Club Growth Report for May 2019
April showers bring May flowers and everything is in bloom, including District 26. We want to add more flowers to our garden by way of new clubs and new members. Let’s talk about building membership. Beat the Clock Program Dates: May 1 – June 30
District 26 Communication and Leadership Award Recipient Judy Kurtz Crow, MA
Judy Crow, MA, Adjunct Instructor in Communication at Gillette College and Paraeducator at Campbell County School District in Gillette, Wyoming, will be honored by District 26 Toastmasters for her achievements in the fields of Communication and Leadership. Working for decades as an educator, Judy spent the last 11 years in the field of Special Education and is presently a para-educator at Campbell County High School and at Thunder Basin High School in Gillette, Wyoming. The District 26 Toastmasters Communication and Leadership Achievement Award is presented annually to a non-Toastmasters member, someone outside a Toastmasters club, either in the community or an organization, who is a distinguished individual in the fields of communication or leadership.
Tod Shook: So You’re VP of Membership… Now What?
I have been VP Membership over six years in four different clubs. Here are 12 essential practices that I have developed over the years.
We Rise by Lifting Others by Trixie Hunter-Merrill
“We Rise by Lifting Others”-Robert G. Ingersoll
In Toastmasters we have values that guide us as an organization. It is our core values that make Toastmaster a successful organization that you can be proud to be part of. Integrity, Respect, Service and Excellence are the core values of Toastmasters and the core values. When we apply the core values of Toastmasters, our will power will rise. Your club will rise and your Area will rise and your Division will rise. We all will rise together because our core values are in alignment with what great leaders do!
Louise Watson: Spring Conference Chair
Most of you are probably not one of the amazing contestants working hard to win at the Division level, but I do hope this article will prompt you to ask yourself, “Why should I attend the Spring Conference?”
Congratulations to the newly chartered club in District 26
Congratulations to the newly chartered club in District 26: HAvocado Toast, chartered February 28, 2019, # 7250360There are some positive leads that will likely generate actual clubs. If you have any leads, are interested in helping with kickoff meetings or are interested in serving as a club sponsor or mentor, please contact me at CGD1819[at]nulld26leaders.org.
My Four B’s
There are many milestones happening in the month of March-club contests and dues renewals to name a few. But what about Strategic Planning? How is your club doing on its quest for excellence? Will your club, and you personally, finish the year strong by achieving the goals you’ve set at the start?We’re in the home stretch! To bolster your stamina and willpower, I present “My Four B’s.
Greg Harris: The Helpdesk – What and How
In the beginning, there was the webmasters email if you needed any changes to the website….webmaster[at]nulld26leaders.org had a low roar of activity. Then the needs for District 26 content grew beyond what one volunteer could provide. More volunteers rose to the occasion and on some projects the district hired people to work on more specialized work than the volunteers could provide. This was all well and good, but now the question begged, where do requests for things go?
Jillian Gibson: 4 surprising stats about Millennials
Millennials (the generation I was born into), are considered to be anyone born between 1982 and 2000 (ages 17 to 35). According to The Motely Fool (www.fool.com), here are some surprising facts about this generation:1. The millennial generation is made of 92 million people
Bradley Beck: Promoting Your Club Via Radio
You work hard building your club and creating a dynamic meeting environment. Things are going great and your club meetings are exciting, fun and your members are improving their skills. Yet, even the best of clubs lose close to one-third of their members yearly. It’s all part of the life cycle of a Toastmasters club. Members come and go for many reasons and that is why good clubs are constantly recruiting new members.
Guest Post Submission
Guest Post - Rules
District 26 Toastmasters Blog Article Submission Requirements:
Articles must be no more than 350-400 words and must include two images: one headshot and one for the article.
- Email address
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The following is your information and if this is for another person their info as well:
- Toastmasters Awards (CC, CL, DTM, Speech Contests, etc.)
- Club Name(s) and offices held
- Club(s) Social Media Links (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.)
- Your Social Media Links (up to 3 accounts)
- About You(person or thing it is about) (150 words)
- Relevant Links for the Article
- Got Images? (One Headshot + One for the Blog Post Banner Image)
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You may send posts for review to PRM Keith Horowitz TM[at]nullwitzabout.com
NOTE: Read the “Guest Post Rules” section above before posting. Submissions that do not follow these rules and standards will be rejected.
