Toastmaster

Traveling Toastmaster
(Toastmasters International Contest)

Get Creative! Traveling Toastmaster wants to highlight creativity in quarantine!
Take a picture in your home or socially distancing with your magazine or other
Toastmasters memorabilia. Send your fun photos to photos@toastmasters.org.

Check out past Traveling Toastmaster Pictures – click here

From the November 2018 Magazine – Traveling Toastmaster Section
Marylee Mims, DTM, Past District Governor 2014-2014
(read article from Marylee – click here)

Awards

Clubs and Members
Recognized at Annual Awards Banquet

The Smedley Award

Toastmasters International
Club Membership Building Contest

Smedley Award
Program Dates: August 1 – September 30

In honor of Ralph Smedley, can your club add five new, dual, or reinstated members between August 1 and September 30? By doing so you’ll qualify to receive a “Smedley Award” ribbon to display on your club’s banner. In addition to the ribbon, qualifying clubs earn a special discount code for 10-percent off their next club order. (The discount code expires six months from the date of issue and is not valid with any other offer.)

Applications and payments for members who join between August 1 and September 30 must be received at World Headquarters or online no later than September 30. Each member’s join date as listed on the application must be for August or September. The addition of transfer and charter members does not count toward “Smedley Award” credit.

The winning clubs will be revealed online within a few weeks of the contest ending. Winning clubs should allow up to 10 business days to receive their award if they are located in the United States, and up to 21 business days if they are outside of the United States.

Smedley Award Recipients listed on District 25 Hall of Fame

Click here to view details on Toastmasters International website

Golden Gavel Award

Clubs with well-run, lively, and educational meetings that meet the needs of their members earn the Golden Gavel Award. This award is recognized with a ribbon that can be added to their club banner, and is awarded annually to a club at the annual Awards Banquet.

The club must meet all of the following criteria:

• Members and guests are greeted warmly and enthusiastically.
• Meeting starts and adjourns on time.
• 15 or more club members must be present (clubs with fewer than 20 members must have 75% of members present).
• At least one non-Toastmaster guest is present.
• There is applause after every speaker – functionaries included. *
• All speeches are path speeches.
• Evaluations are both specific and supportive.
• Participants are positively recognized and ribbons/rotating trophies are awarded. *
• Members wear badges and guests are given name tags. *
• Printed agendas are distributed and followed with 3 or fewer assignment changes to the agenda. *
• Table Topics are interesting and/or fun – participants are able to speak the full time period.

* Virtual meetings – Adjust as needed to remain complaint with local laws & recommendations.
• Applause – If non-speakers are muted, some video conferencing options allow virtual applause or Jazz hands.
• Recognition with ribbons/rotating trophies. Some video conferencing options may allow surveys, chat, polling.
Awards can be virtual. Recognition is the important component and should be included if possible.
• Printed Agendas – can be emailed to all or posted in the chat for guests.
• Name badges – the participant or meeting organizer can often rename the attendees if needed.

Area/Division Directors: Click here to submit Golden Gavel Meetings.

Golden Gavel clubs listed on District 25 Hall of Fame 

Download the Current Golden Gavel Flyer (PDF)

Invite your Area and/or Division Director to attend so they can
verify and submit officially for the recognition.
Area Directors  and district leadership submit these awards.

5 Star Club Award

Five Star Club Membership Requirements:
– Dues renewal on time in fall
– Add 4 New Members
– Add 4 More New Members
– Dues renewal on time in spring
– Club has 20 members or net growth of 5 by June 30

Privileges Include:
– Exclusive ribbon for club banner
– Honorable mention in District Newsletter
– Publication in Spring Conference Program*
– Announcement on District Website Hall of Fame
– Special recognition at Spring Conference Awards Lunch*

Details: Clubs must submit dues on time during both renewal periods. Dues must be submitted no later than September 30** and March 31** of the current Toastmaster year to receive on-time credit. On June 30, clubs must have 20 paid members or a net growth of 5 members if the base membership was below 20 as reported on July 1. Clubs must add 4 members, which are defined as new, dual, or reinstated members, and an additional 4 members between July 1 and June 30 of the current Toastmaster year. Results will be tracked from reports provided by Toastmasters International. Clubs have until June 30 to complete all five requirements.

* Clubs that complete all 5 by April 30 will be recognized at the annual Awards Banquet

** – Toastmasters International changed date requirement for dues submission 2016-2017

Five Star Club Award Recipients listed on District 25 Hall of Fame 

Pacesetter Awards

Description of Pacesetter Awards:

5 or more Level 1 Awards
Excellence in Education  Level 1 Award Ribbon (Purple)

5 or more Level 2 Awards
Excellence in Education  Level 2 Award Ribbon (Color TBA)

3 or more Level 3 Awards
Excellence in Education  Level 3 Award Ribbon (Color TBA)

3 or more Level 4 or Level 5 or DTM Awards
Excellence in Education  Level 4, 5, DTM Award Ribbon (Color TBA)

9 or more New members
Excellence in Marketing Award Ribbon (Green)

5 DCP Goals by January 31
Excellence in Goal Setting Award Ribbon (Maroon)

Pacesetter Award Recipients listed on District 25 Hall of Fame

Individual Membership Building Contest

Toastmasters International
Individual Contest Building Program
Annual Membership Program

Program Dates: July 1 – June 30, of the following year

Membership growth is important to ensure club success. As a sponsor of five new members, you will qualify to receive a unique sponsor’s pin. As an outstanding sponsor of 10 new members, you will qualify to receive a special pin. Effective July 1, 2009, as a sponsor of 15 new members, you will qualify to receive a special discount code for 25% off your next product purchase from Toastmasters International World Headquarters. Discount is not valid with any other offer. You’ve also made a significant contribution to your club’s long-term success. To receive credit as a sponsor, your name must appear on the membership application along with your home club number. Please print or type information legibly. No changes can be made to the applications once they are received by World Headquarters. New, dual and reinstated members count for credit; transfer and charter members do not. The new members join dates must fall within the July to June range. All applications and payments must be received at World Headquarters no later than June 30.

