Workshops and events

News from District Director, Vanessa King

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Succession Planning – Already?!

Dear District 91 members and leaders,

Vanessa King
District Director

I know it feels like a strange time to start thinking about the next group of leaders. If you’re anything like me, you’ve been through a bit of a shock at being elected to your role and you’ve experienced some awe when you’ve thought about the task ahead. However, you’ve built relationships with mentors and friends, you’ve had some training and you start to feel like you know what you’re doing. Surely it’s not time to hand over the baton just yet?

Well, no, it’s not quite time yet. You do have another few months to serve your members, see your vision come to fruition and develop your skills in leadership and communication. However, it’s never too early to start thinking about who you can ask to step up. Who can you nurture and encourage by suggesting they stand for election as a club officer or district leader? They may need some time to think about your suggestion, ask questions and seek advice from people they respect and admire.

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Report from PR Manager, Helena Brewer

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Busy, Busy, Busy.

There’s already been a flurry of activity across the District in 2017.  From the mouths of members, it’s ‘are you entering the contests?’.  There’s a definite buzz as clubs set contest dates and members prepare to enter. The articles from members this month reflect experiences of entering contests, even though they’d not been a member of Toastmasters all that long. Remember that you can support by offering to take a role at contests too. Articles on this will follow over the next couple of months. Keep your stories coming, share your experiences with fellow members.

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District 91 Autumn Conference

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5 November 2016

Woking

Fellow members,

The District 91 Autumn Conference is now taking bookings. Full details of the event have been published on the District 91 website. d91-woking

This will be our first one day conference. It’s jam packed with workshops, a keynote, contest finals and our District Council Meeting. You’ll need to purchase a Daytime Ticket to attend. However remember that attending the District Council Meeting is FREE.

Once the day ends, the night begins. This is when dinner and dancing will take place. To attend, purchase an Evening Ticket.

The venue is the Double Tree by Hilton in Woking. If you wish to stay at the hotel, you book directly with them. Rates have been agreed, do mention when you’re booking that you’ll be attending the Conference.

Details on our handy flyer too Conference Information

Information has been shared on our Facebook page Toastmasters International UK & Ireland and on Twitter @ToastmastersUKI.

Pedro Casillas Program Quality Director
Pedro Casillas
Program Quality Director

Our very own Program Quality Director, Pedro Casillas has taken on the role of Conference Director.

The conference team would welcome support from members. There’s plenty of opportunities for you to get involved.  Volunteers to help during the conference are always welcomed, please make yourself known to the team in advance.

Speaker to Trainer Workshop

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Saturday 29 October 10.00 to 4.00

Speaker to Trainer Workshop in the South West

Do you want to develop you ability to use your speaking skills to train others?

Is training a skill you’d like to develop for yourself? Would you like more opportunity to share your knowledge and enthusiasm with those less experienced?  Then, your Toastmasters club and Toastmasters more widely needs you!

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News from PR Manager – Helena Brewer

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The great thing about Toastmasters is that when you ask for help and support you receive it and so much more.

Helena Brewer PR Manager
Helena Brewer
PR Manager

I’ve been approaching members about writing articles for the newsletter and sharing experiences for our external PR activities. Even though we’re all part of a communications organisation, the written word is proving to be a new challenge. The response has been amazing, thank you.

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