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Hello, District 86 Members 2022-2023, here is the December edition with information to help you and your club grow
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It can at times be hard to keep all the dates and commitments straight. Here is an outline of what happens through the District for the period of Jan 1 -Feb 28, 2022:
(for Area and Division contests see Contest Calendar)
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Area Contest
Date: Jan 1 - Feb 12, 2022
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Area Director 2nd Club visit
Date: Jan 1 - Mar 31, 2022
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Appointed positions 2022-2023, Application
Date: Jan 01-31, 2022
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Promote "Talk-up-Toastmasters"
Date: Jan 01-31, 2022
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Division council meetings
Date: Jan 01-31, 2022
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Winter Open House Month
Date: Jan 1, 2022 - Mar 31, 2022
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The final five months of the year
Date: Jan 28, 2022
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District Executive Committee Meeting
Date: Jan 15, 2022
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District Executive Committee Meeting
Date: Feb 12, 2022
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Division C&F Club Officers Training
Date: Jan 17, 2022
Read more >> Register >>
Division E&S Club Officers Training
Date: Feb 26, 2022
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Club Officers Training, Deadline for DCP
Date: Feb 28, 2022
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District Director
Myrna Barthe, DTM
It turns out the light at the end of the tunnel got even further away ...but remember, you are not alone
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Program Quality Director
Deridor Collier, DTM
Leverage your Toastmasters development to help you to achieve your goals
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Email >>
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Club Growth Director
Brahm Memone, DTM
Speechcraft can be a great way to build membership and push your club members to become better speakers, facilitators, and leaders. Learn what the club can gain and the personal reward of being a facilitator.
Read More >> Email >>
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Public Relations Manager
Nancy Movrin, DTM
One minute we are setting goals for the new year and the next, we’re setting the table for our holiday meal and now 2021 has come to an end
Wishing you a successful and prosperous new year a HAPPY NEW 2022
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Finance Manager
Randy Moore, DTM
Not having some of the normal expenses because of COVID, maybe it is time to invest in your club
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Alignment Chair
Bill Kirby, DTM
Have you ever wondered why and how the District map is determined?
The mystery is solved.
Read more>> Email>>
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District Leadership Chair
Jocelyne Vezina, DTM, IPDD, DLC
The deadline for the nomination process for next year's "Trio", District Director, Program Quality Director, and Club Growth Director, has been extended to January 10th, 2022.
Read More >> Email >>
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We want to wish all of our members a Happy New Year. If you want to be part of the team and make our District Newsletter even better please send us an email with your suggestions or offers of help
Email PR-Manager>>
Email Newsletter>>
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Club Officers Training
Are you a club officer, or do you know of a Club officer that has not attended this year's Club Officers Training (COT) - Round 2?
In addition to the leadership training, and a better functioning club where all club officers know their responsibilities, the club will also earn Distinguished Club Point when a minimum of four (4) club officers in the club participate in rounds 1 and 2 of the COT.
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Division C&F Club Officers Training
Date: Jan 03, 2022
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Division E&S Club Officers Training
Date: Feb 26, 2022
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Club Officers Training, Deadline for DCP
Date: Feb 28, 2022
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Save the date!
Mark your Calendar!
Plan ahead!
District 86 Spring Conference, 2022
Date: April 22-24, 2022
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The planning for the District 86 Spring Conference which takes place April 22nd to 24th, 2022 has already started.
We need your help to make this conference the best it can be.
- One way to help is to hold an educational session during the conference. Please let us know if you are interested in delivering a workshop please let us know by January 9th, 2022.
- Another way is to be part of the TEAM if you are interested please let us know at the link below
Save the date and spread the word, and let us all meet in April
Submit your interest to deliver a workshop >>
Submit your name to the committee>>
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As you know, District 86 this year conducts International Speech and Table Topics contest.
Have you seen that Toastmasters International suggests that ahead of each contest, an online speech contest statement is either read or displayed for the audience?
The information can be found in the "Online speech Contests Best Practices"
(Toastmasters International Item 479)
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Online speech contest statement
By attending this remote Area, Division, or District speech contest, you agree to the privacy policy of Toastmasters International as well as the unassociated remote hosting service. Some of your personal information, such as name, image, and any shared messages may be shared with other meeting participants and will be recorded by Toastmasters International who may use the recording in the future as it sees fit. Your remote attendance hereby discharges Toastmasters International from all claims, demands, rights, promises, damages, and liabilities arising out of or in connection with the use or distribution of said video recordings, including but not limited to any claims for invasion of privacy, appropriation of likeness or defamation.
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Here is the calendar for the upcoming Area and Division Contests submitted for inclusion on the District Calendar for Jan 1 - Feb 28, 2022.
