1District 13 Toastmasters 2016 Winter TLI

Westmoreland County Community College, Youngwood, PAwww.d13tm.com

District 13

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WELCOME TO TLI 2016!!

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Francine Milligan, DTM

WELCOME TO TLI 2016!!

Bill Diamond, ACG, CL

Tom Keefe

Claudette Biers, CC, CL

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8:15 am Registration and Continental Breakfast Student Lounge

8:30 am Opening Ceremonies: Claudette Biers, CC, CL Auditorium

8:45 am Heart of TM: Dawn Staropoli, CC, ALB and Francine Milligan, DTM Auditorium

9:30 am 10-10-10: Melissa McGavick, DTM Auditorium

10:20 am The Toastmaster’s Journey: Start with Why.: Josué Batista, DTM Auditorium

11:00 am Break and move to Commissioners Hall

11:20 am Breatout sessions

President Patti Thor, DTM Room 2101

VPE Shawndra Holmberg, ACB, ALB Room 2102

VPM Stephanie Simmons, CC, ALB Room 2103

VPPR Darlene Russell, ACS, CL Room 2104

SEC Tony Roscoe, CC Room 2106

TREAS Joe Schmidt, CC, CL Room 2107

SAA Rich Holsinger, ACS, CL Room 2108

12:30 pm Luncheon

1:45 pm Goodbyes/ DEC Meeting

Agenda

Make-Up Training Dates

Division A Joe Arnold, DTM d13divAdir@d13tm.com

Date, Time, Location: Saturday, January 23, 2016, TBD, TBD________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Division B Kathleen Kuznicki, ACB, ACS d13divBdir@d13tm.com

Date, Time, Location: TBD, TBD Highmark Caring Place, Warrendale, PA________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Division C James Gurksnis, ACS, ALB d13divCdir@d13tm.com

Date, Time, Location: Saturday, February 6, 2016, TBD, TBD________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Division D Scott Herring, ACS, ALB d13divDdir@d13tm.com

Date, Time, Location: TBD________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Please contact the above Division Directors for more information and to volunteer to help with make-up training.

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The Heart of Toastmasters

“… Getting the most out of life isn’t about how much you keep for yourself

but how much you pour into others” – David Stoddard

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• Why is it important to have a mentoring program?____________________________________________________________________________________________

• What is involved in establishing a mentoring program?

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• What does the mentor to mentee relationship look like?

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• What is involved in mentoring a new Toastmasters club?

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The Toastmaster’s Journey: Start with Why.

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Implement this when I get back to my club: ____________________________________________________

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Make sure to follow up with: ________________________________________________________________

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Things I want to remember:_________________________________________________________________

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Today’s Action Sheet

District 13 Calendar (2015-2016)

TrainingDivision A Make-up Training ____________________________________ January 23,2016Division B Make-up Training Highmark Caring Place in Warrendale, PA __________________ Division C Make-up Training ____________________________________ February 6, 2016Division D Make-up Training ____________________________________ __________________ Additional Training ____________________________________ __________________

Incoming Division/Area Governors’ Training, __________________ Summer Toastmasters Leadership Institute Club Officers’ Training __________________

District Council Meetings and ConferencesIn Person Winter TLI 1/9/16Web Conference N/A 2/7/16In Person York Buffet 3/6/16Web Conference N/A 4/3/16In Person Spring Conference 4/23/16In Person York Buffet 5/1/16

International Speech and Evaluation Contests

Club Level ____________________________________ min 1 week before AreaArea Level ____________________________________ min 1 week before DivisionDivision A ____________________________________ March 12, 2016Division B ____________________________________ March 19, 2016Division C ____________________________________ April 2, 2016Division D ____________________________________ April 9, 2016District Embassy Suites Pittsburgh Airport April 22-24, 2016

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District 13 Map

Voting members as of June 17, 2015District Director Josué Batista d13DD@d13tm.comProgram Quality Director Hollis Batista d13PQD@d13tm.comClub Growth Director Francine Milligan d13CGD@d13tm.comPublic Relations Manager Carolyn Kratchkowski d13PRM@d13tm.comAdministration Manager Rachel Kenyon d13AM@d13tm.comFinance Manager Mary Cornwall d13FM@d13tm.comImmediate Past District Gov Melissa McGavick toast@mcgavick.net

