During an Evaluation Contest, contestants observe a five-to seven-minute test speech and then present a two-to three-minute evaluation of the test speech. We have an upcoming training that will help contestants prepare for this contest. Clubs have until September 30th to hold an Evaluation Contest. Please refer to the Speech Contest Rulebook for further guidelines… Read More »Club Speech Evaluation Contest Deadline
Click Here to Enter the September Focus Area Contest
Do you know of a company, organization, or group that doesn't have a Toastmasters club yet they could benefit from one? If so, send the contact information of one of the personnel (e.g., HR Manager) to our Club Growth Director (Justin Hagan, DTM) by September 30th. If your club lead gets chartered by the end… Read More »Smedley Born Club Starter Award Deadline
Members in District 14 will hear about the vision for District 14 and participate in one of two breakout room discussions: 1) Tools to Move to Hybrid Meetings 2) Ways to Grow Club Membership (while still in a global pandemic) Please complete the registration form https://forms.gle/v9cvBkzzRav1LGr48 first (it contains the Zoom link). Then, add this engaging event… Read More »The Gathering: A Town Hall Discussion
During an Evaluation Contest, contestants observe a five-to seven-minute test speech and then present a two-to three-minute evaluation of the test speech. Please refer to the Speech Contest Rulebook for further guidelines on how to conduct one. 2021-2022 Speech Contest Rulebook: https://www.toastmasters.org/resources/2021-2022-speech-contest-rulebook-english
Bring your questions about navigating Zoom and creating flyers for your club to this Tech Help Desk session on Wednesday, October 6th at 6:30 PM (Eastern Time). Register for it here: https://forms.gle/snMz86GTsopyAhqw9
Register for the meeting: https://zoom.us/j/99267793803?pwd=dTJidXlzRG5ic1gyVEw3RHFSUFpndz09
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/HybridTM1
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwvd--oqjIjHt1F6fW6L_sAf71BJvnkkGL9
Join us for an evening of games, prizes, and socializing! Wear your college colors to show your school pride, and get ready to learn how Toastmasters can help you succeed. RSVP here: https://forms.gle/4dTYtqeTTPY14yBK7
What can you expect to gain from this session? Five tips for mentors Why New Member Orientation is important Key strategies to sustaining members Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkf--vrDsqHtFAcr4ktuO1v5bS81t2HQMJ
"On October 22, take part in celebrating Toastmasters’ 97th anniversary and all your club has accomplished in the last year. Read this article for inspiration on how to commemorate the camaraderie and connections you maintained and strengthened. Whether you gather with a few fellow members or your whole club, send your photos, short videos, and details… Read More »Toastmasters International’s 97th Anniversary
During this 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM (Eastern Time) training on October 30th, attendees will learn what the contest rulebook, the Judge's Certification form, and the Judge's Guide and Ballot have to say about judging our speech contests. "Become the Consummate Judge" greatly enhances the Toastmasters judge's training handbook in an entertaining and interactive session. After the… Read More »Become the Consummate Contest Judge