Take the opportunity to support other Toastmasters as they compete or why not reach out and volunteer to help out.
If your Area or Division is not in the list below reach out to your Area or Division Director for the time and date
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Area Contest, L-51
Date: Jan 14, 2022
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Area Contest, S-74
Date: Jan 21, 2022
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Area Contest, S-72
Date: Jan 22, 2022
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Area Contest, S-73
Date: Jan 22, 2022
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Area Contest, S-71
Date: Jan 29, 2022
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Area Contest, S-76
Date: Jan 29, 2022
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Area Contest, D-82
Date: Jan 29, 2022
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Division Contest, Div W
Date: Feb 13, 2022
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Talk Up Toastmasters
Membership Building Program for
Date: Feb 01 - Mar 31, 2022
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Membership Building
Most Toastmasters members join a club because someone invited them to a meeting
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Rehearse, Compete, Rinse, and Repeat
Three speech contestants share their lessons learned
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5 ways to calm the Pre-Speech Jitters
Transform anxiety into helpful energy to fuel your speeches
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Digital Visitors Packet
The "Why Toastmasters?" webpage is a great link to include in your email to guests
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A Toastmasters best friend
Pets provide loyalty, laughs, and "pawsative" reinforcement to members around the world
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Media releases to boost the clubs image
Enrich your public relations confidence by sharing media releases that boost your club’s profile.
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Roger Caesar
Let's celebrate Roger Caesar for winning 3de place at the World Championship of Public Speaking
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Here are some blogs that could help you make your club even more successful. If you have a blog that you think would be helpful, please contact us
Blog Coordinator>>
Newsletter Editor>>
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How to share your club news with local news releases
Local media is not what it used to be, but still, a valuable place to share your club information to build interest in your club..
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The busy person's guide to Repurposing Social Media Content
The more often you create fresh content and post consistently, the more likely you are to grow your social media audience engagement.
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Leadership awaits you
Are you looking for a new challenge?
Do you want to practice those new skills?
Is it time to stretch your comfort zone?
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The power of social media.
It's easy to start posting on social media platforms to promote your club, but are you really taking advantage of that power
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Cont'd DD Myrna Barthe, DTM
Just when we were beginning to see a light at the end of the tunnel we were hit with a curveball. Once again the world is faced with a new wave of closures, testing, and booster shots.
-This isn’t the way we wanted to start the New Year!
I have empathy with you and your families as we struggle to keep our wits about us and ensure all precautions are put in place to get us through this new challenge.
Like many of you, my family's Christmas plans were canceled. Faced with an overwhelming amount of food we packaged up the turkey and ham dinners, the desserts and candies, the presents and stockings and proceeded to make the rounds to our families. Keeping our distance, we shouted our holiday wishes, serenaded them with Christmas Carols from the driveway, and returned home a little happier. We set up zoom calls and shared a drink of cheer with the family, promising that there will be a rain-check for Christmas celebrations at a safer time in the future.
So what’s the purpose/moral of my story?
I want everyone to know…..
- that you are not alone,
- that you can reach out to your fellow members (including me) if you need support,
- that, like Toastmasters, we are very resilient and will weather this new storm, and
- that there are definitely brighter days ahead.
On behalf of District 86…..Happy New Year to our astonishing members of District 86 and their families.
Myrna Barthe, DTM
District 86 Director
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Cont'd PQD Deridor Collier, DTM
Happy New Year!
Toastmasters International is a provider of dynamic, high-value, experiential communication and leadership development. Leverage your Toastmaster development to help you to achieve your goals!
Congratulations, as of December 23rd, 2021, District 86 members have earned 673 educational awards, 65 Triple Crowns, completed 58 paths, and achieved 4 DTMs. Build on your 2021 activities and achievements to complete subsequent Pathway levels and achieve your Toastmasters goals.
District 86 Conference is happening April 22 to 24, 2022. Expand your development by presenting a workshop at District 86 Conference or as a sub chair on the Conference Committee.
Are you a Club Officer who is yet to attend Club Officer Training (COT)? In addition to the Leadership training, your Toastmaster club earns a Distinguished Club Point (DCP) when a minimum of 4 Club Officers attend training in Phase 1 and 2. - look at the article for the Club Officer Training and register for your training
Congratulations, as of December 23rd, 2021, District 86 has 33 clubs with 5 or more Distinguished Club Points earned! All clubs are encouraged to recognize member achievement by approving and submitting completed Pathway levels, and all Club Officers should attend Club Officer Training before February 28th, 2022.
Interested in strategies and best practices to help your club achieve Distinguished status by June 30, 2022, attend the Final Five on January 28, 2022.
Area Contests season is here! Have lots of fun cheering on and supporting members at your Area International Speech and Table Topics contests. See District 86 calendar for dates and times.