Division A Director Joe Arnold d13divAdir@d13tm.comDivision B Director Kathleen Kuznicki d13divBdir@d13tm.comDivision C Director James Gurksnis d13divCdir@d13tm.comDivision D Director Scott Herring d13divDdir@d13tm.com

Area 1 Director Ben Reynolds area01dir@d13tm.comArea 2 Director Justin Conley area02dir@d13tm.comArea 3 Director Tracy Eichenlaub area03dir@d13tm.comArea 4 Director Beverly Wise area04dir@d13tm.comArea 5 Director Mike Pechalk area05dir@d13tm.com

Area 11 Director Dawn Staropoli area11dir@d13tm.comArea 12 Director Sue Ellis area12dir@d13tm.comArea 13 Director Stephanie Richman area13dir@d13tm.comArea 14 Director Tom Quigle area14dir@d13tm.com

Area 21 Director Rick Zollner area21dir@d13tm.comArea 22 Director Julia Nelson Glover area22dir@d13tm.comArea 23 Director Pam Ludin area23dir@d13tm.comArea 24 Director Stephanie Simmons area24dir@d13tm.com

Area 31 Director Stuart Strickland area31dir@d13tm.comArea 32 Director Lisa D’Onofrio area32dir@d13tm.comArea 33 Director Vanessa Matthews area33dir@d13tm.comArea 34 Director Tao He area35dir@d13tm.comArea 35 Director Joe Furmanski area35dir@d13tm.com

Non Voting membersLogistics Manager Kevin Margo d13LM@d13tm.comWebmaster Linda Young webmaster@d13tm.comDistrict Photographer Anthony Roscoe d13photos@d13tm.comDistrict Historian Francine Milligan d13history@d13tm.comClub Extension Chair ___________ clubexchair@d13tm.comMembership Growth Chair ___________ d13membership@d13tm.comGraphic Designer Alexis Sanders

2016 Spring Conference Chair Claudette Biers2016 Summer TLI Chair ___________2016 Fall conference Chair ___________2017 Winter TLI Chair ___________

District 13 Executive Committee(Emails will be active July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016)

There’s no secret as to how you attract and keep members-just hold good, fun meetings, and the Toastmasters program will do the job for you! Dr. Smedley had it right when he wrote, “We learn best in moments of enjoy-ment.”

What do you do when attendance is sparse? Following are some ways you might consider.

TWO MEMBERS PRESENT: Have one Speaker and the other is the Evaluator.

THREE MEMBERS PRESENT: Have one Speaker, one Evaluator, and a Toastmaster.

FOUR MEMBERS PRESENT: Have one Speaker, a General Evaluator, a Toastmaster, and a Table Topic Master.

The General Evaluator incorporates the duties of “ah” counter and Grammarian into the evaluation of both the speaker and the meeting. The Toastmaster also acts as Timer. It is essential to the health of the club that these duties remain natural and that members adopt a positive attitude. This will keep guests’ interest in joining this club maximized.

FIVE MEMBERS PRESENT: Have: Toastmaster, Speaker, General Evaluator, Table Topic Master, and Timer.

With five people in attendance the duties somehow now seem to be a breeze. The opportunity to have a truly quality meeting, according to all of the suggestions of Toastmasters International, is now possible. Guests will see the positive growth aspects of belonging to this club, and if each one is asked to join, one can expect them to say yes.

The business meeting (for all of the above meetings) should incorporate the essentials of parliamenta-ry procedure. Membership building plans to include conducting Speechcraft, increasing local publicity, and everyone inviting three guests to the next meeting should be discussed. Invite your Area and Division Governor to attend and offer ideas.

The schedule of your next meeting would be reviewed, and the Toastmaster for the following meeting would be directed to phone all members to remind them of their duties. Printed agendas should be available to help guests follow the meeting.

The key to a successful meeting is to plan, prepare, execute, and follow-up. When each meeting is or-ganized, educational, and fun, guests will join. The more members, the more opportunities there are to learn and grow. Remember, Dr. Smedley wrote, “We learn best in moments of enjoyment.” Make your next low-member meeting one of enjoyment and growth.

