Promotions 2017-2018

Promotions

Promotion handout at Spring 2018 Contests

Journey Awards

PDF version of Journey Awards Flier to print and share with your club.

Track your progress with this PDF form Journey Awards Tracking Form

Submit your finished form online

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Pathways Pathfinder

Flyer

Members Completing Level 1 by 4/25/2018

Patricia E. Adams
Lynné Bailey
Calvin Dorsey
Charles Roy Mencke
Dennis M. Regan

Members Completing Level 2 by 5/31/2018

Dennis M. Regan

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Flyer 

Clubs Meeting Requirements for One or Both Parts of the All Star Promotion

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Membership Momentum

Flyer

	Division	Name		Club
	A	Drake	Duman	LM Executive Communicators
	A	Austin	Owens	Toast the Blues Toastmasters Club
	A	Nikki	Pelosi	Dyess Toastmasters
	A	Diana	Senik	Tarrant County Toastmasters
	A	Arnold	Zhang	Energizers Toastmasters Club
Total Eligible Div A = 353
	B	Matt	Chandler	Nissan Toastmasters Club
	B	Melanie	DeSousa	Caliber Toastmasters
	B	Elizabeth	Gustwick	Progressive Leaders of Denton County
	B	Jamie	Jones	Progressive Leaders of Denton County
	B	Diana	Pittman	Out On The Town
Total Eligible Div B = 249
	C	Susan	Carson	Highway to Excellence
	C	Brenda	Lawrence-Jackson	Main Street Speakers
	C	Janice	Peterson	ARBOR Toastmasters
	C	Cento	Sharp	United Communicators Club
	C	Megan	Thomas	GMFinancial Toastmasters
Total Eligible Div C = 306
	D	Hyunsook	Byun	TCU Toastmasters
	D	Heather	Miller	Heart of Texas Bridge Gappers Club
	D	Roberto	Miranda	TCU Toastmasters Club
	D	Diane	Moriarty	Burleson Toastmasters Club
	D	Tracie	Ward	Top Notch Toastmasters – TNT
Total Eligible Div D = 233
	E	Lisa	Barrow	Roanoke Texas Toastmasters
	E	Tiffany	Burud	Mercedes-Benz Financial Services
	E	Marilyn	Pape	TMC Toastmasters (Presented to Club President, Thomas Lutz)
	E	Norma	Rainey	Excellence in the Speaking Arts
	E	Angela	Skelton	United Regional
Total Eligible Div E = 327
	F	Angela	Bright	Southlake Club
	F	Celeste	Castro	AAFCU Flying Toasters Club
	F	Jose	Feliciano	Airport Toastmasters (Presented to Rebecca Harvey)
	F	Tim	Fiedler	Bell Helicopter Club
	F	Ranjan	Sharma	Speak With Success
Total Eligible Div F = 310
	G	Kristina	Clark	Leaders-Speakers of Tomorrow
	G	Stephanie	Gregg	Vizient Toastmasters
	G	Ronald	Montgomery	Successful Speakers Club
	G	Jill	Morrison	Sharp Leaders
	G	Heather	Steffen	MLCC Toastmasters
Total Eligible Div G= 336
Total Eligible for District = 2114

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Pot o’ Gold

Flyer

Clubs Which Met Criteria for Drawing
Winner – Quicksilver Express Toastmasters Club

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Training Incentive – $30 worth of
Toastmasters International Gift Certificates

Trained officers means higher quality clubs.
Four trained officers means DCP points.
Four trained officers also means LOOT!
Meet your minimum of four officers trained and your club will get
$30 to spend at the Toastmasters store. Gift certificates will be awarded at the Spring Conference.

(Officers Trained during the Dec-Feb session)

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

Club Meeting Criteria – 4+ Officers Trained

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New Club Leads

Any current Toastmaster member that provides a new club lead
that results in a demo meeting 
will be put in a drawing to win
Toastmasters International gift certificates!

