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.
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Public Relations Team
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.
Public Relations Team 2024 – 2025
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
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
Newsletter Editor
Tuula has been the bedrock behind designing & delivering our D123 Newsletters.
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
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
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
Eventbrite Lead & Technology Specialist
Mike handles all Eventbrite issues, and multiple technical issues for the D123 PRM team.
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
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
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
June 2024
May 2024
Membership Building Campaings
Resources
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
Toastmasters Press Releases
Canva Templates
Club Contest or Special Event 1
Club Contest or Special Event 2
Club Contest or Special Event 3
Club Promotion 1
Club Promotion 2
*16×9 Club Promotion Use for Event Calendar
Club Promotion 3
Club Promotion 4
Club Promotion
Canva Template List:
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.