Promotions 2016-2017

Promotions 2016-2017

How can your club “Experience Excellence” in 2016-2017?

Have a plan for success. Retain your members. Mentor your members and
Achieve your DCP goals to be a Distinguished (or better) club!

Clubs will receive a banner ribbon after completing
two or more of the following commitments:

• • Submit a Club Success Plan by September 30, 2016 – click here to send
  • Submit 90% of base membership renewals by September 30, 2016
  • Submit a formal Mentoring Plan for your club by January 31, 2017
    
  • Submit 90% of base membership renewals by March 31, 2017
  • Reach Distinguished status or better by April 30, 2017

Send your Club Success Plans and Mentoring Plans
to clubsuccess@d25toastmasters.org.

Each club that completes all 5 requirements will
receive a $50 Toastmasters International gift certificate.

Want to see which clubs have made and/or
completed commitment? – Click here

Check out pictures of those that have made commitment- Click here

Experience Excellence pins are given to those who have made an
extra effort to provide an excellent experience for our members.
The pins may be given by the district director or another district officer,
or upon the recommendation of a fellow member.
Recommendations may be submitted by email to
experience@d25toastmasters.org

Want to see which members have already received
Experience Excellence pin? – click here

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Membership Momentum

Here’s how to get your club moving

down the line
toward a successful dues renewal!

On  March 1st clubs may start entering member
renewals online at Toastmasters International.

Enter as many members as you like, as often as you like!

Members, don’t wait until April to pay your dues!
Get them in NOW and be on track to win!

Every member whose April-Sept dues are showing online as paid
by March 31st is eligible to win a nifty little TI portfolio.

The portfolio comes with a document pocket,
pen loop and 5 by 8 inch notepad. 
The Toastmasters logo and tagline are imprinted on the front. 

There will be 20 lucky winners!

Make sure your club gets on board with
Membership Momentum!

Click here to download promotion document to share with your club members!

Here are our 20 lucky winners!

Check back to see pictures of our winners being presented with portfolio

Smiling Faces!	Winners		Club
	Lacey	Aulbach	Triumph Talk of the Town
	Cody	Bedwell	FMC Flow Masters
	Anne	Brown	Top of Texas
	Aaron	Cardenas	Oh Thank Heaven
	Bindu	Chintha	Airport Toastmasters
	Anne	Dahlson	Southlake Club
	Jayne	Foss	First Rate Toastmasters
	Yvonne	Hall	Burleson Toastmasters
	Liz	Hamell	Shining Stars
	Cindy	Jones	Lakeside Club
	Raymond	Kimber	LM Executive Communicators
	Lindsey	Kuhnen	Jacobs – Fort Worth
	Billy	McDaniel	Nissan Toastmasters
	Norma	Rainey	Excellence in the Speaking Arts
	Lakisha	Roe	Toastmasters of Instruction
	Dana	Shear	Passion -> Purpose -> Power
	Dianne	Stephens	Speak with Success
	Michael	Tatum	USB Texas Toast
	Jeannie	Turley	Northwest Tarrant
	Charles	Tyler	Dyess Toastmaster

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Super 7&7 for 2017-2018 Toastmaster Year

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 2018 Spring Conference.

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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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Hit a Home Run!

Baseball fans you have TWO chances to win!  
Just meet these requirements by April 30th

First, let’s get our bases loaded then you can hit a grand slam!

Get Your Bases Loaded!

All clubs that meet their membership qualifier on or before April 30th, will get their bases loaded and are eligible to receive a $25 gift certificate for the Toastmasters International Store.  Twenty-five (25)  gift certificates will be awarded in a drawing.

The membership qualifier is either 20 members

OR

a net growth of at least 5 new members from the base number

of members that you had at the start of the Toastmasters year.
(Look at your club’s DCP report to be sure.)

Great!  I love it!

Clubs meeting membership requirment as of April 30
Twentyfive Clubs receiving $25 Toastmasters International Gift Cards – Highlighted

But wait –  There’s a second chance to win!

You can hit a Grand Slam if you are Distinguished by April 30th!

Every club that is Distinguished by April 30th, will be
entered into a drawing to win an automatic timing light
(a $269 value).

Wonderful!    I can’t wait!

Click here to download promotion document to share with your club membrs!