The key to saving a Club and seeing it through hard (low-member) times is for the members to remain flex-ible and positive. The kiss of death for any club is to suspend meeting until the membership has grown. The ludicrous aspects of this position are evident; the membership cannot grow if there are no meetings. Toast-masters will foster personal growth in people even under adverse conditions. In fact, anyone belonging to a low-member club will undoubtedly experience personal growth in an enhanced capacity far more readily than those in larger clubs. Think it through, adjust the agenda, and for your club’s sake, DON’T GIVE UP! Your positive, “can do” attitude, is everything.

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Membership Building ContestsTalk Up Toastmasters!

Program Dates: February 1 – March 31

Toastmasters love to talk, so take advantage of it. During the “Talk Up Toastmasters” membership contest, you can encourage your members to invite guests to a special meeting where regular procedures are aug-mented by a discussion of Toastmasters’ many benefits. Add five new, dual or reinstated members to your roster between February 1 and March 31 to receive a special “Talk up Toastmasters” ribbon to display on your club’s banner. In addition to the ribbon, qualifying clubs earn a special discount code for 10-percent off their next club order. (The discount code expires six months from the date of issue and is not valid with any other offer.)

Applications and payments for members who join between February 1 and March 31 must be received at World Headquarters or online no later than March 31. Each member’s join date as listed on the application must be for February or March. The addition of transfer and charter members does not count for credit toward “Talk Up Toastmasters” credit.

Beat the Clock

Program Dates: May 1 – June 30

Toastmasters are taught to run meetings on time, finish speeches on time and reach membership goals on time. In that spirit, “Beat the Clock” is a great motivator for finishing the year on schedule—and with a bang. The goal for your club is to earn the “Beat the Clock” award! Make this a contest in your club to encourage every member to get involved. Clubs adding five new, dual or reinstated members during May and June receive a “Beat the Clock” ribbon to display on the club’s banner. In addition to the ribbon, quali-fying clubs earn a special discount code for 10-percent off their next club order. (The discount code expires six months from the date of issue and is not valid with any other offer.)

Applications and payments for members who join between May 1 and June 30 must be received at World Headquarters or online no later than June 30. Each member’s join date as listed on the application must be for May or June. The addition of transfer and charter members does not count toward “Beat the Clock” credit.

Smedley Award

Program Dates: August 1 – September 30

In honor of Ralph Smedley, can your club add five new, dual, or reinstated members between August 1 and September 30? By doing so you’ll qualify to receive a “Smedley Award” ribbon to display on your club’s banner. In addition to the ribbon, qualifying clubs earn a special discount code for 10-percent off their next club order. (The discount code expires six months from the date of issue and is not valid with any other offer.)

Applications and payments for members who join between August 1 and September 30 must be received at World Headquarters or online no later than September 30. Each member’s join date as listed on the ap-plication must be for August or September. The addition of transfer and charter members does not count toward “Smedley Award” credit.

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Upcoming events:• Spring Conference 2016• Summer TLI 2016• Fall Conference 2016• Winter TLI 2017• Special Educational Sessions

Fun opportunuties to serve as:• Conference or TLI Chair• Decorations Committee Chair• Educational Committee• Fun Night Committee• Registration Committee• Sponsorship Committee• Workshop Speaker

Leaders Wanted

Here is your chance to sharpen your own skills and help others grow by giving back to Toastmasters District 13.

To volunteer or learn more, contact Program Quality Director Dr. Hollis R. Batista, DTM, d13PQD@d13tm.com.

Club Sponsors, Mentors, and Coaches help clubs succeed!!

To volunteer or learn more, contact Club Growth Director Francine Milligan, DTM.

• Club Sponsors help new clubs get started

• Club Mentors help new clubs develop a good club culture

• Club Coaches help existing clubs with 12 or fewer members become Distinguished clubs

After successful completion of service each Club Sponsor, Mentor, or Coach receives:

• A certificate• Public recognition from the district• Credit towards the Advanced Leader Silver award

Club Coach Training

Marketing Team

District 13 Spring Conference 2016Come out and Join “District 13’s Spring Conference for a Fun, Fancy,

and Educational Mardi Gras Celebration!”

Save the date: April 22-24, 2016Embassy Suites Pittsburgh International Airport

Register by February 29th for the Early Bird rate of $99:

http://springconference.d13tm.com/

You have one extra day this year to get the worm!!

Keynote Speaker: Kelly Sargeant, Internationals Finalistwww.kellysargeant.com