Promotions 2012-2013

Promotions 2012-2013

Open Houses were part of various promotions throughout 2012-13

Clubs that have had an open house during 2012-2013

Check D25 Facebook for pictures

   *  Open House held before Feb/Mar
**  Open House held after Feb/Mar
*** Open House May/June

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Last Chance Promotions for May and June!

Howdy, Pardners! It’s Round Up Time in Texas!

It’s springtime—time to round up the stock from the Back 40, herd ‘em back into the corral, and get ‘em  branded! But while we’re at it, let’s round up some new stock too!

The three District 25 clubs with the biggest gain in new stock (most new, dual and reinstated members) in May will earn braggin’ rights . . . and a CHUCKWAGON DINNER!

Yep, we’re cookin’ up a chuck wagon dinner for the three clubs that gain the most members during May! Mouth waterin’ chuckwagon stew, cornbread, peach cobbler and sweet tea brought to your meeting and served by Bonne, Dean, and Marylee, the Trail Bosses from Ranch Headquarters.

So saddle up your pony, get out your lasso, round up the mavericks! It’s Round Up Time in District 25 Toastmasters!

Winners:

GM Toastmasters – 18
Lake Vista – 10
Energizers – 6

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Speechcraft

Details on this promotion to be posted soon!
District 25 will cover cost of Speechcraft up to $30 with proof of purchase
This is part of the Looking Forward, Giving Back District Focus Program for 2013-14

Submit proof that Speechcraft was conducted and receipts – click here

Clubs Submitting Proof Of Speechcraft
Cowtown Criers – 10/19/13 *
Sabre Classic – 9/29/13
Waco Wordsmiths – 11/21/13 *

* – no reimbursement for materials

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OK, Baseball Fans! It is time to get  . . .                     Back to Base!

All clubs that get back to base membership or greater by June 30 get a $25 gift certificate for the Toastmasters International Store.

Your club will also be entered into a drawing for a complete set of advanced manuals worth $75. Five sets will be awarded!

If your club Beats the Clock (adding 5 or more members in May and June), you will receive a $25 certificate to the Toastmasters International Store as well as TI’s award of 10 percent  discount on a club order.

Clubs With Membership at Base or Greater by June 30, 2013

*Winners of Drawing:

Aegonizers
ARBOR
Fighter Enterprise
Roanoke Texas
Ryan Plaza

Clubs Meeting Criteria for ‘Beat the Clock’

Toastmasters International Membership Prograrm

Clubs Adding 5 or More Members May

(New, Dual, Reinstated)

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Helping Hands

The Helping Hands program is for clubs whose membership is down (not necessarily to 12) and feel that it would be beneficial to have some extra hands and fresh ideas, evaluations, speeches, etc. to make the club meetings stronger.  The goal is to re-energize the existing members and help turn visitors into members.

The Helping Hands team will be made up of experienced Toastmasters members who are willing to attend a target club’s meetings for a minimum of  3-4 consecutive meetings.  The team members may all be from the same club or may be from different clubs.  You cannot be considered a Helping Hand if you are already a  member of the club being helped when the program begins.

If you feel your club would benefit from this program, please contact  Lt. Governor Marketing, Marylee Mims. Every effort will be made to fill all requests.

Successful completion of requirement of this program will complete one of the leadership requirement for the D25 Elite/Star Award program.

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Pin-nant Race!

Clubs adding new, dual, or reinstated members during May and June will receive a beautiful “Where Leaders Are Made” pin for each one added!

The five qualifying clubs adding the most members will also receive a complete set of officer pins, valued at $60!    

Clubs Winning Set of Club Officer Pins:

Aegonizers
Pro A.M. Toastmasters
Lake Vista Toastmasters
Fighter Enterprise Toastmasters
GM Toastmasters

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D25 Elite / Star Awards

Each member of District 25 Club is challenged to complete a minimum number of requirements in Marketing, Education, and Leadership each calendar year.  Once complete, candidates are awarded the exclusive D25 Elite Member Award.  Members receive a D25 Elite lapel pin and are listed in the District 25 Newsletter and website.

D25 Elite  & Star Awards

Star Marketing **** Star Education ***** Star Leadership

Click here to see current and past D25 Elite Members.

Download the current D25 Elite / Star Awards Member Flyer (updated 9/15/13)

Make the commitment to complete
D25 Elite or any one or all of the Star Awards – Click here!

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Host an Open House!

Have an Open House during May or June and your club will receive an Open House ribbon for your banner and enter a drawing for a chance to win a gorgeous Lectern Banner, valued at $25! Five will be awarded!

Send us a picture from your Open House along with your club name and date of the event to qualify.

