Stepping Into the Second Half: Training, Tools, and Triumphs

Time moves fast, and as we move into the second half of our Toastmasters year, there’s a lot on the horizon to prepare for and celebrate! Here’s an update on upcoming training, new tools, recent contests, and some important updates on club incentives. 

 

Club Officer Training Round 2: Strengthen Your Leadership Skills 

Round 2 of Club Officer Training (COT) is just around the corner, offering a valuable opportunity to refresh your skills, exchange ideas, and prepare for the second half of the year. The training period starts on 1st November 2024 and ends on 28th February 2025.  Attending COT sessions is an invaluable step toward club success. Let’s come together, learn, and prepare for a strong finish to the year.  All details will be posted in the district91 calendar.   

A lot of work goes into arranging club officer training, and we’re pleased to offer specialized sessions just for our corporate clubs. Behind the scenes, someone has been working tirelessly to tailor this training for corporate club officers. Please join us in welcoming the District 91 Corporate Club Training Lead, Jill Segal, who has been instrumental in crafting a relevant and impactful program for our corporate clubs. Jill’s dedication and insights will make a meaningful difference for our corporate club officers this year.  Read further about Jill here. 

In the meantime, please see below details of Corporate Club Officer Training taking place next month.   

 

 

New Base Camp: Elevate Your Pathways Journey 

In major news, Toastmasters International recently launched the newly redesigned Base Camp platform, which brings an improved, streamlined experience for all members working in the Pathways program. The updated platform allows for smoother navigation, making it easier to track your goals, complete projects, and find resources as you progress. If you haven’t had a chance, log in to explore these updates — your learning journey just got even better! 

 

Celebrating Club-Level Contests: Congratulations to All! 

A heartfelt congratulations to all clubs who have held their Humorous Speech and Table Topics contests so far. We’ve seen some fantastic speeches and quick-witted responses, highlighting the talent and skill across our district. Thank you to every participant, judge, and contest official who made these contests possible. Now, as we move to the Area and Division contests, we invite everyone to show their support by attending and cheering on contestants as they represent their clubs. 

Club Success Plan Incentive: Update and Apology 

I’d also like to extend my sincere apologies for the delayed notification regarding the incentive for submitting Club Success Plans. I understand that many of you have been eagerly awaiting this announcement, and I regret the hold-up. Unfortunately, some of the information is incomplete, which has prevented me from finalising the list of winners. Please know I am working to resolve this and hope to make an announcement very soon. 

 

District 91 Conference 2-4 May 2025 

Please save the date and register your interest now to stay updated with the latest news, ticket details, and opportunities to attend or volunteer at the D91conference! 

 

Thank you all for your continued dedication and patience as we work to make this an outstanding year for all our clubs and members. 

 

Here to serve 

Debbie Williams 

Program Quality Director, 2024-2025 

District 91 

Last Updated on 28th October 2024 by Allen Paul