Public Relations

Establishing and maintaining lines of communication between the district and its clubs, as well as between the district and the public, working to increase awareness of Toastmasters through local news media and social media.

District 123 Blog

News, events, and more.

Public Relations Team

Public Relations Manager

Public Relations Manager

Ryan Hunter

As the Public Relations Manager, I am responsible for coordinating publicity efforts in the District. By establishing and maintaining lines of communication between the District and its members, as well as between the District and the public, I work to increase awareness of Toastmasters through all available media.

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Public Relations Team 2024 – 2025

Michelle Rich, DTM, PDD

Michelle Rich, DTM, PDD

PRMA / PR Assistant Manager

Michelle as PRMA is the backup / alternate for the PRM Ryan, should the PRM become unavailable.

Tim Norton

Tim Norton

Facebook & Instagram Coordinator/ Podcast Audio & Video

Tim is multi talented, & wears many hats within the D123 Public Relations Team.  A longstanding member of the D123 “Speaking from Expeience” Podcast series, he edits audio & video.  Tim also manages all Facebook and Instagram social media posts, and creates & edits Canva designs for flyers, & promotional material.

Tuula Redditt

Tuula Redditt

Newsletter Editor

Tuula has been the bedrock behind designing & delivering our D123 Newsletters.

Vesna Cota

Vesna Cota

LinkedIn Coordinator

In addition to serving as an Area Director for M32, Vesna also capably manages all our LinkedIn posts, & publications via LinkedIn.

Ryan Roach

Ryan Roach

PRM 2023-2024, 2025 Conference Lead, & Podcast Member at Large

As our former PRM last year, responsible for leaving us an excellent ship, Ryan R. continues to assist the PRM in multiple roles, including Podcast member, editor, and also, assisting the delivery of the 2025 D123 Conference.

Ayesha Hussain

Ayesha Hussain

Podcast Lead

Ayesha is our District 2024 International Speech First Runner Up, our D123 “Speaking From Experience” Host, Lead Interviewer, Editor, and all around Podcast resource.

Mike Shree

Mike Shree

Eventbrite Lead & Technology Specialist

Mike handles all Eventbrite issues, and multiple technical issues for the D123 PRM team.

David Bethune

David Bethune

Podcast Technical Editor

Doing triple duty as an Area Director for B24, Asst Logistics Manager, and longstanding member of our D123 “Speaking from Experience” Podcast, where David edits video, audio, and assists all things Podcast.

Kemisha Newman

Kemisha Newman

Canva Editor, & PRM Resource at Large

A Social Media expert and Marketing Specialist by trade, Kemisha has assisted our team greatly with her skills in Canva designs, video editing, and social media pushes.

Resources Wanted

Resources Wanted

Various Positions

We are always seeking part time, tech savvy people with excellent customer awareness skills, to assist the District’s Publicity and Public Relations Role.  All training is provided, and you specify in advance, what level of time commitment you are comfortable with.  It’s a fantastic “Learning by Doing Opportunity“.  Potential roles include, BUT are not limited to, Canva, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/ X, Youtube, web design & editing, Content Writing, Blogging, and many more.

Public Relations Goals

The professional maintenance of a favourable public image by a company or other organization or a famous person.

  • Generate positive awareness of the Toastmasters brands in order to attract and retain members.
  • Keep the Public (the external audience) and members (the internal audience) aware of club or district activities.
  • Use effective communication channels and media relations.
  • Build membership and gain public recognition.

District Newsletter

Keep up to date on all things D123, from new clubs to member achievements.

July 2024

November 2023 Newsletter

June 2024

October Newsletter 2023

May 2024

September 2023 Newsletter

Membership Building Campaings

Talk Up Toastmasters

Beat the Clock

Resources

Public Relations Templates

PowerPoint Templates

Brand Library

From Zoom backgrounds to handy Toastmasters manuals that you didn’t know existed.  Here are some great items to help you on your path.

 

District 123 has Canva templates that are shared. They can be copied, saved to your own folders and the copies can edited. The original cannot be edited.

Instructions on Working with Canva Templates   

 

Canva Templates

Club Contest or Special Event 1

International Speech Contest - Club Level

Club Contest or Special Event 2

Judges Workshop

Club Contest or Special Event 3

Open House 3

Club Promotion 1

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Club Promotion 2

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*16×9 Club Promotion Use for Event Calendar

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Club Promotion 3 

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Club Promotion 4

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Club Promotion

District 123 has Canva templates that are shared. They can be copied, saved to your own folders and the copies can edited. The original cannot be edited.

Instructions on Working with Canva Templates

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