District 123
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DTM - Distinguished Toastmaster I remember the first time I heard those words. They sounded important, and a little intimidating. I certainly never imagined holding this prestigious designation not just once, but (almost) three times! Toastmasters International...
District 123 will conduct the following speech contests: Tall Tales (Fall) Evaluation (Fall) International Speech Contest Schedule Clubs Clubs hold Fall Speech Contests September 15 - October 12 Clubs hold International Speech Contests January 5 - February 1 Areas...
Thank you for taking on a role to help your club members, your club, and Toastmasters! I hope you find it a rewarding experience! Toastmasters and District 123 are here to support clubs. One way in which the district provides support is to provide club officer...
When I first walked into a Toastmasters meeting, I had no idea how much it would change me. Like many others, I joined with a simple goal: to improve my public speaking skills. What I didn’t realize was that Toastmasters would not only teach me how to speak but also...
Submitted by Kris Nelson, DTM, PDD Happy summer, fellow Toastmasters! I hope you're all enjoying a wonderful summer! If you're a Club President or Club Secretary, you've probably already received an email about your votes at the upcoming Toastmasters...
The District Executive Committee meets at least four (4) times each program year. Online participation options must be made available for remote District leaders, if needed. Online meetings occur as recommended by the District Director and are agreed upon by a majority of the District Executive Committee
District 123's Speakers Bureau is a platform that offers to match the needs of potential speakers with the needs of clubs and the district. This service is useful for members who wish to enhance their public speaking skills by delivering speeches and/or training and...
The Distinguished Toastmasters Designation is the highest educational achievement in Toastmasters. The final project to qualify for this designation is a DTM Project which requires the toastmaster to lead a team to execute a project that will benefit an...
The Club Coach Program allows experienced Toastmasters members to assist in rebuilding club membership and restoring club quality. A successful club coach will: Build rapport with club officers and members Instill enthusiasm, camaraderie, and structure within the club...
Promoting your Toastmasters event on the District 123 website is as easy as 1 2 3 and it has so many benefits. Some events to post are: Club Events Speech contests Workshops Speechcraft and Youth Leadership Program Debates Joint Meetings Area Events Speech contests...
Meetup Tips & Tricks to Make Your Event a Success ✏️Start a discussion onlineGet to know who’s coming by asking some questions on the event page. Guests who’ve already interacted with each other are more likely to show up. 📣 Amplify your eventSpread...
How to Have An Open House to Remember? Clubs arrange Open Houses to attract new members and showcase their cubs. Who has low membership? We ALL do! It's a common October and April lament! Here are some tips that will help you setup an Open House to remember. If you...