Clubs Achieving Distinguished Status as of April 30 

Winner – Automatic Lights – Jacobs – Fort Worth

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Video Brand Contest
(Toastmasters International Contest)

Clubs have made great efforts to incorporate Toastmasters-brand materials into the meeting and promotion materials. However, some clubs may not have the funds to purchase branded materials and for those clubs, help is on the way! Enter the Toastmasters monthly brand video contest and give your club a chance to win a branded banner, a lectern or marketing materials. The contest runs now through December 31, 2017.

Winning Clubs
Each month, the top 10 club videos will be entered into a drawing. One club will be selected to win branded materials (e.g., banner, lectern) valued at $100, plus shipping. The winning club will be announced the first week of the following month.

To Enter the Contest
Send a short video of your club members showing their excitement for the Toastmasters brand. Click here for entry deadlines and to email a link of your club’s video.

View Tips on how to create a better quality video.

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Club Open House

Monthly drawing for $25 Toastmasters Interntional gift certificate
for clubs having Open House.

Send us proof of club open house – pictures (or agenda) – click here
(or send email to openhouse@d25toastmasters.org with pictures and details)

Submit information by the 28th of the month to take part in a drawing.
Drawing will take place on the 5th of each month.

Check D25 Facebook for pictures

BONUS!!
If your club is the winner, AND it is a Golden Gavel* meeting, your club wins
an additional $25 gift cettificate.

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

More information on open houses – click here

*See Golden Gavel rules – click here

* Monthly Drawing Winner

July – Toastmasters of Instruction *
August – Waco Wordsmiths
September – Toastcrafters
October – Las Colinas Communicators
November – United Communicators
December – ARBOR Toastmasters
January – ACH Renaissance *
February – Bethesda *

March – SEAS
April – Alliance Networks
May – Amo Carter Orators
June – Truckin’ Toastmasters

*Double winner – Open House/Golden Gavel Meeting

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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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Score BIG! and Win the Dues Renewal Game

Why are smart clubs already collecting their dues renewal payments?

Because they want to have all their members renewed by the September 30 deadline and they know that starting early is the key to success.

Here’s another reason: Our Score BIG! promotion is back! Here’s how your club can get the most points for your member renewal payments. All payments must be entered online at TI by September 15 to count.

All clubs with dues renewals of at least 70% of their base membership will receive a special Score BIG! ribbon.

70% of base membership renewed: 3 points. You’ve made a field goal, but why settle for that?

80% of base membership renewed: 6 points. Touchdown! This is a good score but there’s room for improvement.

90% of base membership renewed: 7 points. Touchdown with the extra point! This is a winning score — a healthy number of members means a strong club that can win a championship.

Here’s how your points can equal rewards:

3 points = Eligible clubs will be entered in a drawing for a $25 TI Store gift certificate. Three prizes will be awarded.

6 points = Eligible clubs will be entered in a drawing for a $50 TI Store gift certificate. Threeprizes will be awarded.

7 points = Eligible clubs will be entered in a drawing for a $100 TI Store gift certificate. Three prizes will be awarded.

Click here to print flyer to share with club

Winners:

Field Goal – $25 Gift Certificate
Jacobs Fort Worth
ACH Renaissance
Crefmasters Toastmasters Club

Touchdown – $50 Gift Certificate
United Regional
Waco – Early Birds Club
Afterburners Cub 

Touchdown with Extra Point – $100 Gift Certificate 
Mercedes-Benz Financial Services
Burleson Toastmasters Club
Nationstar Speaks

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The Power of One

Fall 2016 Conference

Conference Booster Award

Clubs having 2 or more first timers received special ribbon:

Afterburners Club
ARBOR Toastmasters
Electric Toasters
Humana Irving
Irving Toastmasters Club
Sabre Classic
Something to Talk About
Wells Fargo Dallas/Ft Worth

Conference Super Booster Award

Clubs having most members present received special ribbon:

Afterburners Club – 6
ARBOR Toastmasters – 6
Nationstar Speaks – 6

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Pot ‘o Gold

Click here to download flyer

Clubs in the drawing for Pot of Gold
Winner is Chillmasters! 

Brink’s US Toastmasters
Chillmasters – winner!
Executive Leadership Toastmasters
Out On The Town
Reveille
Soapbox Heroes
Waco – Early Birds Club