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February is looking good for 1-3 new clubs Now From The District

chartering. Bringing our possible numbers to In addition to what Toastmasters International
177-180 clubs.
Thank you to the members who are is offering, for every club that brings in 5 new,
mentoring and sponsoring the clubs. By leaving reinstated, or dual members in that time
a lasting legacy, you are ROCKSTARS! period (who also pay the next renewal), I will
It’s a new year. Let’s get thiese clubs chartered!
Sponsors of prospective clubs, please reach out send the club 5 New Member pins and one
to me and discuss what we can do together to get set of the Competent Leader and Competent
your clubs chartered. Cgd@d7toastmasters.org.
A big THANK YOU to our Membership Communication manuals.
Ambassadors and Kick Off Chairs. You are out Increase your club’s membership 3% over
in the District doing a great job helping your July 1 base, and we will give your
us grow, retain, and thrive.
club one of the workshop manual sets.
Challenge
Do you have a strong club For example: Leadership Part 1 or
with 20 regular members? 3, Mental Flexibility Part 1 or 2,
Are you comfortable? Feeling How to Listen Effectively and
inspired or uninspired? I have
a fun challenge for you. Visit others.
a struggling club and give a
speech on what you are doing Wrap up
to create a fun, dynamic, I am jumping in with both
environment for members to
succeed. Share your wisdom feet and trying to fill some
and make an impact. large shoes. I beseech your
Toastmasters International patience and understanding
has some other perks, as well as
our own District incentives, for you as I learn this new role. I
to help others improve: look forward to helping our District thrive and
Talk Up Toastmasters—February 1 – March 31 attain our goal of President’s Distinguished
Toastmasters love to connect, so take District. More importantly, I want you, as a
advantage of it. The “Talk Up Toastmasters”
membership program is the chance to encourage member, to have fun during your journey of
your members to invite guests to a special becoming a better leader and communicator.
meeting where prospective members can learn The Distinguished Club Program is an awesome
about Toastmasters’ many benefits. Then add
five new, dual or reinstated members with a join system to bring that about. The amazing network
date between February 1 and March 31, and you’ll we are a part of relies upon selfless individuals
receive a special “Talk up Toastmasters” ribbon who care about others, and want to spread their
to display on your club’s banner. Qualifying
clubs can also earn a special discount code for wisdom. I am honored by this opportunity to
10-percent off their next club order. help support this worthy cause.
Applications and payments for members
with a join date between February 1 and March Opportunity is calling out to you. If you want
31 must be received at World Headquarters or to step up, and step into your next level, reach
online no later than March 31. The addition of out to me: Cgd@d7toastmasters.org.
transfer and charter members does not count
towards “Talk Up Toastmasters” credit.. I wish you success in sharing your stories
The winning clubs will be revealed online that matter.
within a few weeks of the submission deadline.

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