The Program Quality Team is here to support you and your club!
Warm regards
Deridor
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Cont'd CGD, Brahm Memone, DTM
Speechcraft, Niagara-On-The-Lake Toastmasters, Charles Kennedy, DTM
Speechcraft can be a great way to build membership and push your club members to become better speakers, facilitators, and leaders. Niagara-On-The-Lake Toastmasters President Charles Kennedy, DTM has organized and co-facilitated 4 Speechcraft programs with his club and shared his insight on the personal reward of being a facilitator with their recent Fall 2021 6-week course.
“When we receive our DTM designation, many of us find ourselves at a crossroads."
After receiving my DTM, I wondered if I should stay or leave the organization; and if I continue my Toastmaster journey, what will I gain and what can I give back?
Our club, Niagara-On-The-Lake Toastmasters, conducts bi-annual Speechcraft workshops for a local Enterprise program for entrepreneurs. The participants are motivated and so grateful for the help they receive in crafting their best business pitch for a start-up grant. When they evaluated the 6-week course, they talked about the safe environment, the motivational feedback, and the positive energy. One participant was so nervous in the second session, she had to restart her ice-breaker speech 7 or 8 times. But that same woman blossomed right in front of our eyes and at the end of the workshop, she told us that she “was no longer afraid”. The joy and pride you’ll feel removing someone’s fear and helping them become a better version of themselves are difficult to describe. With that one short sentence, she helped me discover that what I give has value and what I gain is priceless.” (Charles Kennedy, DTM)
Speechcraft can be a rewarding experience for coordinators, participants & facilitators. Bringing new members to your club and at the same time growing yourself as a speaker and leader. For more information visit www.toastmasters.org/education/speechcraft.
Speechcraft Chair
Miguel Mori
PS. Want to share your Speechcraft story, email speechcraft@toastmasters86.org
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Cont'd PRM, Nancy Movrin, DTM
What a year 2021 has been and each year that passes continues to get faster! One minute we are setting goals for the new year and the next, we’re setting the table for our holiday meal.
During this season of celebration, I offer my sincere thanks to you for your continued association and support. You are the public relations foundation of our District, and your active engagement contributes significantly to our mutual success.
I also express my appreciation to my hard-working Public Relations team for your dedication, commitment, and service to our Toastmasters community. The outstanding work you perform each day meeting the needs of our District enhances and exemplifies what building a Toastmasters community is all about.
And thank you to the District Leadership team for helping me and supporting my team in our Public Relations endeavors.
The New Year is a reminder for accepting new challenges, pushing your boundaries, learning new skills, and enjoying your Toastmasters accomplishments. Let us make another year of successful stories and new achievements.
Wishing you a successful and prosperous New Year!
Nancy Movrin, DTM
District 86, Public Relations Manager, 2021-2022
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Cont'd Randy Moore
Maybe it's time to buy your club some presents.
Many of our clubs have saved a lot of money since COVID started because they haven't had to pay any rent. Some clubs are wondering what to do with this extra money. My suggestion is that you enhance your club by buying some materials and equipment that you might not have had enough money to be able to buy in the past. I know that there are some fantastic supplies on the Toastmasters website that enhance the Toastmasters experience. I realize that many of our clubs are still meeting via zoom, but many clubs are also starting to prepare to meet in hybrid format, so my suggestion is that you go ahead and start buying some items to get ready for in-person meetings.
At our club, we have purchased a couple of new items. We have bought a new conference camera system my Logitech that will enhance our hybrid experience. I'll let you figure out what camera makes the most sense for your club, but there's a good chance that you will need one and I recommend you buy a good quality camera and microphone system. Another thing that we have purchased recently is a new lectern to replace our old one, some new ribbons, and executive pins for our members. We have also invested in the new pathways pins with their corresponding level attachments that go with each pin, so anytime someone starts a new path or gains a new level we can award them with a new pin and the level attachments that go along with the pins.
I've been to small clubs, and I've been to large clubs and one thing I like about the large clubs is that they have the funds to buy the little extras like ribbons and pins. One would think it wouldn't matter, but I think most toastmasters like getting awards for the work that they put in to enhance their skills and abilities.
Randy Moore
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Cont'd, DLC
Time is running out!
The deadline for the nomination process for the following positions has been extended to January 10th, 2022.
- District Director
- Program Quality Director
- Club Growth Director
- One of 8 Division Director positions
Those positions will help you learn about who you are as a leader. The skills you will learn are 100% transferable to your work environment.
- If you want to be considered for the next promotion.
- If you want to come across as an articulate, well-organized, “get to the point quickly” communicator.
- If you want to be known as an efficient, focused, “get the job done” leader, then
Run for one of the above positions. The skills you will acquire will serve you throughout your career. It’s the right place to learn or sharpen your skills without the fear of being fired.
