![First Quarter Club Growth Updates by Jeff Ruiz](https://www.d26toastmasters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/updates.jpg)
First Quarter Club Growth Updates by Jeff Ruiz
Greetings, District 26. Can you believe we’ve almost completed our first quarter? The Smedley membership drive is still active. If your club adds five new, dual or reinstated members between August 1st and September 30th, it can qualify to receive a Smedley Award...
![Time to Stay Connected and Renew Your Membership by Victoria Cox](https://www.d26toastmasters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/group-1080x675.jpg)
Time to Stay Connected and Renew Your Membership by Victoria Cox
2020 – 2021 Goals and Membership Renewal What are your Toastmasters goals this year? We want to help you stay connected and keep moving forward in your personal growth. If you have not set any goals for this year, NOW is the time. Share with your club members which...
![Highlights from First-Ever Virtual Toastmasters International Convention by Jacqueline L. Smith](https://www.d26toastmasters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/tm-international-logo-1080x675.jpg)
Highlights from First-Ever Virtual Toastmasters International Convention by Jacqueline L. Smith
Election Many elections took place and we have a newly elected International Director from Region IV, Harold Osmundson. For those of you who attended the District Council Meeting on May 2, 2020, he was in attendance as a then-candidate for the position. Let’s...
![My Toastmasters Journey by Justin Futrell](https://www.d26toastmasters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/kids-e1596598684896.jpg)
My Toastmasters Journey by Justin Futrell
How did my Toastmasters journey start? One of my first days at TrueNorth, where I work as a Benefits Advisor, a lady came up to me and said, “since you are in sales, you will really benefit from coming to these meetings, each Monday, that will enhance your...
![Upcoming PR Happenings You Won’t Want to Miss! by Trixie Hunter-Merrill](https://www.d26toastmasters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/GoToMeeting_Pinterest_800x800-e1504638642789.jpg)
Upcoming PR Happenings You Won’t Want to Miss! by Trixie Hunter-Merrill
I am excited to be back in my role as Public Relations Manager. I am even more excited to be in this role because the current pandemic has forced a lot of us to be online. As a Web and Social Media Strategist for 20+ years, these kind of obstacles are opportunities...
![The 2020 Toastmasters International Convention by Jacqueline Smith](https://www.d26toastmasters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/jsmith-pic.jpg)
The 2020 Toastmasters International Convention by Jacqueline Smith
Greetings District 26, Did you know that the first-ever virtual Toastmasters International Convention is quickly approaching? That’s right, the first-ever virtual Toastmasters International Convention is August 24 -29, 2020. The best news is that the convention is...
![Are You Ready to Grow in Your Job and Expand Your Personal Skills?](https://www.d26toastmasters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/vcox-pic.jpg)
Are You Ready to Grow in Your Job and Expand Your Personal Skills?
Last month I spoke about creating a video library so that we can save the educational sessions that we offer throughout the year. Now I am looking for members who have always wanted to step into a teaching role. I want to change the way we learn. We will be offering...
![90 Toastmasters Meetings in 90 Days by Joe Milakovic](https://www.d26toastmasters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Win-with-Passion.jpg)
90 Toastmasters Meetings in 90 Days by Joe Milakovic
Toastmasters International Online meetings have provided a new opportunity to visit clubs around the world. Thanks to this new online world, I was able to join a second club, New Life Toastmasters Club in Colorado Springs all the way from Illinois. I started my...
![The Smedley Award by Jeff Scott Ruiz](https://www.d26toastmasters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/smedley-ribbon-1080x301.jpg)
The Smedley Award by Jeff Scott Ruiz
Greetings, District 26. The month of August ushers in an important period for us. Can your club add five new, dual, or reinstated members with a join date between August 1st and September 30th? Accomplish this goal and you’ll qualify to receive a Smedley Award ribbon...
![PR in a Virtual World by Trixie Hunter-Merrill](https://www.d26toastmasters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/PR-image.png)
PR in a Virtual World by Trixie Hunter-Merrill
Hello to all my VPPRs as well as other Officers and Club Members! Beginning soon, I will be conducting on-going training for VPPRs to help you navigate your role in the club. The training will focus on ideas on bringing new members into the club in a virtual world....
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