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Semi-Annual Club Officer Training
Our semi-annual club officer training sessions begin in January. Please register to attend the most convenient Toastmaster Leadership Institute by visiting our TLI webpage. TLIs are a great place to network, learn, and share ideas with other club officers. What can you expect?
![What’s New You Can Do?](https://www.d26toastmasters.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Whats-New-You-Can-Do_.png)
What’s New You Can Do?
What’s New You Can Do?
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Craig Arthur: Creating Excellence in Mentoring
Gates to Excellence Toastmasters is creating excellence in mentoring. We are currently implementing a users guide for new and experienced mentors. The first and foremost intention to support new members properly. A structure of guidance and accountability also provides opportunities for continued growth to advanced members through leadership and communication.
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Aim to Achieve Your Goals
Congratulations to the Toastmasters Clubs in Colorado and Wyoming that had all seven club officers trained in the first training period from June through August!
The following clubs will receive a $25 gift certificate to the Toastmasters International website store:
E6, Carbon Valley Toastmasters, Frederick
M5, Parker Toastmasters, Parker
N1, Cloud Peak Toastmasters, Sheridan
S2, 21st Century Toastmasters, Colorado Springs
S2, Currently Speaking Toastmasters, Colorado Springs
U1, Spirited Speakers, Centennial
U3, Professional Presenters Toastmasters,
U5, Timberline Toastmasters
U6, BodyShops Club
W2, Grand Junction Toastmasters
W2, Talk of the Town Toastmasters
W3, Golden Orators, Lakewood
W5, Early Bird Club
W5, La Plata County Luminaries
W5, Black Canyon Voices
W5, Montrose Toastmasters
![Getting Back to the Basics of Club Growth](https://www.d26toastmasters.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Toastmasters-Open-House4-1080x675.jpg)
Getting Back to the Basics of Club Growth
We are in full swing in the Toastmasters year. Dues renewal, October 1, has passed and Area Directors are busily visiting clubs and completing Area Club Visit Reports before the November 30th deadline. Now is the time to get back to basics… that is, why did we join Toastmasters, what keeps us coming back and how do share the benefit of Toastmasters with others?
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Winning Toastmaster of the Year 2017
My brain is still buzzing. I feel so honored and lucky to have been given this amazing award. After only two years in Toastmasters, and after overcoming all in my life with all my hardships even before Toastmasters, to think that I would EVER receive such an honor as Toastmaster of the Year — I could never possibly have imagined.
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Try imagining a place where it’s always safe and warm
Do you imagine your Toastmasters club meetings as a place where it’s always safe and warm? The Toastmasters Club Mission is: We provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth.
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Hall of Fame
Change is inevitable and districts throughout the world were charged with discovering new and innovative programs to replace fall conferences. Our District Director and Program Quality Director took on this challenge with enthusiasm and thus the “Fall Training Expo” became a reality!
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Fall Training Expo October 2018
Wow, what an amazing day we had for our inaugural Fall Training Expo. Our training theme was focused on Club Excellence topics to help strengthen everyone’s home club. All the details can be found here: https://www.d26toastmasters.org/fall-training-expo/
Thanks goes out to the 25 volunteers and 13 speakers to execute such a large event for our 160 attendees. We especially appreciate Sheryl Roush traveling to Colorado to share her Marketing and Speechcraft expertise while closing with her ‘Heart of a Toastmaster’ keynote.
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Engage with District 26 Toastmasters
Toastmasters District 26 Communications and Social Media. Stay up-to-date and engage with us! I want to reach out to you this way through the blog to make sure you are aware and know how to engage with us here at District 26 Toastmasters. We have expanded so much of our Social Media now that I have been able to see things more from a PR perspective. We want to be where you are online.
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
- Full Name
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)
Send Your Post Requests to:
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.