We are entering the final month of the Toastmasters Program Year, and the final stretch when it comes to our Club, Area, Division and District Goals.
I have had the pleasure to attend multiple meetings and events starting with our Ashford conference at the beginning of May, and am humbled to carry on the next Program Year as Program Quality Director. Thank You!
Talk Up Toastmasters Awards – Final results!
By popular demand, I am very pleased to release the winners of the Talk Up Toastmasters Award to an astonishing group of Clubs that have not only met the minimum requirements but most definitely smashed last year’s record number of Club winners! Congratulations to all 35 Clubs that have gained 5+ members during the February/March period! Winning Clubs would have already received a Talk Up Toastmasters! ribbon for their Club banners from Headquarters, with a pack of Pathways ribbons from the District on its way very soon!
| Division | Area | Club name | Growth |
| K | 58 | 1st London Toastmasters | 18 |
| L | 47 | London Business School Public Speaking Club | 12 |
| K | 58 | City of London Toastmasters Club | 11 |
| B | 06 | London Athenian Speakers Toastmasters Club | 10 |
| K | 13 | Canary Wharf Communicators Club | 10 |
| A | 46 | Newbury Speakers Club | 9 |
| B | 29 | Trojan Speakers Club | 9 |
| A | 14 | Farnham Speakers Club | 7 |
| B | 08 | London Victorians | 7 |
| B | 29 | Riverside Communicators | 7 |
| C | 33 | Speakerforce London Toastmasters Club | 7 |
| H | 15 | Clapham Connectors | 7 |
| K | 31 | Ofgem Speakers Club | 7 |
| L | 56 | Data Science Speakers Club | 7 |
| L | 61 | HOD Speakers Club | 7 |
| A | 42 | Ferndown Speakers | 6 |
| C | 05 | City Limits Speakers | 6 |
| C | 05 | Covent Garden Speakers | 6 |
| H | 55 | Brighton & Hove Speakers Club | 6 |
| H | 37 | Kent Speakers Club | 6 |
| K | 12 | Barking Toastmasters | 6 |
| K | 03 | Central London Toastmasters | 6 |
| A | 46 | Microsoft Speakers Club | 5 |
| A | 01 | Spinnaker Speakers | 5 |
| A | 14 | Guildford Speakers Club | 5 |
| C | 33 | St Pauls Speakers | 5 |
| C | 02 | Holborn Speakers | 5 |
| H | 35 | Connected Speakers Bromley | 5 |
| H | 15 | Croydon Communicators Club | 5 |
| J | 21 | Wokingham Speakers | 5 |
| J | 11 | Cheltenham Speakers | 5 |
| K | 58 | PMI UK Toastmasters Club | 5 |
| K | 31 | Wharf Speakers | 5 |
| L | 56 | Deutsche Bank Toastmasters London | 5 |
| L | 47 | London Communicators Club | 5 |
Beat The Clock
Let’s not forget Beat The Clock! With some amazing rewards to finish the year on a high note if gaining 5+ members during the May-June period.
Zeus Award
What is this? First time hearing about it? Looking forward to it? Well, this little-known District incentive will recognise Clubs that have managed to win all 3 Club Membership contests (Smedley Award, Talk Up Toastmasters! and Beat The Clock) as well as grow their net membership by 10+ members.
With the results of Beat The Clock out, the following Clubs are still in contention for a truly special reward Zeus Reward:
| City Limits Speakers |
| London Victorians |
| Barking Toastmasters |
| PMI UK Toastmasters Club |
| Covent Garden Speakers |
| Canary Wharf Communicators Club |
| London Business School Public Speaking Club |
| City of London Toastmasters Club |
| Riverside Communicators |
| Holborn Speakers |
Outreach Awards
Although many members have been involved in one of our outreach programs (Speechcraft or Youth Leadership Program), this is seldom spoken about.
With the year coming to an end, I intend to formally recognise all these contributions once we conclude the program year on 30thJune. If you have been involved or planning such outreach, get in touch.
Club Support
We have a multitude of new Club leads at various stages, and I am actively looking for sponsors/mentors willing to support a new Club break ground and thrive. If you are a trailblazer, get in touch! Mentors need to be able to commit to 6 months supporting a new Club from Charter.
The reward is immense, and a successful applicant will also receive Club Building credit towards the Advanced Leader Silver on the Traditional Program.
Fancy a different challenge? Becoming a Club Coach may just be the right opportunity. Clubs at or below 12 members qualify for a Coach. Successful Coaches will transform a Club with low membership back to charter strength and for a limited period also gain both Club Building credit andDistrict Officer credit (until 30 Jun 2020 only). This is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference and gain valuable skills. Interested? get in touch!