There will be three winners total – $100 (1), $75 (1), $50 (1)

It’s YOUR Journey-consider creating a historical marker!

Information on new club lead (community club or corporate club)
should be submitted to Club Growth Director Jamie Pickering
click here to send email

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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.

Club Meeting Criteria of 7 officers trained both TLI Session:

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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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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

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Toastmasters International Photos Contest

Brand Photo Contest
(Toastmasters International Contest)

Clubs have made great efforts to incorporate Toastmasters branded-materials into their meetings. However, if your club doesn’t have the funds to purchase branded materials, help is on the way! Enter the Toastmasters monthly photo contest and give your club a chance to win a branded banner, lectern or marketing materials. The contest runs now through December 31, 2017.

Winning Clubs
Each month, the top 10 club photos 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 featured on Toastmasters social media platforms and website.

To Enter the Contest
Take a photo of your club members showing their excitement for the Toastmasters brand! (e.g. wearing Toastmasters branded items, participating in a club meeting, etc.) Please email a picture of your club’s photo to brand@toastmasters.org.

Details on Toastmasters International website – click here. 

July 2017 winner
Legendary Communicators’ Club of Texas Roadhouse in Louisville, Kentucky

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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 certificate.

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

Monthly Drawing Winners

July – Inner Voice
August – Something to Talk About *
September –  GM Financial Burnett
October – Waco-Early Birds *
November – BNSF
January – ACH Renaissance, Caliber Toastmasters
February – Flagship Speakers*
March – ToastStop
April – Little Elm *
May – UNTHSC
June – NEC

*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 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)

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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

Prior to Pathways during 2017-2018 Toastmaster year:
Clubs achieving any of the following can earn up to 5 Pacesetter ribbons for their club banner !

Effective 2017-2018 Toastmasters Year with Pathways education program in place
Clubs could earn more Pacesetter ribbons for their club banner!

After Traditional Program is phased out at end of 2019-2020
Clubs will be eligible to earn 7 Pacesetter ribbons for their club banner!

Description of Pacesetter Awards:

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)

5 or more Level 1 Awards (effective during 2017-2018 year – Pathways introduced)
Excellence in Education  Level 1 Award Ribbon (Purple)

5 or more Level 2 Awards (effective during 2017-2018 year – Pathways introduced)
Excellence in Education  Level 2 Award Ribbon (Color TBA)

3 or more Level 3 Awards (effective during 2017-2018 year – Pathways introduced)
Excellence in Education  Level 3 Award Ribbon (Color TBA)

2 or more Level 4 Awards (effective during 2017-2018 year – Pathways introduced)
Excellence in Education  Level 4 Award Ribbon (Color TBA)

2 or more Level 5 Awards (effective during 2017-2018 year – Pathways introduced)
Excellence in Education  Level 5 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

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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

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 25 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. Three prizes 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.

Remember, all payments must be entered online at TI by September 25 to count.
Flyer to share with club members

Field Goal – $25 Gift Certificate
Clearly Speaking Toastmasters
Grace Club
Nissan Toastmasters Club

Touchdown – $50 Gift Certificate
BNSF Expressed
Centex Clearly Speaking
Wells Fargo Dallas/Fort Worth

Touchdown with Extra Point – $100 Gift Certificate 
Highway to Excellence
Out On The Town
Skymasters Club

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Roses are red; violets are blue!
I love my club, and so will you!
2018 is the year of love.
Your club has an abundance of that to write of!
Simply tell us why your club’s the best,
And we will share with all the rest!
Explain why your members are always in sync.
Just click right here to find the link.
But don’t be too wordy!
Keep to 150 words, or maybe 130!
Your latest club picture can be included
To go with the story, and your work is concluded!

Click here to see who has submitted information!

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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

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Promotions from previous years:

2017-2018
2016-2017
2015-2016
2014-2015
2013-2014
2012-2013
2011-2012