Winners from drawing:

C3 Corning
Denton Toastmasters
Little Elm
Sprint Speakers
Waco Wordsmiths

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Spring 2013 Conference Promotion

The club that has the most full registrations by April 29th will win a $75.00 Toastmasters certificate that can be redeemed
for any Toastmasters International products. In addition, the winning club will be announced at the Saturday Awards Luncheon.

Winner:
Denton Toastmasters

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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

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DISTRICT-WIDE OPEN HOUSE
FEBRUARY/MARCH 2013

Receive an ‘Annual District-Wide Open House’ ribbon for your banner!

How?

Send us a picture from your open house along with your club name and date of the event and your club will receive a ribbon.

Click here to send photo!

If your club has submitted photo*

Click here to see if your club’s name is on the list

Photos will be posted on Facebook – link to be available soon

Having things like an Open House will help your club grow!

Your club will benefit from additional members and your club will be entered into the April prize drawing.

Grand Prize Drawing in April

Three (3) $50 Gift Certificates to Toastmasters International Store

One chance for drawing for each club sending proof of open house (picture/agenda)*

Plus (+) One chance for EACH new, dual, reinstated member during Feb/Mar

*Proof of open house by April 10, 2013 for prize consideration

Winners of Drawing

TCU Toastmasters
Connection Communicators
NEC Toastmasters

Club Open House – what’s it all about? – click here

Click here to find more resources for planning your club’s open house!

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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

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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. (Prior to 2012-13 a patch was presented to club to be sewn on banner.)

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 MANUAL 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.

Area/Division Director: Click here to send email to Awards Chair & District Director. Upon completion of requirements (email will open & be addressed to awards@d25toastmasters) complete information, Cc club officer(s) and your Division Director, and hit send!*

*If browser and email server don’t support process
outlined above just send email to awards@d25toastmasters
with details of Golden Gavel meeting – club, date, details of meeting.

Golden Gavel clubs listed on District 25 Hall of Fame 

Download the Current Golden Gavel Flyer (PDF)

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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 

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Pacesetter Awards

Clubs achieving any of the following can earn up to 5 ribbons for the club banner!

5 or more Competent Communicator Awards
Excellence in Education CC Award Ribbon (Lime Green)

3 or more Advanced Communicator Awards
Excellence in Education AC Award Ribbon (Blue)

3 or more Competent Leader, Advanced Leader Bronze/Silver, or DTM Awards
Excellence in Leadership Award Ribbon (Red)

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

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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

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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 

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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

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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

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20/20 Vision

Challenges:

Have 20+ members by 3/31/13

Have 20+ members renew by 4/30/13

Rewards:

$20* for all clubs achieving the first challenge

$20* for all clubs achieving the second challenge

$20* extra for all clubs achieving both challenges

* Payable in TI store certificates. Also, clubs will earn one ticket for each challenge achieved in a prize drawing for a free spring conference registration (full registration), which must be used for a first-time attendee.

Winner of Conference Registration:

Shawn Clark from FAA Toastmasters

Clubs with 20+ Members as of 3/31/2013

Clubs with 20+ Members as of 4/30/2013

Clubs with 20+ Members 3/31/2013 & 4/30/2013

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Spring Forward!

Is your club hibernating? Wake up! Spring forward!

Challenges:

Achieve at least five Distinguished Club Program (DCP) goals by 3/31/13

Achieve both of the membership-building DCP goals (#7 and #8, requiring +8 members) by 3/31/13

Hold an Open House or have a Golden Gavel meeting by 3/31/13, or conduct a Speechcraft* by 4/30/13

Launch and use a new** social media platform (Facebook or Meetup) for club promotion by 3/31/13

* For challenge 3, District 25 will provide $30 to reimburse your cub for materials if your club conducts a Speechcraft program by 4/30/13.  This offer applies no matter how many of these challenges your club achieves.

** For challenge 4, “new” means adding a platform your club wasn’t using at the start of the promotion periods (2/1/13).
If your club was using Facebook but not Meetup, it could add a Meetup site, or vice versa, and if using neither, it could add one of the two.

Rewards:

$25* for all clubs achieving the first challlennge

$50* for all clubs achieving challenges 1 and 2

$75* for all clubs achieving 3 of the 4 challenges (must be 1, 2, and either 3 or 4)

* Payable in TI store certificates. Also, clubs will earn one ticket for each challenge achieved in a prize drawing for a free spring conference registration, which must be used for a first-time attendee.

Winner of Conference Registration:
Vinay Vasudev, Las Colinas Communicators

Send proof of Open House, Speechcraft or Social Media to D25 Awards Chair by clicking here or address email to awards@d25toastmasters.org

Clubs Completing Requirements for Spring Forward

$75 Reward

$50 Reward

$25 Reward