Category Archives: Club Excellence

Talk Up Toastmasters 2017

Starting February 1st, the Toastmasters International Talk Up Toastmasters membership drive begins and runs through March 30th. Now that the glossy sheen of New Year’s resolutions are firmly behind us, February and March can feel a bit challenging for bringing … Continue reading

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Pathways update – November 2016

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D22 AD-DD Training 2016

The 2016-2017 District team held their training on July 23, 2016. Over 40 members of the team attended and participated in the event, focused on continuing outstanding support to the 2000+ members of 118 clubs across Kansas and Western Missouri. … Continue reading

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Toastmasters Education Program news

Editors note: This FAQ has been updated here. District 22, Just this week, Toastmasters International held a webinar for their Chief Ambassadors and District Trios around the world in preparation for the 2017 roll-out of the new educational program. Rather … Continue reading

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Club Meetings on a Routine

Your club meets on a regular basis, maybe weekly or semi-monthly. Excellent. And chances are your club holds contests twice each year (usually August and February) then sends your winners to the Area contests. Very good! And your club might … Continue reading

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What are your values?

What do you value most? Is it Integrity, Teamwork, or Best Evaluator Ribbons? The question really speaks to what drives the decisions you make. When it comes to Club Leadership, the Distinguished Club Program guide has a section within the Club … Continue reading

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Division K Announces Their Newsletter – K BLAST

Under the leadership of Paul McDonald, Division Director, Division K – the team is already starting their year strong. They are developing exciting programs, leading Club Officer Training Makeup Sessions, and developing recognition plans. Please meet the rest of the … Continue reading

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Measuring the Success and Effectiveness of Club Officers

Lance Miller, 2005 Toastmasters World Champion Speaker, spoke to the gathering at the District 22 June 13th Club Officer Training (aka. TLI). He pointed out that Toastmasters trains club officers separately instead of like a team. His analogy was to … Continue reading

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Moments of Truth

The new Toastmasters year has begun. New officers are working on their Club Success Plans.  Clubs should now do their first Moments of Truth session. This is a chance for your club to evaluate how it is doing. Essentially, your … Continue reading

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Chasing Success? Work Your Club Success Plan

As we enter our new Toastmasters Year, new club officers are settling into their new roles. Hopefully by now the officers have attended their Officer Training sessions and read the Club Leadership Handbook. Now is the time for club executive … Continue reading

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