List of those receiving this recognition posted on District 25 Hall of Fame

Click here to view details on Toastmasters International website

Talk Up Toastmasters

Toastmasters International
Club Membership Building Contest

Talk Up Toastmasters!
Program Dates: February 1 – March 31

Toastmasters love to talk, so take advantage of it. During the “Talk Up Toastmasters” membership contest, you can encourage your members to invite guests to a special meeting where regular procedures are augmented by a discussion of Toastmasters’ many benefits. Add five new, dual or reinstated members to your roster between February 1 and March 31 to receive a special “Talk up Toastmasters” ribbon to display on your club’s banner. In addition to the ribbon, qualifying clubs earn a special discount code for 10-percent off their next club order. (The discount code expires six months from the date of issue and is not valid with any other offer.)

Applications and payments for members who join between February 1 and March 31 must be received at World Headquarters or online no later than March 31. Each member’s join date as listed on the application must be for February or March. The addition of transfer and charter members does not count for credit toward “Talk Up Toastmasters” credit.

The winning clubs will be revealed online within a few weeks of the contest ending. Winning clubs should allow up to 10 business days to receive their award if they are located in the United States, and up to 21 business days if they are outside of the United States.

Talk Up Toastmasters Award Recipients listed on District 25 Hall of Fame

Click here to view details on Toastmasters International website 

Beat The Clock

Toastmasters Internaional
Club Membership Building Contest

Beat the Clock
Program Dates: May 1 – June 30

Toastmasters are taught to run meetings on time, finish speeches on time and reach membership goals on time. In that spirit, “Beat the Clock” is a great motivator for finishing the year on schedule—and with a bang. The goal for your club is to earn the “Beat the Clock” award! Make this a contest in your club to encourage every member to get involved. Clubs adding five new, dual or reinstated members during May and June receive a “Beat the Clock” ribbon to display on the club’s banner. In addition to the ribbon, qualifying clubs earn a special discount code for 10-percent off their next club order. (The discount code expires six months from the date of issue and is not valid with any other offer.)

Applications and payments for members who join between May 1 and June 30 must be received at World Headquarters or online no later than June 30. Each member’s join date as listed on the application must be for May or June. The addition of transfer and charter members does not count toward “Beat the Clock” credit.

The winning clubs will be revealed online within a few weeks of the contest ending. Winning clubs should allow up to 10 business days to receive their award if they are located in the United States, and up to 21 business days if they are outside of the United States

Beat the Clock Award Recipients listed on District 25 Hall of Fame

Click here to view details on Toastmasters International website

Phoenix

Any club beginning the year with 12 or fewer members and building membership to charter strength (20) or greater
will receive the District 25 Phoenix Award ribbon that can be proudly displayed on their club’s banner.

Phoenix Award Recipients listed on District 25 Hall of Fame

20+ Club

District Director 20+ Club Award

Strong clubs strive to maintaining their base membership at Charter Strength (20 members).
Each club that ends the year with 20 or more members receive the 20+ Club Award.

(Year-end DCP reports from Toastmasters International used
to determine clubs that met criteria for this District award.)

Note: The ribbon for club banner will be presented at the Awards Banquet..

District Director 20+ Award Recipients listed on District 25 Hall of Fame

Kaizen Award

Kaizen Club Award

Kaizen is the Japanese art of continuous improvement.
It stresses the need to continually improve the way that things are
done in order to achieve high levels of quality from year to year.
At the club level, it is important to keep this in mind —
if we’re not doing anything to improve our clubs,
we remain stagnant and eventually begin to backtrack.

Each year, District 25 recognizes clubs that has been at least Distinguished for 3 years in a row.
This is a major accomplishment for a club, and District 25
is proud to be able to recognize these clubs
for their efforts both over the past year and in years prior.

Clubs that are Presidents Distinguished 3 years in a row or
longer receive the prestigious District Director’s Quality Award,
which is the highest award a club can receive from the District.

Kaizen Award Recipients listed on District 25 Hall of Fame

District Director Quality Award

District Director Quality Award

The District 25 Direcor’s Quality Award recognizes clubs that are
President’s Distinguished over a continuous 3-year period.

This is the highest award a club can receive from the District.

The clubs that are able to achieve and maintain this level of excellence
prove year after year their commitment to their members and
to the organization by signing up new members and
getting them through the educational program.

District 25 is proud to have these consistently high-achieving clubs in its District.

District Directory Quality Award Recipients listed on District 25 Hall of Fame

Triple Crown

Triple Crown Incentive

Any member earning 3 or more Education Awards will be awarded a triple crown pin.

Outstanding Club Website Award

Have a great club website?

Check out details on club website award

Check out Hall of Fame – outstanding website award winners

Promotions from previous years:

2020-2021
2019-2020
2018-2019
2017-2018
2016-2017
2015-2016
2014-2015
2013-2014
2012-2013
2011-2012