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...
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District 123 Speech Contest Schedule
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...
Out of District Club Officer Training Procedure
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...
Beyond the Podium: My Journey with Toastmasters
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...
Your Proxy at the Annual Business Meeting
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...
Let the World Know! Submit Toastmasters District 123 News!
Submit your news article to the District 123 Website. Share tips, resources, and best practices with other clubs and members. Recognize your club members, club, and area for outstanding achievements and contributions. It's your chance to pat yourself on the back and...
Why Lead?
By Kris Nelson It's that time of year here in Toastmasters - the time when leaders are seeking volunteers for a variety of leadership roles. It might also be the time that you, fellow member, are looking at what you've learned this year, and how you might grow in the...
What Is The Speakers Bureau?
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...
Food Drive, My DTM Project, Cynthia Dwyer
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...
Does Your Club Need Help?
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...
Meetup – Tips & Tricks
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...
Lead by Example
Leadership takes on so many flavours - you have the democratic leader, the authoritative one (I try to minimize this!), the bureaucrat, the coaching leader, and so many others. Regardless of your leadership style, there’s one thing which can – or should be – readily...
Continuous Improvement
Click Here This was the title of my first speech as a Toastmaster, and it’s the mandate for my life. I’m always striving to be better – to follow Dolly Parton’s advice “If your actions create a legacy that inspires others to dream more, learn more, do more and become...
Appreciation
Click Here As volunteer leaders, excellence in our organization matters. We work hard on so many things – paperwork, reminders, club connections, reporting, meetings and more. You’re committed! Me too. I’m committed to assisting you. One thing that’s easy to miss...