Go for it! Invest in yourself. Isn’t that the reason why you joined Toastmasters?
Do it NOW before the deadline of January 10th, 2022. It’s easy, all the forms are on our website. You will not regret your decision.
Find the forms here>>
Cheers,
Jocelyne Vezina, DTM, IPDD, DLC
IPDD District 86 2021-2022
districtleadershipchair@toastmasters86.org
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Cont'd, Alignment
Have you ever wondered why and how the District map is determined?
Do you feel that it is some mysterious random process?
The mystery is solved!
District Alignment is determined by a committee, which includes the Division Directors and a chair.
Points considered are as follows but not limited to
- Geography
- Number of clubs and areas already present
- Logistical challenges
- Member/Club needs
- Area director workload
- History
The goal is a balanced distribution of resources and talent ensuring robust member support and opportunities to grow within each Area and Division
Every year members scratch their heads as to why certain changes are made, now is the time for you to participate in this process.
Think about the needs of your club and area; send your thoughts to your area and division directors or directly to the alignment chair (alignment@toastmasters86.org ).
This process will be active until January 31/22. Don’t wait! Provide your input now, be part of a positive Alignment.
Bill Kirby, DTM
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Learn how to use media releases to boost your club’s community profile
Enrich your public relations confidence by sharing media releases that boost your club’s profile.
It’s true that local media isn’t what it used to be, but it’s still a valuable place to share your club information. So are your social media channels. And your club website.
If you have news about local people winning awards or using their Toastmasters skills to help community organizations, write a news release. Then share the information with local newspapers, radio stations, bloggers, online news websites, and television stations. They may not be able to always run a story, but they most likely always want to hear your news tip and decide for themselves.
Learn how to craft and share club new releases during a Friday Night Live with the PRM over Zoom on Fri., Jan. 14, 2022.
Here’s the Eventbrite link to register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/friday-night-live-with-the-prm-tickets-231932846387
Here’s a link to more information about how to create news releases that appeal to local media outlets: https://toastmasters86.org/how-to-share-your-club-news-with-local-news-releases/
There are media release templates available from Toastmasters International, to give you a start in sharing your club information. Log in to www.toastmasters.org and search for “news release.” Or look here: https://www.toastmasters.org/leadership-central/club-officer-tools/club-officer-roles/public-relations/sample-news-releases
And here is the Toastmasters International Public Relations information page: https://www.toastmasters.org/leadership-central/club-officer-tools/club-officer-roles/public-relations
Kevin Swayze
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Roger Caesar, Newsletter info
In just 10 years, Toastmasters helped Brampton’s Roger Caesar grow from a business owner wanting to improve his communications skills to placing third in the World Championship of Public Speaking.
The year 2021 marked the fourth time Caesar competed in the annual event at the Toastmasters International Convention — and it was his best showing so far.
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Here’s is a link to his third-place speech “Is It in You?” https://youtu.be/pIT_Nhao53M
Caesar owns Caesar Transport Inc. in Brampton, which recently celebrated 30 years in business. He joined Brampton Toastmasters in February 2011. He felt he needed to develop his communication skills when interacting with executives.
He co-founded the Raising Champions Advanced Toastmasters club, helping members practice and master their speaking and leadership skills. He is also a motivational speaker who helps others develop their speaking skills and maximize their greatness.
Caesar gives back to this community, with donations to Sick Children’s Hospital in Toronto and Knights Table in Brampton. He is a big contributor to youth leadership and gavel club programs.
As a hands-on business owner, he watched poor communication habits flourish as the pandemic pushed people online since March 2021. As a speech coach, he counsels clients to focus on pandemic communication tactics that work online — and in person.
“Zoom is a great way to communicate with people around the world, but it’s also made it easy for us to become lazy and not stay fully connected with people. It’s so easy to click off the camera in a meeting and focus on something else,” Caesar says.
Dress up for your online meeting as if you were meeting in person, he says. Wearing pajama bottoms doesn’t support the positive, attentive mindset that empowers effective communication. Leave your camera on in virtual meetings and practice offering empathetic attention to stressed co-workers.
Kevin Swayze
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Congratulations On Your Club Anniversaries!
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5 YEAR Anniversaries
5884156 | Malton Community
10 YEAR Anniversaries
2197340 | Brock Toastmasters Club
15 YEAR Anniversaries
964201 | Toast of Queens Toastmasters Club
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20 YEAR Anniversaries
5879 | Honeymoon City Toastmasters
40 YEAR Anniversaries
4778 | Milton Club
65 YEAR Anniversaries
2245 | First Oakville Toastmasters Club
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We are sorry if we missed your anniversary please let us know and we can celebrate your clubs belated anniversary
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